Carpets are costly items and as such we should maintain them well. They often get burnt, ripped, stained, stretched or ruined due to unavoidable reasons beyond the control. Everyone cannot just think of replacing the carpets that are not so cheap.
People wishing to maintain the carpets and fix stains, rips, lifting, burns and snags etc by adopting cheaper options may consider the following:
- Deterrence – Life of the rugs can be increased many times by preventing the possible big damages to them. The owners can just prevent the burns, rips, stains and other such harms to the carpets that otherwise may damage the rugs in full. Thus these preventive steps can be greatly helpful.
- Furniture coasters and rotation – It is wise to make use of furniture coasters that prove their worth as shock absorbers. These coasters are helpful in distributing the weight of all furniture in even manners without damaging the rugs in any manner. Do remember to rotate the furniture that helps in preventing the particular areas of the carpet that often get crushed without doing so. Kids or pets should not be allowed to jump on the furniture or the rugs. Pressure of their legs often damages the carpets. So let the kids and pets stay away.
- Carpet pads – The life of the carpet can be lengthened in a big way by using the carpet pads. They act as shock absorbers. The carpet is prevented from being rubbed against the rough floor underneath if these pads are used for maintaining the rugs.
- Regular vacuuming – It is suggested to vacuum the carpets in regular manners. They will not only look cleaner but would run for prolonged periods too.
- Steam cleaning – Steam clean the rugs at least once or twice a year. This would be helpful in saying NO to the harder stains that cannot be removed with vacuuming.
- Small rugs – Smaller pieces of rugs can be placed at the entry points. It would save the major carpets in the rooms and other larger areas from getting dirty. Your feet would get cleansed by wiping them at these smaller rugs at the entry points that are helpful in keeping the larger carpets free from any dirt.
- Carpet treatments – Application of stain and soil resistant treatments to the floors is wise for the carpets to run for years to come. Quality preventive treatment is good for the health of your rugs.
- Prevent direct sun exposure – Hot sun rays may damage the rugs in harmful manners. As such keep the blinds and curtains closed when you are away from the room.
The above preventive steps can be greatly helpful in enhancing the life your carpets to much extent.
Every homeowner needs to invest time and effort in maintaining their carpets. Proper carpet maintenance ensures that your carpets will always look and feel their best, but should also be done to prevent damage to your investment. Carpet cleaning and care should be a regular event, and the first step is gaining knowledge of which fabrics are best suited for each type of cleaning process.