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How to maintain the carpet in your home to keep It looking like new?

The carpets in your home look great, right? But that doesn't mean they are maintenance-free. That is why keeping them clean and in tip-top shape is so important. Here are some tips on how to maintain your carpets so they stay looking just like new ones for a long time to come. Just make sure that you are doing these things regularly.

The carpet is an essential part of your home. It can make your house look beautiful, but it also provides comfort to the people who live inside it. Maintaining the carpet in your home is something that many people don't take into account. If you want your carpet to look new and efficient, you need to maintain it. Carpets should be cleaned and disinfected regularly to prevent infection and keep your home looking good. This will help you save money on carpet replacement, as well as make you more comfortable when you are around your home. Oz cleaners have compiled a list of several tips to help keep your carpets looking great, as well as our favorite tricks for keeping them clean and stain-free.

How to Maintain the Carpet in Your Home to Keep It Looking Like New
Practice regular cleaning

Practice regular cleaning


The first step to keeping your carpets clean is to practice regular cleaning. Be sure to clean your carpet every week or so, even if it looks clean. You should vacuum at least once every week, preferably twice, depending on what type of dirt you have in your home. This will help you get into the habit of regularly checking for stains, debris, and spills on your carpet.  You can then take extra care to remove any stains that appear as soon as possible so they don't become permanent features in your carpeting.

Carpet tape

You can also use carpet tape for spot removers and stain removal when you have spills or stains on your carpets, but keep in mind that this type of tape won't remove pet hair from carpets very well because it doesn't stick very well to certain types of fabrics such as wool and silk. It can also leave behind permanent marks on your carpets if you're not careful while removing spilled items like food or drinks from the surface of the fabric while using this type.

Carpet tape
Remove your shoes

Remove your shoes


If you’re like most people, you probably don’t want to get down on your hands and knees and scrub the carpet in your home. That’s why we suggest removing your shoes before entering any room. As this will help prevent stains on the carpet from getting onto your shoes and clothes. If you have a pet, this is especially important—your pets can shed fur all over the house, and it’s easy for them to track dirt into other rooms through their paws or tails. It’s best to keep both of your feet out of the house at all times.

Mildew Control

 

Mold can grow on any type of fabric and eventually make it look worn out, especially if multiple spots are affected by mold growth. You need to find out how much mold growth has occurred so that you can prevent further damage from occurring.


Keep the Soil Clean


Carpet is made up of lots of fibers that need water and oxygen for them to grow back. If you don’t keep the soil clean, then mold will start growing on your carpet and make it look dirty or even fall apart completely. The best way to keep the soil clean is by vacuuming regularly. This will help remove any dirt or debris from the ground so that it doesn’t get onto your carpet when you vacuum it later on down the road.


Keep the Soil Clean
Baking Soda

Baking Soda


Baking soda is an effective deodorizer,  keep the grime at bay by using baking soda first but it can also be used as a carpet cleaner. The fumes from the baking soda will help remove odors, then vacuum the dirty residue. This will help prevent stains from setting in and make it easier for you to spot any dirt that may have been missed by your cleaning routine.


Boost carpet defense

Carpets are made of synthetic materials, which means they are not natural like wool or cotton. This means that they could be prone to becoming damaged if you don't take care of them properly. Boosting your carpet's defenses means using products that protect against stains and wear out quickly. You can use a cleaner that has enzymes or detergents and Boost the carpet’s protection if you want to clean your carpets more thoroughly by using some sort of anti-static coating to prevent the dirt from getting onto the carpet fibers and causing damage to them.

Boost carpet defense
Vacuuming

Vacuuming


Once you have vacuumed your carpets, use a water-based cleaner on them if they have gotten dirty or worn down over time. If they are torn or frayed then use an enzyme detergent in place of soap which will help restore their appearance while removing stains and odors at once. Before cleaning your carpet, make sure that all furniture has been moved out of the room. This will allow you to vacuum without getting any items caught in the machine or getting pushed around by furniture. Vacuum the carpet using the appropriate attachment for the type of carpet you have, making sure that all corners are cleaned thoroughly. After cleaning your carpet with a cleaner, let it dry completely before placing any furniture back into the room again so that there are no liquids left behind which could potentially stain the new piece and cause damage over time.

Shampoo the Carpet When Necessary


A quick clean is always better than a deep clean, especially when it comes to keeping your carpets looking like new. You should shampoo your carpets at least once every six months (or more often if necessary), depending on how dirty they get. Using a quality shampoo such as Eucanat™ pet odor eliminator will help remove odors caused by urine and other pet messes while also helping to bring out the shine of your carpets.

Shampoo the Carpet When Necessary
Deep cleaning once a year

Deep cleaning once a year


You should deep clean at least once a year to keep your carpets looking like new, but some people like to do it every few months because they have pets that shed hair all over their house and clothing after being outside for several hours at a time during their daily walks around town or at the park or something similar where dogs are running around everywhere. But if you have pets then you should deep clean more often rather than less often so that you can keep those stinky pet smells out of your home.


The key to maintaining your carpet is keeping it clean. Follow the above tips to perform the most basic maintenance that can extend the life of your carpet and if you're not comfortable with cleaning your carpets, hire someone to do it for you. Professional carpet cleaning services can do an amazing job without damaging your carpet in the process.