Everyone wants to have a long lasting carpet. After all, carpet is an extremely expensive investment often costing thousands of dollars to replace. If you want to put off that expensive replacement expense as long as possible here are 5 easy tips to help you extend the life of your carpet.
1. Vacuum your carpet. Most people tend to vacuum their carpet only when company comes over or when it becomes unbearable. You should vacuum your carpet at least once a week however to remove abrasive soil that would otherwise wear down your carpet.
2. Rearrange furniture. Move your furniture around at least once every 6 months. What this does is spread out the wear and changes the way that traffic flows through a room. If you never move your furniture, your carpet will develop distinct wear areas and its life will be drastically shortened.
3. Take care of spots. Clean spots and stains as they appear. If you put them off, they will keep developing and eventually you will just give up. Take care of them as they happen and have a more enjoyable carpet that lasts longer.
4. Use entry mats. entry mats give your guests and family a place to wipe their feet and track off soil before it can transfer to your homes carpet. Place one at every entrance to your home.
5. Have your carpet cleaned professionally. Have a local carpet cleaner clean your homes carpet at least once a year. More often if you live in a dusty environment or you have many kids or pets in your home.
That's it. Simply follow these 5 easy tips and you will have a carpeting that can last almost double the time of what an unmaintained carpet would last. Just think of what you can do with the money you save on carpet replacement.