While carpeting may seem like just another decorative accessory in your home, a quality carpet is really a wise investment that adds greatly to the environment of a home. It brings warmth and welcome to a room and establishes decorative style and personal flavor. It keeps our feet cozy, protects our babies when they crawl, and keeps winter out. Having and keeping a quality carpet is a consideration that includes care and maintenance to extend the life of our investment.
Our grandmothers have warned us about being “penny wise and pound foolish.” This means that it’s never a good idea to save money in the short term only to have it cost you more in the long term. Investments should be made with an eye towards quality and standards. Because carpet is an investment, don’t skimp when it comes to regular, professional carpet cleaning.
Carpet Tune-Ups
You would never buy a car without knowing you’re required to have a seasonal tune-up, tire and oil changing, not to mention frequent scheduled cleanings to maintain your vehicle. This is the best way to consider your carpet investment – it requires maintenance and seasonal appointments for a deeper cleaning to extend its useful life. It’s that simple.
Carpet Maintenance a Must
The rule is – shoes off. If you want to preserve the life of your carpet, then take off your shoes at the door and keep the outside on the outside. Always wear socks or slippers because oils from bare feet can transfer to carpet fibers and attract dirt. As another precaution, use and indoor and outdoor welcome mats for shoe wiping.
Preserving your carpet with a thorough vacuuming once or twice a week is essential maintenance. It removes dirt, grime, and allergens and restores carpet fibers. If vacuuming is neglected carpet will wear down as unwanted materials build up and put stress on its fibers. An uncared for carpet does not last as long, which ultimately costs you money. Not only this, it also looks bad and feels worse; carpets are meant to be cozy and comforting, adding texture and color to home décor.
Stain and spot attention is also a part of carpet maintenance. The rule is, attend to stains right away, (unless it is mud – let it dry) with the least toxic cleansing agents possible.
Carpet Cleaning Makes Good Economic Sense
Taking care of your carpet is an essential part of maintaining your investment. This means weekly tasks like vacuuming and responding immediately to accidents. It also means making seasonal appointments with a reliable and professional carpet cleaning company to get a truly deep clean. There really is no substitute for the quality clean professionals can provide, even if you own or rent a steam cleaner. It add years to the life of your carpet and ensures a healthy environment for you and your family.
Contact High Quality Carpet today and let us help you maintain your carpet. We can be reached through our online form or by phone at (732) 400-5255. You’ll notice the difference.