How to Keep Your Carpet Clean

Carpet cleaning will keep your carpet looking like new.  Easy, proactive steps will keep your carpet looking clean, and looking good over time, however, regular vacuuming provides the first line of defense against dirt and grit that damages carpet fibers.  Nevertheless, before vacuuming, here are some easy steps to follow to help keep your carpet clean:

• Placing walk-off mats outside all entrances – Do not track unwanted dirt inside!
• Use a quality carpet pad
• Move heavy furniture from time to time, to avoid unnecessary pile crushing of your carpet
• ESPECIALLY since we’re here in Arizona, reduce periods of direct sunlight

Frequent vacuuming removes these particles from the surface before problems occur.  For light traffic areas, vacuum the carpet traffic lanes twice weekly, and the entire area once weekly.  In the heavy traffic areas, vacuum the carpet traffic lanes each day, and the entire area twice weekly.  Three passes of the machine will suffice for light soiling, however, five to seven passes are necessary for more heavily soiled areas.  These vacuuming steps will surely help keep your carpet clean!

Regardless, carpets also need regular cleaning to keep them looking their best.  Plan to thoroughly clean your carpets every 12 to 18 months, and more often in high-traffic areas.  If you have light-color carpet and/or kids or pets, you should clean your carpets two or three times a year.

• First, test for Colorfastness;

Next are your Carpet Cleaning Steps:

• Thoroughly vacuum the carpet.  Change the vacuuming direction occasionally to help stand the pile upright and reduce matting.
• Then have it professionally cleaned by an IICRC Certified Carpet Cleaner.  Most Carpet Cleaners use the PREFERRED METHOD of carpet cleaning, which is hot- water extraction, and are also known as steam-cleaners.

Not only do professionals have far more powerful equipment than you are likely to buy or rent, they have far more experience removing stains. Prices may vary widely for essentially the same service, so shop carefully.  Make SURE the Carpet Cleaner you hire is CERTIFIED by the IICRC, and do NOT select a company based on the cheapest price, or who has the ‘best’ coupon offers.  For any questions on How to Keep your Carpet Clean, contact PANDA Carpet and Tile Cleaning, serving Gilbert, AZ and the entire Valley.  Thank you.