When it comes to maintaining your carpet, one of the most critical areas of focus is the traffic areas.  If ground in soil is not removed on a regular basis, the traffic areas will begin to wear excessively.  The dirt is extremely abrasive against the fibers of the carpet as you walk back and forth on it.  The second area of focus of course is spot removal.  You must react to “danger” spots immediately.  Red wine, red beverages, urine, blood, etc., can cause a permanent stain if not treated immediately. 

Listed below are the steps that you must take to properly maintain your carpeting. 

1. Vacuuming

      Vacuum your carpet often.  Once or twice a week at least.  Vacuuming removes  the abrasive soil that can cut and slice the fiber causing premature wear.  Much of this soil is not visible to the eye.  Vacuum before the carpet looks soiled.  Remove any loose particles such as food, leaves, pieces of crayon, bugs, etc., as these items can cause a spot on the carpet. 

2. Professional Cleaning

      As a general rule, carpet cleaning by a professional, certified firm should take place about once a year.  For extremely heavy traffic areas, cleaning may be required more often.  Proper, professional cleaning will not leave a sticky residue behind and can be done as many times per year as needed.  Many stain resist warranties require professional cleaning every 18 months or 2 years.  Professional cleaning removes the damaging soil in traffic areas that vacuuming has not been able to remove.  Warning: Uniformed carpet cleaners may void your warranty. 

3. Warranty