Carpet Tips: Make Your Carpet Last LongerBy ThriftyFun.com In this article we outline some tips to help you get more life out of your carpet. 1. Rearrange Your FurnitureIt is good to move your furniture from time to time to change the traffic pattern in your house. Your carpet is worn down faster where people walk. 2. Vacuum RegularlyDirt helps wear down the fibers in your carpet. Vacuum regularly and place a welcome mat at your home's entrances. Also consider a "no shoes" policy. High traffic areas can often use vacuuming once a day while low traffic areas can be vacuumed a couple of times a week. 3. Area RugsDepending on how your house is laid out you may have some areas that will have high traffic regardless of how your furniture is arranged. Consider a area rugs in these locations. 4. Don't Let Dirt InKeep the walk ways leading to your house clean. This will cut down on the amount of dirt that is tracked into your house. 5. Shampoo RugsShampoo rugs at least once a year. Consult your manufacturer sspecifications for what type of cleaning equipment and/or detergents are appropriate for your type of carpet. 6. Spill AwarenessTreat spills quickly for the best chance of avoiding a stain. If you have kids, make sure they know that they need to tell you about spills immediately so they do not have time to set. 7. Snip Loose ThreadsTo remove a loose thread that sticks up above the fiber use scissors to snip it instead of pulling on it which can pull out more than just the thread. 8. Designate Eating AreasMany spills can introduce oils into your carpet which attract dirt and help lead to a dingy looking carpet. The less you eat in carpeted areas the better your chances are of avoiding these types of spills. The cleaner you can keep your carpet the longer it will last. Hopefully these tips help you get more life out of your carpet. Published by ThriftyFun.com, home of the Daily Thrifty Tips newsletter. Send email to daily thrifty-on@thriftyfun.com to subscribe. For more information visit: http://www.thriftyfun.com/ Carpet Cleaning GuideCarpet Cleaning TipsCarpet Cleaners Carpet Cleaning Services Carpet Cleaning Machines Carpet Cleaning Equipment Carpet Cleaning Equipment for Professional Carpet Cleaners Carpet Cleaning Supplies Carpet Tips: Make Your Carpet Last Longer Advice on vacuum Cleaners Find Prescreened Cleaning Contractors |
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