Money is always tight and making your carpets last as long as
they can is always better than having to replace them sooner than is necessary.
It is the sticky stuff that causes a deterioration of the
carpets appearance. Dirt can have a sticky component. So can people, air
systems, food and drink, smoking, foreign matter (including smog), pets and residue
from “do-it-yourself” carpet cleaning products. So what is the answer, preventative
maintenance and periodic commercial carpet cleaning.
Preventative maintenance is the least costly and the most
effective means of maintaining a carpet’s appearance. There are two goals of
maintenance. One is to limit the amount of soil that comes into contact with
the carpet through the use of walk-off mats. The other is to limit its
accumulation through routine vacuum cleaning.
Walk-off mats should be placed at all entrances to reduce
the soil that comes into the home. It is best to have an outside mat and an
inside mat at each entrance. Outside mats should be capable of scraping debris
off of shoes. Inside mats are needed to remove the smaller particles of dirt as well as oils and other liquids
that can be tracked inside.
Routine vacuuming is necessary to reduce the amount of soil
that can accumulate. There are many types of vacuums available but the best one
is the one that you will actually use. Make sure it has a beater brush to get
the soil to release. It is also important to empty your bag when it is 1/4 to 1/2
full. Once the bag gets over 50% full, its efficiency diminishes dramatically.
The final aspect is periodic professional carpet cleaning.
The commercial grade equipment and expertise associated with reputable
companies such as Grayson Smith Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning provides
removal of the deep down dirt and removal of spills and spots. In fact, most major
carpet manufacturers require professional carpet cleaning every 12 to 18 months
to maintain the carpet’s warranty.
For more information or questions on carpet cleaning in
Memphis Tn, visit the Grayson Smith Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning website at
www.graysoncleans.com
