The Clean Boot Blog

Keeping your carpets and rugs clean can make a huge difference in your home. Clean carpets not only look and smell fresh, but they also add to the overall ambience of your home. In fact, your entire home will look shabby and unkept if your carpets are not in mint condition.

Below are some of the ways that can help you maintain spotless carpets:

1. Use Floor Mats

Try to use as many rugs and floor mats as you can to protect your carpets. It’s very important to put a welcome mat at your entrance to prevent dirt and debris from entering your home/office. Also, make sure to keep your rugs and mats clean and dirt-free, it’s easier to clean rugs than it is to wash/ steam clean a full carpet.

2. Clean Regularly

There are many people who prefer cleaning their carpets on a weekly basis. However, routine cleaning can keep your carpets in perfect condition. You can either do the cleaning job yourself or call a local carpet cleaning service. If you’re doing it on your own, make sure to use a high-quality carpet cleaning solution to ensure a proper antibacterial disinfection.

3. Use Shoe Covers

Shoe covers are a great and affordable way to protect your carpets and floor mats from dirt and debris. Be certain to keep a basket full of reusable shoe covers at your entrance so guests and visiting contractors can use them conveniently.

Although, there are many countries that mandate that contractors use shoe covers before entering their client’s home. However, if you’re living in a country where there is no such mandate, you can provide contractors with a pair of safety shoe covers to keep your carpets, hardwood and tile floors clean.

4. Vacuum Daily

As mentioned above, it’s very important that you follow a daily cleaning routine. Vacuuming your carpets not only removes dirt but also saves it from getting deep down inside it. To get the best vacuuming results, you will need to go slowly. If you go too fast, you’ll miss all the dirt and debris!

It’s also important to understand that not all vacuums are alike. You should purchase a vacuum that best fits your house. You can use cordless cleaners to deep clean stairs and corners. Similarly, an upright vacuum can help you clean large areas. Make sure to do your research when picking the most suitable vacuum cleaner for your situation.

5. Replace Filters/Bags On Time

No matter what specific size or type of vacuum you use, make sure to replace the filter and bag on a routine basis. By doing this, you can extend the life of your product and also get optimum cleaning results. Also, if you don’t change your filter routinely, your vacuum’s suction may be reduced and you won’t get the desired results.

6. Manage Stains Quickly

The longer you leave stains untreated, the more difficult it will become to remove. Deal with set-in stains by treating them with the right tool as soon as they appear.

Always have an emergency kit handy. For instance, you can have a commercial stain remover in your kit to treat stubborn stains. Club soda and shaving cream can be used to treat wine spills or other common types of carpet stains. You can use ice cubes to get rid of chewing gum while a few drops of detergent can be effective for most spills.

7. Get Professional Help

Regardless of how diligent you are about keeping your rugs and carpets clean, it’s bound to get stains. Your carpets are vulnerable to wear and tear, that’s a fact. This is why it’s important to seek professional help once in a while. How many times your carpet needs a professional cleanup entirely depends on your use. Ideally, you should get your carpets cleaned once every 8 to 10 months.