Carpet Maintenance & Care

Here are a few helpful tips that will keep your new carpet looking new, and help it last for years to come.

Use Entrance Mats. By placing mats inside and outside of all entrances, you'll trap soil before it gets tracked into your home.

Vacuum Regularly. You can't vacuum too often. It keeps your carpet clean and reduces wear from soil being ground into the fibers of your carpet. If your vacuum uses bags, change them regularly.

Blot Up Stains Immediately. The longer you wait, the harder it is to remove spills and spots. Always blot, or gently rub the area being cleaned. Never scrub or brush.

Clean Periodically. Clean your carpet before traffic patterns appear.
Be sure to follow recommended cleaning procedures so that warranties won't be voided. Hiring professional carpet cleaners is recommended.

Protect Carpet from Sunlight. Intense sunlight can cause carpet to fade over time. Curtains, blinds, shades, awnings, and UV-blocking glass treatments can help maintain the color of your carpet.

Use Area Rugs. Small rugs and runners can help protect your carpet from excessive wear in high-traffic areas.

Treat snags carefully and surgically. Don't vacuum over loose yarn or try to pull out the snag. Carefully snip the yarn flush with the carpet and without catching any surrounding loops.

Don't use Furniture with Rollers. Rolling heavy furniture across carpet can cause damage to the carpet padding.