Ten Keys to Effective Carpet Care

The useful life of a carpet depends on the effectiveness of the carpet care program. Prolonging the useful life of a carpet will maximize the time between carpet replacement and reduce a facilities total cost per year. The primary reasons for carpet replacement are damage, deterioration, poor appearance and unpleasant odors. We have listed below ten important keys to delay carpet replacement and prolong the useful life of your carpet.

1. Keep the outside entrances to buildings clean and free of debris.

2. Use walk-off matting inside the building to catch soil before it enters.

3. Thoroughly vacuum and/or clean the entrance mats and carpets daily.

4. Remove carpet spots and stains promptly to prevent deep penetration and absorption.

5. Pre-spray high traffic areas prior to deep cleaning carpets to loosen sticky soils and oils.

6. Use interim cleaning techniques like bonnet cleaning to reduce the frequency of deep cleaning.

7. Deep clean carpets promptly to prolong the life of the carpet.

8. Apply the appropriate carpet protectants in high traffic areas after deep cleaning.

9. Keep all carpet care equipment clean, well maintained and properly stored.

10. Select and properly mix the appropriate cleaning chemical for your carpet project.

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