Carpet That Last Forever

If you want carpets that sparkle and last as long as possible, use these tips.

Tip 1: Choose High Quality Carpet. Builder grade carpet or really cheap carpet will not release stains and damages easily. For the best carpet price stay in the mid-range rates. Make sure your carpet comes with a Stainmaster warranty. If your looking to go top-shelf buy a wool carpet. These natural fibers are hypo allergenic and wool carpets can last a lifetime.
Tip 2: Clean Up Pet Accidents. Do this immediately. Otherwise they will cause permanent damage.
Tip 3: Leave The Dirt Outside. Invest in heavy-duty door mats and remove your shoes.
Tip 4: Avoid Accidents. Confine all drinks and meals to the kitchen. It’s the only way to prevent spills.
Tip 5: Vacuum Often. In high-traffic areas daily. For less-traveled areas, one to two times per week.  Use multiple overlapping passes and you will remove damaging dirt from the fibers.
Tip 6: Clean Spills Quickly. Dry blot first. Then apply spotter. Agitate and rinse carpet until no product remains. Dry area with clean towel until no moisture wicks up from the carpet.
Tip 7: Avoid Traffic Lanes. Once you start to see traffic lanes its time to act. High traffic areas can crush your carpet fibers. Prevent traffic patterns with regular care and by moving your furniture around.
Tip 8: Clean The Carpet. Hire an IICRC, truck mount steam carpet cleaning company at least yearly.

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10 Tips For Cleaner Commercial Floors

Due to budget cuts, facility managers are trying harder to keep carpets clean and healthy as cost effectively as possible. Carpets absorb matter and moisture, so managers may not realize soiling until it is too late.  By then, damage may have occurred and costly restoration or replacement may be necessary.  However, this can be prevented.

HydraMaster provides the following Ten Ways to Keep Carpets Clean, Healthy, and Lasting Longer:
1. Exterior maintenance.  Building occupants “walk in” the bulk of soil entering a facility.  Much of this comes from sidewalks, parking lots, and outdoor walkways.  These areas should be kept clean throughout the year.

2. Enforce the “Rule of 15.”  At least 15 feet of high-performance matting should be placed at all building entries.  Matting defends a facility from walked in soils and moisture.

3. Vacuum daily.  Vacuuming high traffic areas removes most dry soiling that can damage a carpet’s appearance and health.

4. Pile lifting.  Pile lifting opens carpet fibers and helps improve vacuuming. It should be performed regularly for more effective soil removal.

5. Focus on lower floors.  Keeping lower floor carpets clean helps prevent soiling on upper floor carpeting.

6. On the spot spotting.  Spots should be removed as soon as possible.  Make spotting tools and equipment readily available throughout a facility.

7. Elevators transport people—and soil.  Placing matting inside and outside elevators helps prevent this.

8. Clean carpets where needed.  Place greater concentration where cleaning is needed, on heavy trafficked areas.

9. Use hot water extraction.  Experts say the most effective way to clean carpets is by using hot water extractors.  Further, truckmount systems, because of their added power and heat capabilities, are usually the most effective extraction method.

10. Develop skills and training.  Proper carpet cleaning is a science and know-how is critical. 

“This is a proactive approach to carpet care,” says Wayne Boone, Director of Sales for HydraMaster.  “It can extend the life of carpets while keeping facilities cleaner and healthier.”