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Preventative Carpet Maintenance
Even during a busy week, you can easily maintain your carpet and keep your soft surfaces looking pristine! These preventative carpet care measures will greatly help:
- Use entrance mats for guests to scrape footwear before entering the home.
- Keep a shoe rack by the entrance for footwear removal during inclement weather.
- Trim pet nails regularly to prevent snagging the carpet fibers.
- Brush pets frequently to reduce the amount of pet dander in the home.
Dirt & Debris
Regular vacuuming is the most effective way to remove dirt, debris, dust, and pet dander from your carpet. This practice will keep particles from becoming abrasive and dulling the carpet surface! Make sure to disengage any beater bars and review your carpet manufacturer’s warranty before investing in a robot vacuum cleaner.
Spills & Stains
It’s important to treat spills on your carpet as soon as they occur, to prevent permanent stains from forming. Gently lift any solid material with a spoon and then blot the liquid spill with a dry, clean cloth and warm water. Start from the perimeter of the spill, work towards the center, and use a carpet-specific cleaner to spot-treat.
Bonus Tips
We recommend having a carpet-specific cleaner on hand for spills, pet accidents, and dirty footsteps. Shaw’s kid and pet friendly Carpet Cleaner is an ideal product! As part of your long-term carpet care strategy, we also recommend 1-2 professional carpet cleanings annually to remove residual stains and restore a plush pile.
