maintenanceonline: Carpet Maintenance

Carpet is often found in "high-traffic" areas, such as living rooms, bedrooms, and finished basements simply because it is the most invisibly durable type of floor covering. Plus, if you have kids, carpet is always the wiser choice since it creates a slip-free surface and an artificial padding for rambunctious children (except for maybe the occasion rug-burn).

Not only does carpet cushion your feet, it can also soften the acoustics of the room, making for less echoes and noise. In fact, did you know that most schools are now carpeting their floors because it has been found that children learn better in a safer, more comfortable environment.

Since carpet is used in high-traffic rooms, even though it is durable, it still needs to be well-preserved in order for it to last. With some simple maintenance tips, your carpet will be able to remain clean, safe, and beautiful for many years to come.

Simple vacuuming with an upright vacuum will help keep your carpet clean. Though it is often recommended that you vacuum every other day depending on how your carpet is used, twice a week should do the trick. Or better yet, attack your high-traffic areas as much as possible (living rooms, bedrooms, entryways) and leave the lighter traffic regions for later when you have the time for a more thorough cleaning.