A lot of life happens in your Minneapolis home. From your family’s everyday lives to special holiday guests, there are a lot of feet that come and go, leaving marks on your carpet. These marks shorten the life of your carpet and could create an unhealthy environment for your family. These five tips will keep your carpet healthier and last longer, saving you time and money.

Vacuum regularly

Dust and dirt often get trapped in the carpets of your home, which can slowly degrade the quality of your carpeting. Vacuuming regularly, typically once a week, can stop this cycle to extend the life of  your carpets. If you have pets, vacuuming twice a week to pick up pet dander will also be beneficial for your carpet.

Take your shoes off and put down rugs

Taking shoes off is sometimes thought of as a polite gesture, but it has added benefits for your carpets, too. Dirt from your outdoor shoes can damage your carpet, reducing its life. However, the easy solution is to just take them off before walking around your home. Another way to limit the dirt is to put down rugs by all the doors that lead to outside. The dirt can easily be washed away, and keep your carpets clean.

Spot clean stains

Spot stains from beverages, pets, food, and more can quickly set into your carpet, lowering its life span. It is important to clean these spots immediately after they are made so that they don’t set into your carpet. Spills can cause damage to your carpet fibers and padding permanently if these stains are not dealt with right away.

Rearrange furniture

Rearranging your furniture is a fun and creative way to keep your carpets healthier and last longer. Areas under the furniture build up with dust and leave trails around the walking paths of your house. Rearranging your furniture will even out walking paths and make those harder to vacuum places easier to get to once your furniture has been rearranged.

Hire a professional carpet cleaner

To extend the life of your carpeting, it is good to hire professional carpet cleaners every six months to a year depending on your carpets’ needs. Homes with pets should get them cleaned every six months, while homes without should get them cleaned yearly.

From our family to yours, we wish you the cleanest carpets and the best services. If you’re ready to start extending the life of your carpeting with a professional cleaning, we’re ready to help.