Your carpets can gather up a lot of germs, dust, dirt, and other unhealthy particles. Keeping it clean will help your family stay healthy. Your Minneapolis home is important to us, which is why we want to make sure we can help you keep your home safe and clean. Here are some tips that you can use to keep your carpets healthy. 

Vacuum regularly

Vacuuming regularly can mean different things for different types of families. If you live with one or two other people without pets, once every week to two weeks will be enough to keep your carpets looking great and clean from the germs and dust. If you have pets, you might want to vacuum once or twice a week. Pet dander can carry their own germs and can contribute to allergies. Vacuuming regularly will help your family stay healthy.

Change the filter and bag in your vacuum

Your vacuum’s filter and bag can only hold so much. If you don’t check it regularly, the dust collected can be blown out the back of your vacuum. It can also clog up your vacuum and could shorten the life of your vacuum. 

Leave your shoes at the door

There are many homeowners in Minneapolis that already implement this rule in their home to prevent mud and dirt from getting on the floors. This is a really great way to keep your carpets healthy, too. There isn’t just dirt and mud on the bottom of your shoes. There are also many germs and bacteria that could make your family sick while buried underneath your carpets. Keep your shoes at the door to keep your home healthier.

Leave door mats and rugs in high traffic areas

Rugs and mats are easier to clean and replace than carpets. High traffic areas keep in dust, dirt, and bacteria longer because of the pressure from foot traffic. Your carpets and your family will be healthier in cleaner spaces. 

Clean spots right away

Stains on your carpet happen. The best way to clean stains without hurting your carpets is as soon as possible by dabbing it with carpet cleaner. The sooner it is cleaned, the better chance your carpet will not stain and remain healthy. There are many types of spot cleaners. If you have any questions about which one will work best with your type of carpet, give us a call.

Use baking soda

Spreading baking soda on your carpets can help bring out the dust that is settled deep in your carpets. As an added bonus, it can also make your carpets smell great! If you have pets, make sure your pets are not in the area while spreading the baking soda or vacuuming. 

Get professional carpet cleaning

Professional carpet cleaning twice a year keeps your carpets clean, healthy, and last longer. Even if you clean carpets yourself, professional carpet cleaners have utility equipment and the experience to get the job done right the first time. All of us at Lucas Family Carpet Cleaning want to treat your home like our own by leaving your carpets healthy.

If you are looking to get your carpets cleaned, we are happy to help! Contact us to get started or check out other blog posts to learn more about carpet and upholstery cleaning.