If you’ve read articles from us before, you know that carpets and upholstery are great features in your house. They are comfortable and make your house feel more like a home. Not only that, but carpets and upholstery can keep your home warmer in the winter. That’s one reason why you’ll want to keep your carpets and upholstery clean and soft. Caring for your carpets and upholstery in the winter isn’t difficult, but there are a few notes that you’ll want to take to make sure they stay in their best shape. 

Get your carpets cleaned

We say to get your carpets cleaned a lot, but it’s for a good reason, especially when winter weather comes. With the cold weather, windows are closed, people stay inside longer, and there is less circulation of fresh air in your home. This means that the allergens in your home stay in your home longer than if you have your windows open. Allergens, dirt, and germs can sink deep into your carpets, causing symptoms all winter long unless you get your carpets and upholstery cleaned. It’s also important to continue to vacuum regularly to keep your home comfortable and safe from allergies.

Humidify

In Minnesota, cold also means dry. Dry carpet and upholstery fibers can become brittle and fill with static electricity. This not only damages the carpets and upholstery, but it can also warp wood and concrete floors. Avoiding warping floors and carpets will keep your carpets healthier and last longer. A good way to prevent damage and static from gathering on your carpets and upholstery is to have a furnace or room humidifier. 

Keep the outside out

One thing that comes with snow is muddy slush. It is especially important to keep the outside out in this situation for the sake of your carpets and upholstery. Muddy slush doesn’t just stain the carpets and upholstery, it will also leave the bacteria and dirt from the outdoors. It could make your family sick and age your carpets and upholstery. Getting a professional carpet and upholstery cleaning winter before makes it easier to clean up new stains and pick up more when you vacuum.

Add rugs when needed

Rugs can offer two major things to your home during the winter. One is to add warmth to your home, like carpets do, and the other is to keep your floors and carpets more clean for longer. Rugs also can help with keeping the outside out as a place for people to wipe and place their shoes. Changing out your rugs when they get dirty will help your air quality in your home as well. 

If you would like to get your carpets cleaned before the snow sticks around, give Lucas Family Carpet Cleaning a call! We are happy to make sure your family stays happy and healthy all winter long.