In the eyes of many homeowners, carpets are a much simpler, more comfortable and more attractive alternative to hardwood or tile flooring. But a carpet that isn’t properly maintained can easily become a problem. But if you follow these tips form The Steam Team, you’ll be able to maintain your carpet with no problems!

Common Pitfalls

The first step to maintaining your carpet is understanding common mistakes made by other carpet-owners, so you don’t make those same mistakes yourself. For one, don’t use carpet powders. Many carpet powders are advertised to remove odors from your carpet, but many of them will leave behind residue that does damage to the carpet over time. To remove unwanted scents, baking soda is a better and cheaper alternative. Also, don’t rub stains. Instead of rubbing, dab on stains to remove them from the carpet, rubbing may only push them deeper.

How To Prevent Stains

Spills and stains are terrible for any carpet. Here’s some expert advice on how to avoid getting spills and stains on your carpet at home:

• Train your pets well to avoid them urinating on your carpet.

• Make use of rugs in areas where spills are common to protect the carpet underneath.

• Remove shoes before walking on carpet.

Proper Carpet Cleaning

Understanding how to keep your carpet clean is vital to maintaining its look. Here’s some important advice on how to clean your carpet:

• Vacuuming with baking soda. Vacuuming can help remove dirt and debris from your carpet, and baking soda can remove odors. Combining the two makes for an even more effective vacuuming.

• Remove stains right away. When stains are allowed to sit, they’ll sink deeper into the carpet.

Call in the professionals. Even with all these other tips utilized, your carpet will still get dirtier over time, and will eventually need a full cleaning. No one does this better than The Steam Team. Give us a call and our professional team of technicians will use the best equipment and methods to completely clean your carpet. For more information, please visit The Steam Team website.