How To Extend The Life Of Your Carpeting
If you feel like you need to replace the carpeting in your home but don't have the funds for it at the moment, you can extend its life by treating it with a little TLC.
Deep cleaning the floor covering won't just make it smell better and feel fresher beneath your feet, but it will look better as well. Renewing your carpet can end up saving you hundreds of dollars and allow you to put off replacement for a few years.
Here are some tips for breathing new life into your old carpeting:
Reduce the Dirt
If you don't have a "no shoes" policy in your home already, enact one now. Having your family members and guests take their shoes off at the door keeps the dirt and debris outside, rather than on your carpet.
Not only does dirty carpeting look dull and discolored, but it can also be unhealthy, especially if you have little ones crawling around on the floor.
Reducing the amount of dirt on the flooring also means reducing the amount of time you vacuum on a weekly basis. This will also keep your flooring looking fresher as too much vacuuming can cause wear and tear on the carpet fibers.
Invest in a Good Vacuum
Another way to reduce the amount of times you need to vacuum each week is by investing in a good vacuum cleaner. Look for a vacuum that has enough power to pull dirt, hair, pet fur, and other debris out from deep within the carpet fibers, which will also make the flooring look renewed.
If your vacuum's brushes are worn out or the belt doesn't work efficiently anymore, consider replacing it with a new model.
Evenly Distribute Wear and Tear
If the carpeting in the middle of a room is starting to look old, dirty, and faded, rotate the furniture to redistribute the foot traffic.
You'll notice that the carpet under the big furniture pieces, such as a sofa or a bed, looks newer than the exposed flooring. After the more worn-out areas are covered with furniture, the now-exposed carpet will look newer and fresher.
Get the Carpet Professionally Cleaned
Having your carpet professionally steam-cleaned will remove years of dirt, grime, and stains from the flooring, giving it a refreshed appearance for a lot less than the cost of replacement. Contact a company like Easy Clean Carpet Care for more information about this service.
If you're on a tight budget, you can rent a steam cleaner from a home improvement retailer and do it yourself for a fraction of the cost.
