Carpet Cleaning Tips - Carpet Cleaning Chicago

Carpet Cleaning Chicago have few tips for your carpets and upholstery so you will leave them looking and smelling like new and will protect your carpeting investment for many years to come.

Dirt, as opposed to daily wear and tear, is the largest single contributor to the early demise of carpets. While not visible to the eye, carpets act as a magnet for oil, lint, pollen and pet hair.

Vacuum regularly to remove dirt, dust and other particles. Dust is enemy number one, and the longer it stays, the more deeply it becomes embedded. We recommend using an upright vacuum with a beater bar for best results. Use mats at entrances. It's remarkable how this will help protect your carpeting.

Experts recommend professional carpet cleaning every 6-12 months, depending on foot traffic. Regular cleaning will help preserve carpet fibers and keep colors brighter. Many households call a professional cleaner after pollen season, while others prefer to clean their carpets just before the year-end holiday season.

Extend the life of your carpet: Have cleaner rugs by rearranging the furniture in your rooms. Most people leave their furniture in one position for the life of the carpeting. The result is that people sit in the same spots and walk through the same areas all of the time. By moving your furniture and changing the traffic patterns in your room, you expose different parts of your floor to wear. Spread the wear out. Carpeting that wears evenly will last years longer and stay cleaner longer.

Something as simple as swapping positions of the couch and the chair can save you hundreds of dollars in replacement costs and may even postpone those frequent visits from your cleaning service.

Home cleaners: These are great for spot cleaning, but they lack the power of equipment used by professional cleaning companies. So maintain your rugs with your home cleaner but call a professional at regular intervals for a general cleaning. When using home cleaners, try spraying the shampoo on separately. Then allow it to sit for 5 to 10 minutes, and then rinse it with plain water in your machine. You will leave less soil-attracting residue behind and your carpet will stay cleaner longer.