1. Vacuum Frequently

2. Have Carpets and Upholstery Professionally Cleaned

3. Use Door Mats

4. Clean Spills Immediately

5. Control External Forces

6. Increase the Fresh Air Flow Throughout Your Home

7. Have Carpets & Upholstery Protected After Cleaning

A vacuum cleaner is an essential tool that assists in maintaining the beauty and longevity of your carpeting and upholstery.  Dirt and other outside elements act as abrasive agents that actively damage carpet and upholstery fibers.  Unfortunately, these agents act to accelerate the wear and tear on your carpet and furnishings.

Did you know that the EPA recommentds and your carpet warranty most likely stipulates that your have your carpets professionally cleaned in order to maintain and extend the life of your carpets and fabrics?  In addition, most carpet manufacturers strongly recommend hot-water extraction cleaning over dry-cleaning.  NEVER use do-it-yourself carpet cleaning machines as they typically leave a specific type of residue that actually attracts and retains dirt and grime.

As much as 75% of the dirt, grime, and soil that is eating away at your carpet and upholstery fibers is dragged in from outside.  The use of door mats on the outside as well as on the inside of exterior doorways will assist in greatly reducing the amount of dirt, grime, and soil that is being tracked into your home.

Never Procrastinate!  Typically, the earlier you attend to a spill, the easier it is to clean.  Always use a clean, white cotton cloth.  Remember, never scrub the spill into the carpet, but gently blot the area with the clean, white cotton cloth.  Scrubbing the stained area can potentially make the stain a permanent fixture in your home...and who wants that? 

While dirt, grime, and soil deposits can be greatly reduced by the use of door mats, anoother factor that can destroy your carpet and upholstery fibers is tabacco use.  In order to maintain the beauty and longevity of your home, you should try to have visitors smoke outdoors instead of in your home.  If you smoke yourself, then you should have your carpets and upholstery cleaned in the manner described above by the EPA in order to maintain your carpets and upholstered items, not to mention to maintain your carpet warranties.

Whenever possible, open the doors and windows (with screens) throughout your home for a couple of hours to allow the fresh air to pass freely through your home.

Since your carpet and upholstered items are an investment, be sure to have us Scotchgard these items after a professional cleaning.  This level of protection is an ideal solution for extending the life and beauty of your carpets and upholstery from permanent stains.  Not only does our protectant extend the life of your carpets & upholstery, but it also makes future cleanings much easier.