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Tips For
Maintaining The life Of Your Carpet
Carpet Appearance and
Cleaning
When looking at carpet, you will notice wear in specific places that
are traveled the most. To maintain the life of your carpet, it is
important to reduce the amount of wear by using small area rugs or
runners. During carpet cleaning times, such as vacuuming, make sure to
move area rugs and vacuum thoroughly. It is also a good idea to use an
area rug in front of large furniture to reduce wear from heavy objects.
Carpet Crushing
When carpet is new, it usually feels thick under your feet for
months to come. With regular vacuuming, you should reduce the amount of
crushing that happens to your carpet. Regular vacuuming will pull the
strands of carpet back up into place, while pulling out any dirt and oil
that causes your carpet to flatten down over time. In some cases,
crushing is not entirely the owners fault. Contact the manufacturer and
read any warranties if your carpet experiences a loss of pile.
Depression or Indentations in Carpet
Heavy furniture that is placed on carpet can often times leave a
depression. Without proper carpet care, this indentation can be
permanent. Take into consideration the use of furniture cups or glides
if you plan on leaving your heavy items sitting for a while. You can
also lessen the chance of carpet depression by moving your heavy objects
back and forth every so often so the weight is not in a constant
position on your carpet. Each time you move the objects, use your finger
to gently fluff the carpet back to its previous state. If you notice any
form of depression occurring, take warm water and a blow dryer to
moisten area and straighten carpet strands back to state.
Fading Carpet and Color Loss
Just like any colored fabric, your carpet will need to be cared for.
As a Carpet Cleaning professional, we have run into many instances where
the summer heat has faded carpet around sun lit windows. You will want
to make sure you use curtains and blinds to reduce the amount of sun
light that hits your carpet. Items like bleach, detergents, heating
systems, and chemicals can also result in the color loss of your carpet.
Filtration Soil
If you see a dark gray or black line appearing along your carpet walls
or under doors, you have filtration soil occurring. This is caused by
airflow moving across the carpet allowing dander and soil to settle in
one spot. Filtration soil often happens due to an off balance
ventilation in the home. By preventing airflow throughout the home,
excess dirt is trapped against the walls, on stairs, and under door
ways. By filtering air in the home, you can reduce the risk of
experiencing filtration soil. It is also important to clean your carpet
thoroughly making sure to get edges and corners with a cleaning tool. If
you have already discovered discoloration in your carpet or walls,
contact Heavenly Touch Carpet Care for assistance.
Carpet Fluffing and Shedding
When purchasing brand new carpet, it is normal to experience carpet
fluffing and shedding for the first year after instillation. Carpet
shedding will happen due to loose fibers that have fallen between
threads during manufacturing. Removing these strands, balls, or fiber
will not effect the look or feel of your carpet. Maintain your carpet by
vacuuming it once to twice a week.
Carpet Matting
Matting usually occurs on longer threaded carpet. With foot traffic,
strands in the carpet may become knotted and appear matted. To reduce
matting, properly care for your carpet by laying down area rugs in high
traffic areas. Additionally, properly vacuum your carpet to rid of
excess fibers that may become matted with normal foot traffic.
New Installation Carpet Odor
After carpet instillation, you may find your home smelling
differently. This new carpet smell can be carried from the new carpet
itself, cushion, steaming tape, or adhesives. If this is bothersome to
you, venerate your home with fresh air and within 48-72 hours, this odor
should disappear. If problem persists, contact your carpet installer for
additional tips.
Carpet Soiling
Properly maintain the beauty and life of your carpet by cleaning it
regularly before it becomes extremely soiled. Soil brings oils into the
carpet which will only attract more soil to stick as time passes.
Vacuuming the carpet once or twice a week should pull out any extra soil
before it falls into the under cushion. Carpet cleaning is especially
important for lighter colored carpet, as they will appear more soiled
than darker shades.
Dulling may occur when airborne particles or dirt is deposited into the
carpet. To prevent your carpet from becoming soiled, take precautions
and clean your carpet on a regular basis. For maximum benefit, contact
Heavenly Touch carpet care to take care of dulling before it becomes a
problem. Carpet changes color and may become grayed if not cared for
properly. Never is the true color of your carpet lost when dulling
occurs. Color to your carpet can be brought back with proper carpet
cleaning, but does become more difficult as time passes. To avoid a
yellow cast on your carpet, cleaning is important at the time you notice
dulling.
Carpet Sprouting
Sprouting occurs with woven or loop carpet. If you see a strand
sticking out of your carpet, it is important that you do not pull the
strand. Instead, take a pair of sharp scissors and snip the strand close
to the floor. Before cleaning with a vacuum, it is also recommended you
check your carpet for any such strands to avoid a large pull in your
carpet.
Stain Resistant Carpet
If you have just recently purchased your carpet, you most likely
have a strain resistor coat on your carpet. This protects your carpet
from spills and acts as a repellent making sure spills do not soak into
the carpet fibers. Even with this protector on your carpet, you will
still need to care and maintain your carpet. If a spill occurs, remove
spots right away. Stains can still set and become permanent without
proper care. If stain sets, contact a Heavenly Touch Carpet Care to
assist you with removing immediately.
Carpet Yellowing
Pollutants from heating, cleaning solutions, bleach, and the sun can
also aid in carpet yellowing. There are a few home remedies that can
help reduce yellowing of carpet such as white vinegar, citrus acid, and
tartaric acid have been known to be successful. For professional help
with this problem, make sure to contact Heavenly Touch carpet Care for
assistance.
Brian Young
Office Phone: 423-332-0300
Fax: 423-332-0390
Emergency Phone: 423-595-8318
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