7 Simple Actions That Extend The Lifespan Of Domestic Carpets
Buying carpets for your home is not the cheapest investment you will make domestically, and even after they have been purchased, if you want them to last, you will have to spend money on cleaning services and maintenance to keep them looking good for as long as possible.
As for why you would want them to look good for longer, there is the obvious one: you will not have to replace them as often, thus saving you money. We also presume that you take pride in your home and want it to look smart whenever guests visit. There is also the possibility that one day you might want to sell your home, whereby well-maintained, clean carpets will help in that endeavor.
Thankfully, there are numerous actions you can take to ensure or at least help your carpets have a long lifespan and, throughout that time, look at their best. Here are seven of those actions.
Start By Purchasing Only High-Quality Carpets
Whilst the others are actions taken after you purchase carpets, this is one that you decide upon beforehand. If your budget allows, buy the best quality carpets that you can. The reasons are that they will not only look and feel better, but they will be more robust thanks to better workmanship and higher quality materials that should last longer.
Vacuum Your Carpets Every Day
Advice such as ‘vacuuming once a week is fine’ is wrong as it means your carpet is being damaged for six days of the week by tiny pieces of dirt, grit, and other hard particles. Make a point of vacuuming daily, adding up to 50% to your carpets’ lifespan.
Move Furniture Around The Room Regularly
One issue carpets face is when furniture is placed on it; its fibers are crushed underneath. The more significant issues occur when furniture is left in place for months or years. If you move furniture around occasionally, cumbersome furniture means the fibers can recover somewhat; thus, the carpet maintains its appearance.
Insist On No Food Or Drinks In Carpeted Rooms
If there is one thing guaranteed to reduce the life of a carpet, it is stains, and the main culprits are food and drink. Make a rule in your home that eating and drinking in rooms that are neither the dining room nor the kitchen are not allowed.
Deal With Spills Immediately
If you choose not to invoke the ‘no eating or drinking’ rule, or someone breaks it and has an accident, before admonishing them, your priority must be to remove the stain as quickly as possible. Remember that different stain types, including different liquids, must be dealt with in specific ways. The basic rules are to dab liquids gently and not rub to try to remove the stain, as this spreads it further. Also, be wary of using detergents without first testing them.
Avoid Direct Sunlight
Sunlight and carpets are not the best of friends in the sense that the colors within carpet fibers will fade if they are subjected to long periods of direct sunlight. For this reason, ensure your window blinds are tilted during the day when bright sunshine is beaming through your windows.
Hire Professional Carpet Cleaners
We have left the best until last because, even if you wisely follow all of the above advice, if you follow this tip, then you will undoubtedly extend the lifespan of your carpets even longer. Better still, they will look good for longer, meaning your initial investment is well-protected.