In this blog entry, the professional New Jersey carpet cleaning team here at Carpetline will detail the best ways to continually protect your carpet after it is cleaned by our expert NJ carpet and rug cleaning team.
Allow the Carpet to Dry
This is essential. Carpets can take 6-12 hours to dry after cleaning, based on how humid or warm the room is. We recommend using fans and a dehumidifier to help the carpet dry faster, or when possible, turning on air conditioning to remove moisture from the air. Do not replace any furniture on top of the carpet or walk on it until it is fully dry.
Limit Foot Traffic
After the carpet is cleaned, try to avoid heavy foot traffic on the carpet for a few days. This will allow the carpet to fully dry and stop any debris or dirt from tracking on to it. Heavy foot traffic causes lots of debris and dust to come in from outside and get embedded inside carpet fibers. Witha reduction in foot traffic, you lower the amount of debris and dirt that comes into your home, keeping your carpet cleaner for a longer period of time.
Regular Vacuuming
Vacuum the carpet once a week, and more often than this if the carpet experienced high volumes of traffic We recommend using a vacuum with a HEPA filter to help to remove allergens and other particulate matter from the carpet.
Rapidly Clean Spills
Accidents easily happen, but it’s necessary to clean spills as soon as they do occur. Doing so prevents them from getting deeper into carpet fibers. Immediately blot spills with a paper towel or clean cloth. Then use a carpet cleaner that has been specially designated to remove the kind of spill that you are dealing with. This can help limit carpet discoloration.
Carpet Protectors
We recommend using carpet protectors as a layer of defense for your carpet against spills and stains, as well as mechanical damage. Carpet protectors additionally repel dust and dirt, and even liquid, giving you more time to quickly soak up any spill or stain before they move deeper into carpet fibers and cause staining.