It may sound a bit crazy but the key to never having to replace your carpeting because it stays clean and brand new forever is quite simple. What’s this incredible secret you ask? Don’t hit any potholes with your automobile. I know this sounds a bit silly but so does expecting your carpet to stay brand new forever.
What if I told you 25 years though, would that be acceptable? Some carpet warranties today come with “lifetime” coverage on pet urine, soil and general staining. “25 years” coverage on abrasive wear, texture retention and fade resistance. So there are a few simple things you can do to extend the life span of your broadloom and keep it fresh and clean for decades to come. Sure sounds like the next best thing to staying brand new forever to me. So if you thought I had the answer to carpets that never wear out, why not take a few minutes of your time to make those expensive home interior investments last, well, almost forever!
The actual #1 secret to long lasting carpets and rugs is daily vacuuming. Removing the dry abrasive soils which destroy the appearance of carpet face yarns is the key to longer life. Daily vacuuming also helps to retain the lay of the carpet’s nap and resist crushing.
At least every 12-18 months schedule a reputable carpet cleaning company to perform hot water extraction, AKA steam cleaning. As required by most warranties, a regular professional deep cleaning removes embedded soils and contaminants that can trigger allergies and other air quality related health issues. It also aides in texture retention by using the factory set memory to restore the twist and lay of carpet’s face yarns.
After cleaning have a “protector applied” to the carpet. Some warranties may specify the specific brand like Dupont Masterseries or Scotchgard Brand Fabric Protector. Carpet protectors not only help prevent staining caused by spills and accidents but they also aide in daily vacuuming by keeping soils near the surface.
So if you can’t avoid hitting every pothole, give Services Etcetera Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning a call at 570-459-0429. We are an IICRC certified cleaning firm which most likely satisfies the requirements of your carpet’s warranty. We have been serving Hazleton, Mountain Top, Albrightsville, Pocono Pines, Jim Thorpe and surrounding communities since 1990.