One of the most important things you can do when you do choose to have carpet in Chicago installed in your home is to take good care of it. Some basic care and some routine maintenance can keep your carpet looking good for many years to come. And since although carpet is relatively cheap it is still expensive, the longer it can last and look great on your floors, the better off you are.
First of all, you should try to avoid tracking dirt in as much as possible. Dirt acts just like sandpaper on the fibers of your carpet, so keeping it out can do a lot to add years to your carpet’s life. A good door mat outside the door and in, if possible, will do a lot to keep dirt and grit out of the room and off your carpet. If you feel comfortable with the idea, you can also ask family and visitors to remove their shoes. This is becoming more common now and even if only half of your visitors kick their shoes off at the door, you are still preventing a lot of dirt tracking. Of course, if dirt does get in, then a good vacuuming as soon as possible will keep it from sinking deep into the carpet.
Routine vacuuming is another great habit to get into that will add a great deal of use to your carpets. Depending on how much traffic your carpet in Chicago gets, you may need to vacuum once a day or once every few days. In either case, make sure you are using a very good vacuum and that you are adjusting it to the right height. You should also make sure that you can reach all of your flooring area with the vacuum, even if you have to add adjustments.
Pay close attention to your high-traffic areas. Most of the time the majority of a room’s carpet looks pretty good even after it has been on the floor for many years. But there are certain spots, in front of couches or along the walking paths, that just look terrible and no amount of cleaning will bring it back to life. Using throw rugs in those spots before the damage occurs can keep your floor looking better. But, if you miss that option, area rugs can cover the worn spots and make your carpet in Chicago last longer by keeping your worn spots from driving you crazy.
Carpet Chicago – American Carpet Distributors is a leading carpet store serving homes and businesses in the Chicago area for more than 40 years.
