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Carpet Care Tips

K & T Chem-Dry recommends these 3 Steps to properly care for your carpets

Carpet cleaning will help your carpets last longer and properly caring for them between cleanings will make them stay clean longer. Understanding the right way to care for your carpet will help you save time by doing it correctly the first time with professional products that do the job right the first time. Not only will professional cleaning products help keep your carpet looking great, they can also may be  a requirement of the carpet manufacturers warranty. Below are three simple steps to keeping your carpet clean and looking great:

  1. Vacuum at the right frequency with a CRI-approved vacuum between carpet cleanings.
  2. Clean spots and spills quickly with products that do not damage the carpet or cause it to resoil more quickly.
  3. Professionally deep clean your carpets at least every 12 to 18 months to remove embedded dirt and grime. For premium cleaning benefits, ask about our 6-month cleaning programs.

Stop Dirt at the Door

Preventing dirt and grime from getting on the carpet is a great way to keep your carpets clean. The following helpful hints can stop dirt in its tracks.

  • Use mats : Outdoor and indoor mats and or runners can reduce the amount of dirt that enters the house.
  • Take off shoes : You can save wear and tear on carpet by asking everyone to take their shoes off before entering your home.
  • Change your homes air filters : Change air filters in your heating and air-conditioning per manufacturers recommendations. The more dust and particles removed by the filter, the fewer that fall onto the carpet.