The only true way in which to clean carpet properly is with a carpet cleaning company that offers the most innovative ways to clean such as Empowered Water. The Empowered Water process kills many of the germs and bacteria that hide in your carpet while using a low pressure spray that will ensure your carpet dries quickly thus stopping residue buildup that acts like a magnet for dirt and germs. On the other hand, there are a few things you can do to maintain your carpets in the interim.

• Vacuum all carpets on a weekly basis
• Move out furniture and vacuum under all pieces even if they are flush with the floor at least once per month. (Dirt and germs can hide in very small areas.)
• Keep on hand a carpet stain remover and use it as soon as something is spilled on the floor. The longer the stain is left to dry the harder it will be to remove.
• Before working on a stain, test the carpet in an area that is out of the way. Some carpets may discolor with certain chemicals.
• Always use the mildest cleaner at first before pulling out the big dogs.
• Do not scrub the stains hard. The best process is to first scrape the spot towards the center of the stain and then press with a clean white cloth.
• Use only a small amount of cleaner. Overly using soaps and detergents will leave residue in the carpet fibers. Vacuuming will not remove this residue!
• Do not soak the carpet with water or cleaner. Not only will wet carpet leave residue and allow the carpet to become host to all types of bacteria, but also it can cause damage to your carpet as well such as problems with adhesion and shrinkage.
• Never put a carpet protector over the stain. This will aid in grinding in the stain, which is almost impossible to remove.

Now, that we have gone over the basics, let's go a bit deeper on other ways to help give your carpet a long life.

When vacuuming, to remove the surface soils you should go in the same direction as the pile, on the other hand to remove deeper particles go against the pile.

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You may love the way your furniture looks in a particular room, however, leaving the furniture in one place forever is bad for your carpet. The reason is the same traffic area is used time and time again. The traffic area will begin to look worn and dirty compared to the carpet under the furniture. It is best to move the furniture at least every six months. Be sure to have your carpet professional cleaned during this moving period. This way you will be able to clean under the furniture and the traffic area at the same time.

Remember, carpet may not look dirty at all but right under your eyes, germs, dirt, and soil are hiding. It is recommended to have your carpet cleaned professional once per year, however, I believe it is best to have them cleaned in the spring and then once again in the fall. About every six months would be the best way to maintain the beauty of your carpet while ridding your home of the harmful allergens that love to call carpets home.

When you do hire a professional carpet cleaning service, look for one that guarantees a quick dry method such as the Empowered Water process. If you hire one that does not use this method you will have residue left behind of the mixture that is used to clean which will grab dirt and germs and hold them in the fibers of your carpet.

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