Maintaining area and oriental rugs can be challenging, but it’s well worth the effort. While we strongly recommend scheduling regular professional rug cleanings in Chandler, that alone isn’t enough. Professional cleaning is essential for the longevity and health of your rugs, but there are also additional steps you can take between cleanings. Here’s what our expert rug cleaners in Chandler want you to know.
Clean Up Spills Right Away
Spills are the biggest threat to area rugs, often leading to spots and stains. It's important to act quickly when accidents happen. As soon as something spills on your rug, grab a white cloth or paper towel and gently dab the spot to absorb as much liquid as possible. Use light pressure and avoid scrubbing, as that can push the stain deeper into the fibers. If you need further assistance, consider scheduling our Specialty Stain Removal service with our carpet cleaning in Chandler!
Keep To A Vacuum Routine
Many of our customers mention that they vacuum regularly, but when asked for details, they often can’t provide any. As the saying goes, "If you fail to plan, you plan to fail." That’s why it's important to establish a consistent vacuuming routine for the rugs and carpets in your home. This ensures that vacuuming truly becomes a regular habit.
We recommend vacuuming your area rugs at least once a week. If you have active children, pets, or your rug is in a high-traffic area, you may need to vacuum more often.
Rearrange Your Furniture
Many homeowners rearrange their furniture from time to time to create a fresh, new look in their home. Besides improving your feng shui, this also helps shift traffic patterns, spreading out the wear on your rugs more evenly instead of concentrating it in one area. If moving furniture isn't an option, we recommend rotating your rugs. Otherwise, you'll notice one side of the rug wearing out much faster than the rest.
Stop Dirt Being Tracked Into Your Home
Shoes are the most common way that dirt enters your home, with pets being a close second. One of the best ways to protect your rugs is by not wearing shoes indoors. If you're used to wearing shoes inside, this can be a tough habit to break. Placing a shoe rack near each entrance can help remind family and guests of the no-shoes rule. You might also invest in house slippers for everyone, as long as they aren’t worn outside. If wearing shoes indoors is unavoidable, placing a mat at every entrance will allow you to wipe them clean before coming inside.
Wear Socks
While shoes can be harmful to your carpets and rugs, socks are actually beneficial. Our feet naturally produce sweat and oils, which can gradually damage the fibers and dyes of your rugs. Wearing socks or house slippers is a simple way to protect them! Just be sure that whatever you wear is clean, and change your socks after wearing them in shoes.
By following these tips, you can keep your rugs looking fresh and vibrant between professional cleanings from Orange Poppy Chem-Dry. When you’re ready to schedule your next routine rug cleaning in Chandler, give us a call at (480) 588-0661.