5 Ways To Keep Your Newly Fitted Carpet Looking Brand New
Have you recently had a carpet fitted and want to keep it looking its best for as long as possible?
At A Flooring Boutique, our team are trained in fitting carpets, but we know that once the carpet is down, you will want to keep it looking as good as new to help keep your home looking clean and cared for.
Here, we will walk you through our top tips for keeping that new carpet feeling for as long as possible. Enjoy!
Lose The Shoes!
Our London carpet suppliers at A Flooring Boutique always advise our customers that if they want to keep their carpets looking brand new and smelling great, then they need to lose the shoes!
Even if your shoes are clean, they can track in trace amounts of dirt that can build up and cause discolouration. So, if you want to keep your carpet spick and span, make sure everyone takes their shoes off at the door!
Baking Soda
Sprinkling baking soda onto your carpet can help you to keep it looking and smelling fresh and new for longer.
Many carpets accumulate water, particularly in humid climates, which can heighten the susceptibility of the fibres to trapping dirt and grime. By sprinkling a light coating of baking soda onto your carpets, you can trap that moisture and give a fresh smell to your home while also keeping your carpet’s colours vibrant.
Get a High-Quality Hoover
Even if you don’t wear shoes over your carpets, they will still trap dirt in the fibres. So, to keep your newly fitted carpet looking amazing, you must invest in a Hoover with immense suction power. This will help remove loose dirt and prevent the accumulation of dust and fluff in the carpet, which can heighten allergies. Also, if you have pets, we recommend getting a hoover that is designed to suck up pet hair, as many of the cheaper brands cannot handle kitty or dog hair without overheating!
Steam Clean
Steam cleaners are a must-have if you have a heavily carpeted home. Also, if you have pets in your home, you may find that a steam clean once a month will help to keep fleas and stains at bay!
Steam cleaners do require a bit of care to prevent scalding, so make sure you carefully clean each room in sections to ensure the carpet gets a deep clean. We recommend steam cleaning your carpet, followed by a brisk vacuum to help remove the dirt the steam has pulled onto the carpet surface. This will keep the carpet looking clean and brand new!
Deep Clean Twice a Year!
Nope, a deep, professional clean is not only for carpets that are of a lighter colour!
Many people are surprised to learn that even if they have a deeper coloured carpet, it can show signs of dirt accumulation, which can make it look old and worn. So, to keep all the carpets in your home looking fresh and new, we recommend hiring a professional carpet cleaner. Many of these devices can be rented and also come with a water vacuum to prevent the carpet from becoming sodden. This will brighten the carpet and keep your home smelling great!