A Fresh Space: How to Keep Your Carpet Clean in Spring
As spring days become a little longer and sunnier, you might find you and your family spending more time outdoors. As good as a little fresh air is for the soul, ample time outdoors could cause damage to your carpet you’ll want to avoid.
A high-quality carpet deserves routine TLC, and we have just the tips to help you care for it throughout the sunnier seasons. Keep your home fresh by reading the following tips on how to keep your carpet clean in spring.
Remove Shoes at the Front Door
As you and your loved ones might spend more time outdoors when the sun starts to shine, now might be the perfect time to introduce a new house rule of removing shoes at the front door.
Also, place a shoe rack in your hallway to encourage your partner, kids, or visitors to slip off their footwear when stepping indoors.
Keep your socks on whenever possible, as bare feet could spread dust, dirt, and debris across your flooring.
Lay Down a Welcome Mat
Even if you establish a no-shoes rule in the home this spring or summer, your other half, children, or guests might enter the house before slipping their footwear off their feet.
For this reason, lay down a welcome mat to catch dirt, debris, and moisture while giving people a safe place to stand when removing their shoes.
Choose a design that harmonises with a plush carpet to add an extra layer of texture, colour, and personality to your interior design.
Vacuum Regularly to Combat Pet Shedding
Dogs and cats famously shed their winter coats in spring to prepare for warmer temperatures from March to August.
Keep your home looking and smelling fresh and fragrant by vacuuming your carpet regularly, as it will help you say goodbye to excess fur, odours, and pet stains.
Even if you don’t own a pet, you must vacuum often to banish allergens, dust mites, and dirt from your carpet fibres, helping to retain its aesthetic appeal day after day.
Blot Any Stains
If you or a loved one walks dirt into your home or causes an unwanted stain or spillage, you must clean it right away.
However, if you rub at it too vigorously, you might remove the mark but destroy the pile and, in turn, your interior design.
Keep your carpet clean and fresh by blotting at a stain, as it is gentler to the fabric and will prevent unnecessary spreading.
Change Your Carpet
A brand-new carpet could help you freshen up your beautiful home this spring.
Our Balham carpet fitters can replace your current flooring with a plush carpet that will create a soft, inviting, and stylish environment.
Every type of carpet you could want is available from us, from calming neutrals for a flexible aesthetic to vivid patterns for an extra splash of colour and personality.
Also, you can choose from various blends to complement your taste, such as shag pile, plush velvet, or deep-textured frieze. Call our friendly, helpful Balham team today at 0208 673 9900 to organise a carpet installation, or feel free to visit us in-store.