Maintenance
Between Cleaning Carpet Maintenance
Between cleanings, you want to make sure your carpet or rug us being maintained well. Here are some of the issues that can get into the fibers and affect the life of your carpet.
Germs and Bacteria
Germs and bacteria of all kinds can be tracked onto your carpeting. Even the use of treated door mats cannot prevent this but may significantly retard the process. These germs are alive and thriving in your carpet and, as long as it remains dirty, they will continue to breed and grow.
Soapy, Sticky Residue
Soapy and sticky residue from conventional shampoo, dry foam, spray, and bonnet methods of cleaning will cause rapid re-soiling, due to the lack of proper extraction of the chemicals used in these methods. Spots and stains will resurface because they were only pushed a little deeper, and the traffic lanes will appear dirty much sooner.
Sand, Grit, and Hard Dirt Particles
Sand, grit, and hard dirt particles, which are deeply embedded in your carpet, will cause abrasions of the tips and sides of the fibers. These scratches will make the carpet look dull after a time.
Many Disinfectants
Many disinfectants and harsh detergents can affect the dye. The longer these foreign elements are allowed to remain in your carpet, the more likely the chance of damage to carpet dye. It is this damage that first causes you to notice a change in the color of your carpet.
About 90% of all soil is dry particulate and can be easily removed by normal vacuuming. Only about 10% is oily and needs special attention. One of the best methods of preventing the tracking of soil throughout your home is to provide removable mats at each entrance to your home - both inside and outside. These removable mats can be laundered, hosed, beaten or vacuumed, as soil accumulates to a noticeable degree.