Carpet Cleaning: Keep Carpet Like New - Take the Right Steps

Keep Carpet Like New - Take the Right Steps

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The tips below can help you keep your carpet looking newer, longer - saving time and money. [Note: Ad links featured on this page are not affiliated with The Clean Trust and should not be considered a recommendation or endorsement by The Clean Trust.]

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1. Keep the soil off. Use entryway mats, and sweep or vacuum the outside sidewalk leading to the door.

2. Vacuum regularly. No step is more important to preserving carpet appearance. Vacuum heavy-traffic areas twice weekly; other areas, once a week. Select a vacuum that has been approved by the Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI).

3. Remove spots before they become stains. Most liquid spills can be removed completely with absorbent cloths and a little water. All liquids should be blotted with downward pressure and never, ever rubbed. Consult the Stain Removal Wizard developed by The Clean Trust and The Housekeeping Channel. Professional carpet cleaners who are trained and certified have the know-how to remove stains that could otherwise become permanent.

4. Call a professional. Regular cleaning by Clean Trust-certified professionals is required by a number of carpet manufacturers' warranties and will protect your investment by extending the useful life of the carpet. Professionals have also invested in more-powerful tools - for example, truck-mounted equipment - that remove more soil. Locate a certified firm at www.CertifiedCleaners.org or call 800-835-4624.

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Keep Carpet Like New - Take the Right Steps: Created on June 30th, 2009. Last Modified on February 3rd, 2012

About The Clean Trust

The Clean Trust, formerly known as The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC), is an ANSI-accredited standards setting body for the flooring inspection, floor covering and specialized fabric cleaning and disaster restoration industries. Organized in 1972, The Clean Trust currently represents more than 5,700 Certified Firms and 54,000 Certified Technicians in 22 countries. The Clean Trust, with participation from the entire industry, sets standards for inspection, cleaning and disaster restoration. The Clean Trust does not own schools, employ instructors, produce training materials, or promote specific product brands, cleaning methods or systems. It approves schools and instructors that meet the criteria established by The Clean Trust. The Clean Trust also serves as a consumer referral source for Certified Firms and Inspectors. Visit www.thecleantrust.org.