Best Ways to Keep Carpets Healthy and Clean

In this blog entry, the professional New Jersey carpet cleaning team here at Aladdin Oriental Rug will detail some effective tips for keeping your carpets healthy and clean.

Regular Vacuuming

• Frequent vacuuming is the best type of DIY carpet care
• Regular vacuuming can add years to carpet lifespan
• The Carpet and Rug Institute recommends carpets get vacuumed twice a week
• Make sure to at least vacuum carpets at least once a week, cleaning major hallways more frequently
• Very busy areas of our carpet might benefit from daily vacuuming
• We recommend purchasing a high quality vacuum that’s ideal for rugs

Cleaning Spills ASAP

• Make sure to clean carpet spills and stains as soon as possible
• This will remove the risk of stains setting more deeply into carpet fibers the longer you leave it

Mats and Rugs for Protection

• We recommend using rugs and mats at entryways to catch soil from outside before it touches your carpet
• We recommend using mats and rugs in high traffic areas like hallways to protect your carpets from grime and dirt
• We recommend periodically rotating these mats and rugs for more efficiency

Leaving Shoes at the Front

• We recommend leaving your shoes at the door in order to prevent how much soil can reach your carpets and rugs

Air Filter Changing

• Regularly change air filters on purifiers, HVAC systems, and ACs. high quality air filters catch a wide range of airborne particles and contaminants before they can hit and settle into your carpet fiber.

Pet Maintenance

• Brush pet fur and hair to limit shedding
• House train your pets
• Keep pet wipes and towels near your door to use when pets come back into your home
• Set up pet beds and blankets around your home to prevent them from resting on furniture
• Wash blankets and beds regularly

Rearrange Furniture

• Rearrange furniture from time to time to limit how much carpet fibers are crushed and matted down.
• Don’t drag heavy furniture around on your carpet
• Use carpet protectors and / or sliders under furniture legs to help more effectively distribute weight