How To Maintain Your Rugs if You Have PetsMaintaining your rugs takes more than simply vacuuming them a few times a week and cleaning up any spills when they happen. By having your rugs professionally cleaned by us at Carpet Cleaning Nurse's Touch, you increase the longevity of your rugs. Just how often should you have a professional to come in and clean your rugs, though? Well, that answer depends on what all goes on in your home on the rug.
One big factor to consider is if you have pets. If you have furry friends in your home, you will want to clean the rugs a lot more frequently. Dogs and cats are known for bringing in dirt and other particles you don’t want from outdoors. These particles can put a lot of wear and tear, if left unremoved, on your carpet in areas where there is a lot of foot traffic because of the grinding in of the dirt. Plus, having animals increases the chance of you having urine and/or fecal matter on your rug. If you have pets in your home, your large area rugs should be cleaned professionally at least yearly. If, at any point, you see your pet urinating on your rug, clean up the stain at once. Do this with a clean white rag, blotting from the outside of the stain towards the center of it. You should also vacuum your rug at least every other week to remove loose particles of dirt. Another factor to consider is if you have children. The rules for children are almost identical to the rules for having pets on a rug. Children tend to spill drinks and track in dirt daily. To keep the rugs looking nice between your professional visits, we recommend keeping a personal steam cleaner in your home. It is recommended that you steam clean the areas that are high traffic as often as they need while also having a yearly cleaning scheduled by a professional. Be sure to hire a reputable carpet cleaner for all your carpet and rug cleaning needs. That way, you can keep your rugs as soft and vibrant as the day you bought them. |
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