Keeping Your Carpet Looking Good.

A brand new Carpet is an expensive investment

A brand new Carpet is an expensive investment. Look after it properly and it will last a long period of time and still look good. However, there is a lot of misconceptions and untruths about how to take care of it properly. Here are 5 common myths. Read them, follow them and you will see an excellent return on you investment.

Will buying cheap carpet save money?

Buying cheap carpet will amount to more money in the long run. This is because cheap carpet wears more quickly and you will find yourself replacing it more often. As fitting the carpet is a major amount of the overall cost, you will probably soon wish you had purchased a higher quality floor covering. Cheap carpets are created using carpet fibre like Olefin. It has quite a low resistance to wear. Higher quality carpets contain natural fibres like wool and nylon fibres with a hard latex backing. This makes it way more durable and resistant to wear. The best quality carpet can last for 20 years or more.

Can I save money by buying cheaper underlay?

No. You will not save cash in the long run here. Buy the best quality underlay it is possible to afford. Cheap underlay tends to malfunction quicker and lose its bounce. This has a detrimental effect on the carpet it supports, allowing it to wear quicker. Buy a good quality underlay and protect your carpet.

Carpets under 2 years old do not need professional cleaning, right?

Wrong. All carpets, no matter their age, trap small, microscopic bits of dirt. These break down the fibres in the carpet. That is how the carpet becomes threadbare and worn. The fuzz in the vacuum cleaner is made up of carpet fibres. Professional carpet cleaning machines remove this dirt and soiling very efficiently. Have your carpets professionally cleaned annually.

Can I save cash by using a home carpet cleaning machine?

Not a great idea for the long-term health of the carpet. Professional carpet cleaning machines cost thousands of pounds. Domestic carpet cleaning machines are cheap and underpowered. While they are good at getting water into the carpet, generally they do not possess the power to extract it quickly or effectively. The carpet then takes days to dry, leaving it open to mould and mildew. This breaks down the carpet backing and then the carpet fibres start to fall out. A specialist carpet cleaning machine pumps water and soap into the carpet and extracts the dirty residue from the surface very quickly. The carpet is usually completely dry within 2 to 4 hours. If you want your carpet to last and smell nice get them professionally cleaned.

I have stains on my carpet. Can I treat them with stain removing chemicals?

No. Generally speaking, consumer carpet stain removal products contain abrasive chemicals. You may get away with using them now and again, but consistent use will probably fade the colour from your carpet and damage the fibres. This is because they are usually not stain specific and are designed to deal with a wide variety of stains including blood, red wine, coffee, oil and pet soiling. These stains are made up of different chemicals themselves, so they dont respond well to generic products. Also, carpets are made from a range of different materials and fibres.

Specially formulated, professional fibre and stain specific products work best. You keeps your carpet looking good for longer if you pay for a professional carpet cleaning company to come and remove the stains. If you follow the above tips you will almost certainly save yourself money because you will not have to replace your carpet so frequently!

by: Johan Monarrez

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