Whilst carpets add warmth and style to a home, they also act as an effective filter that trap dirt, allergens, and soil particles.

Without regular maintenance and cleaning, these particles can damage carpet fibres and lead to poor air quality and increased allergic symptoms.

And although nothing will beat professional carpet cleaning when it comes to keeping your carpets clean and hygienic, there are other steps you can take yourself to maintain their condition and cleanliness

Regular vacuuming

Regularly vacuuming your carpets is the first step in removing loose soils and particles that can breed bacteria.

Vacuuming will help remove surface dirt, dust and allergens before they become embedded in the fibers.

We recommend vacuuming high traffic areas twice per week and once a week for other areas.

If you have pets in your household, you may want to consider even more frequent vacuuming.

Address stains and spillages immediately

Stains and pills are inevitable, but it’s important to deal with them quickly.

The sooner you address a spillage, the better your chances of preventing it becoming a stain.

Firstly, never scrub or rub away at a spillage because it can push the liquid deeper into the carpet fibres.

Blot the spill with a clean white cloth or towel to absorb as much of the liquid as possible. Then apply a safe cleaning solution to the area, blotting from the outside in.

If you cannot completely remove the spillage, contact your trusted local professional carpet cleaner.

Preventative measures

There are simple steps you can take to prevent soils and contaminents from gettting into your carpet fibres in the first place.

Place mats at entrances to trap soil and dirt.

Remove your shoes before entering your home.

Placing a shoe rack at an entrance is a good reminder to visitors that shoes do not belong on your carpets!

Carpet care for pet owners

Pets make carpet maintenance even more important.

Regular vacuuming is even more important and you should consider a pet hair remover tool to effectively remove hair that gets trapped in carpet fibres.

Consistent grooming of your pets can also reduce the amount of hair they shed onto carpets and floors.

If a pet has an accident, clean it up immediately and contact your local carpet cleaner for advice on an appropriate cleaning solution to use.

***It is important to check that any cleaning product is pet friendly before use.

Invest in professional carpet cleaning

While regular vacuuming and swiftly reacting to spillages are important, they only remove surface dirt and so should be regarded as maintenence measures.

To keep your carpets truly clean, you should invest in professional carpet cleaning.

Generally, recommend professional cleaning every 12-18 months, even if there are no obvious stains on your carpet.

This will help remove embedded soils and kill any bacteria in your carpets.

When selecting a local carpet cleaning service, look for companies with good reviews and professional training.

Check out Cleaner Move’s carpet and upholstery cleaning reviews:

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   Roy Purvey 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Efficient and thorough service. The operator was conscientious and meticulous and the result was excellent. Our bedroom carpet has been rejuvenated. Thank you Cleaner Move.
  
 
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   Johanne Holman 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Thank you so so much. You were super efficient, flexible and supportive in my booking of the clean and then beyond outstanding with the results. The oven, the carpets and the rugs look brand new... thank you x
  
 
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   Catherine Martin 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We just had Nik in to clean our carpets- Absolutely fantastic job!
Nik came at short notice, which really helped us.
He was so professional and extremely hard working.
Our carpets now look brand new!
We will definitely be using this company again, and thoroughly recommend it to anyone.
Couldn’t of found a better company, thank you so much Nik
  
 
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   valerie meldrum 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent all of the above and more. The cleaner was very diligent and went about his business quietly and efficiently
  
 
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   Keiran Simpson 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Needed carpet repairs after a chimney breast removal and using this team was a great relief. Job was completed quickly and professionally and looks great. Clean and tidy work
  
 
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   Hayley Burton 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Amazing service! Logged a request and the they had responded, arrived and completed the job all within a few hours!! Absolutely delighted, thank you so much!!
  
 
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   Andy Fey 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Thanks Nik great job will highly recommend.
  
 
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   Ian Uzice 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Nik came to machine clean a hardwood floor for me. He was on time, professional and did a great job. Looked a 100 times better after he was done. Getting him back to do the rest of the ground floor
  
 
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   Matt Beth 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Wonderful service! Excellent response time, communication and the sofa looks brand new again.