Nothing will make your carpet look cleaner than vacuuming it. This one task will do more to extend the life of your carpet than anything else. When vacuuming your carpet, it is however, important you are doing it right in order to see the maximum cleaning results. AmeriBest Carpet Cleaning is here to share some vacuuming tips to help you keep effectively keep your carpets cleaned.
Some people are concerned that vacuuming their carpet too often will lead to the breakdown of carpet fibers. One important thing to remember is the fact that the fine dirt and dust that settles into the fibers of your carpet are far more destructive than any quality vacuum would ever be. You should be vacuuming your carpet at least two times a week to keep up with the dirt and debris that accumulates in your carpet fibers.
During the vacuuming process, when you rush through it, your vacuum simply can’t keep up. If you want to give your carpet a thorough cleaning, you need to slow down. Take your time and spend a little bit longer on each pass to allow your vacuum to remove the debris from your carpet effectively.
Everyone has them; high traffic areas throughout their home where more foot traffic is the norm. These areas should be given a little more attention than everywhere else in your home. You may need to vacuum these areas more often to keep them clean. You should never wait until they look dirty to clean them. Vacuum high traffic areas every other day or so for maximum results.
Not every vacuum is created equal. Some vacuums will work much better at removing debris from your carpet fibers than others. One important thing to remember about your vacuum, is the height of the beater bars. You shouldn’t have them too low, or they could possible cause damage to your carpet. One the flip side, when they are too high, they won’t effectively clean. You should start with the beater bars as high as possible and continue to lower them until they are getting some resistance from your carpet.
How is your vacuum supposed to clean your floors if it isn’t clean itself? When the canister on your vacuum cleaner is completely full, it can’t work as well. Not only that, but it can be hard on the vacuum itself. Your vacuum needs to have good airflow in order to run properly.
Not only is vacuuming essential in keeping your carpet clean, but you need to have your carpet cleaned professionally at least once a year as well. The carpet cleaning experts at AmeriBest Carpet Cleaning will be able to remove tough stains and fine dust that has settled deep into the fibers of your carpet. This will help your carpet last longer. Call us today!