Carpet Care & Maintenance
At Thornton Flooring, we recommend regular care and maintenance to keep your carpet looking and feeling its very best.
Even if you don’t have a lot of spare time, you can easily incorporate these simple tasks into your regular cleaning routine to help your carpet retain its beauty and softness over the long term!
Start by investing in doormats and placing them throughout your home. Have friends and family members use them when entering your home. You should also ask visitors to remove outdoor shoes before walking across your carpet. It’s important to minimize the amount of dirt tracked onto your flooring, as dirt particles can damage carpet fibers.
Regular Care
Regular and preventative care is crucial to keeping your carpet looking fresh and clean. Maintenance should include regularly vacuuming your carpet using a manufacturer-approved appliance–once or twice a week for medium traffic, more frequent for heavier trafficked areas.
Professional Cleanings
We also recommend that you get your carpet cleaned professionally once or twice a year. An alternative is to shampoo it yourself, although you should make sure you follow your manufacturer’s cleaning guidelines.
Dealing with Spills & Stains
No matter how careful you are, your carpet will likely fall victim to a spill or mess of some sort–especially if you have children or pets. If this happens, don’t panic! Many of our carpets are sold with stain-resistant technology built right into their fibers, making it easy to clean common household messes. Still, it’s important to address spills the right way.
First, determine if a spill is water- or oil-based. You can use a clean cloth to absorb some; others will require a more comprehensive approach. For these, you’ll want to take a look at our common stain removal guide to the right.
Additional Resources
Here is a handy list of additional resources regarding proper carpet care and maintenance.
Preventative Maintenance
Carpet Cleaning Tips
Common Household Stains
Vacuum Guidelines
About Shaw R2X Technology
CARPET PROTECTORS
Place carpet protectors underneath all furniture legs.
CARPET PADDING
Use a quality carpet pad to add extra softness and support.
MOVING FURNITURE
Take care when moving heavy furniture.
BLEACH
Never use bleach on your carpet.
Next Steps
Learn what to expect before, during and after your professional flooring is installed and what steps to take to keep your
flooring looking brand new for years to come. All this and more from your experts at Thornton Flooring.
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