Your carpet has been exposed to dinner parties, dirty shoes, and messy toddlers, among other things. These encounters have caused your carpet to wear out faster than you'd hoped. Your original 5-year replacement plan looks closer to a 1-year carpet replacement plan. It's heartbreaking!
But don't worry! What if we told you that our carpet experts at Zerorez® Tampa Bay have compiled a list of things that will help you avoid this heartbreak and extend the life of your carpet, even when life turns messy? Don't believe it? Well, look no further! Here are seven carpet cleaning hacks that will extend the life of your carpet:
Carpet Care Tip #1: Vacuum Often
When dirt and debris are left on your carpet for long periods, they damage carpet fibers and reduce its life. Vacuuming regularly is a crucial step in extending the life of your carpet.
Carpet Care Tip #2: Clean Spills Quickly
Clean up carpet spills immediately. The longer you let a spilled substance sit on your carpet, the more soiled and stained your flooring will become. Plus, spills are much easier to clean when they are taken care of right away. Avoid letting a mess get out of hand by giving it the attention it needs as soon as possible.
Be mindful of what you use to clean up a spill. Some cleaning products can damage your carpets further:
Hydrogen peroxide can bleach your carpet and immediately worsen the problem.
Commercial carpet stain removers can be filled with residue and hazardous chemicals for children and pets. These removers often leave behind dirt-attracting residue, which can cause the carpet to get dirty faster.
You might think that dishwasher detergent is the right move, but this substance is among the absolute worst things you can put on your carpet. The sticky residue left from dishwasher detergent attracts dirt and dust, making the stain more permanent than it was before applying this disastrous cleaning solution.
When in doubt, call Zerorez! Our non-toxic Zr™ Water was created to handle emergency spills without compromising the integrity of your carpet.
Carpet Care Tip #3: Move Furniture
It's crucial to rotate your furniture. Why? Well, first of all, it's fun to change things up now and then. Aside from that, moving your couch and coffee table helps your carpet. Rotating your furniture allows exposed areas of your carpet to have a break and gives previously hidden areas a chance to enjoy more use, which reduces overall wear and tear.
Carpet Care Tip #4: Always Cut Snags
Carpets naturally snag over time. Avoid pulling at snags and carpet strings. If you notice a loose string, fix the problem with scissors instead of a tug.
Pulling on snags in your carpets is one of the fastest ways to ruin them. When you pull snags, you untie your carpet, which causes it to fall apart. Always cut strings and snags.
Carpet Care Tip #5: Use Area Rugs
Use area rugs on your carpets. It might sound odd, but area rugs are trendy and helpful. Putting an area rug on your carpet can bring life to a room and breath to your carpet. Area rugs allow your carpets to have a break from the constant wear of foot traffic.
Carpet Care Tip #6: Use a Shoe Rack
You already know that wearing shoes inside your home invites viruses, bacteria, and other pollutants into your space. Shoes can also bring in dirt that can embed into your carpet's fibers, making cleaning harder.
If you can't get your kids (or neighbors) to take off their shoes, invest in a shoe rack. You can place the rack next to the front door. Its prominent presence might provide your neighbors with an extra reminder.
Carpet Care Tip #7: Invest in Air Duct Cleaning with Zerorez
Replace your HVAC filter often. This can reduce the amount of dust that settles in your carpets. Even better, investing in regular air duct cleaning can also prevent dust and dirt from building up and causing problems for you and your carpets. Air duct cleaning not only helps reduce dust but also significantly improves indoor air quality, promoting a healthier home environment.
At Zerorez, we offer reliable and effective air duct cleaning services. Keep your carpets and home fresh by reaching out to us to schedule an air duct cleaning today!
Carpet Care Bonus Tip: Trust Zerorez Tampa Bay
Why should you trust Zerorez more than other carpet cleaners? Well, let's tell you a bit about our history and your carpets.
Zerorez was conceived by our co-founders, Gaylord Karren and John Hopkins, in the early 90s while managing several thousand rental properties in Houston and Dallas, Texas.
One of the largest expenses each month was the cost of replacing carpets. They had over 2.5 million square feet of carpet in their properties, and every time a tenant moved out, they needed to clean the carpets for the next tenants, but no carpet cleaner could clean the carpets well enough to "keep them on the ground."
Gaylord and John were spending over $100,000 every month to replace the old carpets. The two started researching a better way to care for and preserve carpets. As they studied, they found two major problems: the industry carpet cleaning products and the stain removal methods.
They found that the soaps used in most carpet cleaners attract and hold on to dirt. They also found that most carpet cleaners don't get all the soapy residue out of the carpets. This meant that the carpets continued to attract dirt, which caused the carpets to get dirtier faster and eventually wear out long before they should have.
Armed with this information and ideas gleaned from techniques used in the oil and gas industry, Gaylord and John developed the Zerorez process, which was designed to clean carpets and other surfaces properly.
The Zerorez process saves you time and money by cleaning your carpets with Zr™️ Water, which doesn't leave behind a sticky residue. Their process was very different than the previous industry standard of harsh chemicals, detergents, and soaps.
Zerorez does not use harsh chemical additives, which ensures clean surfaces and safe conditions for families and pets. With our Zero Residue® process, your carpets will not only look cleaner, but they will also stay cleaner longer.
So, what are you waiting for? Give us a call and schedule a carpet cleaning appointment today.