National Floors Direct:

General Carpet Cleaning Tips

At National Floors Direct our outstanding customer service extends far beyond installation. Our flooring staff is committed to ensuring your satisfaction from day one. We understand that flooring for your home or office is an investment. All investments require proper care in order to prolong their life. In this edition of flooring tips, our staff has put together an article highlighting some basic guidelines to care for your newly installed carpet.

To begin, the most basic of carpet cleaning techniques is to break out the vacuum. Though basic, frequent vacuuming does wonders in caring for your carpet. Carpets should be vacuumed once a week and even two or three times a week in areas of heavy traffic. Frequent vacuuming with prolong the overall life of your carpet by removing build up of dirt and other particles that can break down the fibers in the carpet. Utilize the full various attachments that come with your vacuum such as the crevice tool or brush head every few weeks. These tools will help you clean the hard to reach areas such as baseboards, radiators, etc.

A good rule of thumb when vacuuming is to divide your room into separate quadrants. Make sure that each quadrant has been adequately vacuumed before moving on to the next. Vacuuming should not be a physical exercise. When vacuuming a room take your time and let the vacuum do the work. Slow and steady vacuuming with ensure the removal of all dirt and grim. Go over each section of the quadrant multiple times. Spend extra time on the areas where people sit or frequently walk.

If your carpet has recently been installed, soil retardants can be applied to keep the carpet clean. Before applying, check with your National Floors Direct customer representative to determine whether or not your carpet type is compatible. For older carpets, adding backing soda to any vacuum will help fight odors.

For other tips concerning care for your floors, check the Resource Center on the National Floors Direct site frequently. At National Floors Direct, New England's Premiere Flooring Company, we look forward to providing you with the tools and information you need to keep your flooring looking it best.