15/09/2016
Some of you folks might remember a TV commercial a while ago, that had the tag line, "you can pay me now, or you can pay me later..." it had to do with oil filters on your car, and it referred to using quality parts and regular MAINTENANCE. I loved how it put you on the spot with making a decision about spending a little more now, so you don't have to spend much more (Huge repair bills, or replacing a car) later.
Well guess what... The same statement can be said about your CARPET and how you take care of it!
All carpet will wear out. it's inevitable. Carpets gets dirty, carpets gets stained, soiled, crushed, and then uglies out to the point that we have to replace them. To prevent this, (or, shall I say, prolong this) you call in the professionals!!! (ME) We whip out impressive machines, sprinkle magic fairy spray on the carpet, suck up the goo, (making sure we show you the dirty tank) then off we go! Your carpet is as good as NEW!
or so you think...
By the time you call in the pros, your carpet is already irreparably damaged! Dirt Kills Carpet! If you have traffic patterns or crushed areas, you have lost carpet fiber. There is no bringing this back to "Like New"!
The solution is, Clean your carpet! DUH, but there is a right way and a wrong way.
Wrong Way: 1. Vacuum once or twice a week when you see actual stuff on the floor, and 2. When you can't bear to look at the dirty stains any longer... Call in a pro to steam clean.
Right Way: 1. Vacuum DAILY. Make sure your housekeeping crews keep up with this simple task, and change the bags in your vacuum cleaners. This will keep dirt and grit from collecting at the bottom of the fibers where they can do some REAL damage.
2. Adopt a regular carpet Maintenance program. Low Moisture Encapsulations work with your regular vacuuming to keep the carpets from setting dirt stains. (Note: DO NOT BONNET CLEAN! this little action will VOID YOUR WARRANTY! I mean it! call me if you have questions)
3. Scheduled hot water extractions every 6 - 9 months.This will deep clean the carpets, help reset the twist in the yarn and refresh the color and pile.
By taking an active approach to your carpet Maintenance you will extend the life of the carpet, and avoid the "Pay me later" portion for many YEARS!!!
(the above advice is suggested for Commercial applications, for residential tips, please leave a comment.)
