Clean Carpet Tips for Thanksgiving

There are ways to prepare the carpet before Thanksgiving and ensure it stays moderately clean.

Thanksgiving is perfect for friends and family get-togethers. Enjoying meals and spending quality time with loved ones can be the best.

But worrying about having a clean carpet could dampen the fun. Heavy traffic and occasional spills can occur, leading to extra work. Fortunately, there are ways to prepare the carpet before Thanksgiving and ensure it stays moderately clean.

Vacuum before guests arrive

Some preparations are in order regardless of how many guests will visit over Thanksgiving. Of course, decluttering is essential, but so is cleaning the carpets.

Thorough vacuuming of all the rooms can make a significant difference and prevent dust and other debris from penetrating deeper into the carpet as the foot traffic increases.

Enforce the "no shoe" policy

Asking guests to remove their shoes at the front door can seem awkward, but it doesn't need to be a problem if done politely.

People usually don't mind obliging the host, especially if they're given the heads up about the "no shoe" policy.

Also, consider adding a signboard next to the front door as a reminder or adding another shoe rack to create more storage space for the shoes.

Buy a few more pairs of slippers

Before the guests arrive and comply with the "no shoes" policy, check how many pairs of slippers are at home. Then, determine if getting a few more pairs could be a good idea.

Alternatively, consider asking the guests to bring their slippers, drastically reducing how dirty the carpet gets. Some might enjoy the idea of wearing slippers as it allows them an increased level of comfort.

Asks guests not to walk around with drinks

The possibility of wine or juice spills makes keeping the carpet clean over Thanksgiving challenging, especially if little kids are around.

While children might drink from closed cups, it's a different story with adults. But gently suggesting to guests to avoid walking around with full glasses in hand might significantly impact how clean the carpet remains after Thanksgiving.

Add a rug or two

The biggest challenge is keeping the carpet areas that will likely have the most foot traffic clean. An excellent workaround is adding a few protective rugs over these specific areas.

Consider a stain-proof rug, but pretty much anything will do. In addition, these rugs are easier to clean and can often be machine washed.

Post-ThanksGiving professional carpet cleaning

After Thanksgiving, it's time to examine how clean the carpet is and whether the strategies suggested worked. Ideally, there will be minimal damage, and the carpet might look great.

If the carpet color is bright and heavily stained or a few stains require more attention, consider hiring a professional carpet cleaning service.

It's perfect timing to have the carpets professionally serviced post-Thanksgiving. It leaves the homeowners enjoying the visual appeal of the super-clean carpet, better air quality, and freshness.

Cruise through tHanksgiving with a clean carpet

Even with the most detailed Thanksgiving preparations, carpet stains and discoloration may occur. While it's difficult not to worry about how the carpet will look after the guests leave, these tips make the situation manageable. Also, don't forget that a professional carpet cleaning after Thanksgiving can restore the floor covering and make the room fresher.

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