Top 5 Tips for Keeping Carpets Clean in Summer

During summers, homeowners love to relax and spend time outdoors enjoying the beautiful warm weather. Summertime is full of activities, including cookouts, backyard barbecues, pool parties, gardening, family gatherings, and outings. However, increased foot traffic also means dirtier carpets. In summer, carpets take a significant beating and collect more dirt, sand, grime, allergens, stains, and other contaminants than usual and show signs of wear and tear.

Let's consider a few tips for homeowners to minimize damage and keep their carpets in pristine condition this summer:

Keep shoes off the carpet

Shoes are one of the largest sources of dirt, grass, moisture, dust, mud, allergens, and debris tracked inside and onto the carpet. A simple way to keep the carpets clean and protect them from summer wear and tear is to request family members and visitors to take their shoes off before entering the home. Keep a shoe rack at the door and put signage on the door to remove shoes, and place some clean flip-flops for people to wear when they come inside. These simple steps will drastically reduce the amount of dirt and grime trapping in the carpet fibers. 

Ensure regular vacuuming

Staying on top of the carpet cleaning routine during summers is essential to protect the carpet fibers from excessive wear and tear due to high-foot traffic. Leaving dirt, dust, and mud for longer on the carpet can ruin its appearance and cause it to wear down prematurely. Regular vacuuming is the optimal means to keep the carpet looking clean and fresh. Consider vacuuming once a week or more frequently if there are kids and pets. Regular vacuuming eliminates dirt, pet hair, dust, and allergens from the carpet fibers and protects them from damage.

Use mats and area rugs

Place doormats made from absorbent material at the entrances offer people a place to wipe off dirt, moisture, and mud from their footwear. It is a great way to protect the carpets from outside dirt and dust. Carpets often look worn-down or faded in areas with high foot traffic. Putting area rugs and runners in high footfall areas like doorways and hallways increases the beauty of the space and lessens the wear and tear that the carpet experiences. Clean and replace runners, mats, and area rugs regularly to avoid dirt and allergens build-up over time.

Clean spills and stains immediately

Spills and stains from beer, wine, coffee, pet waste, and ice cream are unavoidable during a party. The longer the spills are left to stay on the carpet, the deeper they settle into the carpet fibers, making it tough to remove the stains. Clean any spillage quickly using a dry cloth or baby wipe. Instead of rubbing, consider blotting the spill. A simple way to avoid spills and stains is to organize a party or get together outside rather than indoors. 

Invest in professional carpet cleaning

Besides regular vacuuming, carpets also need professional spot cleaning and deep cleaning to remove dirt trapped deep within the fibers. Depending on the foot traffic, carpets require annual or bi-annual cleaning to look fresh, inviting, and enjoy a longer service life. 

Keep carpets in exceptional condition

Use these tips to spend more time enjoying the summer instead of worrying about dirty carpets. Get in touch with a local carpet cleaning company to learn more about keeping the carpets clean in summer.  

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