How to Keep Your Carpet Clean
There are a few things you can do to make sure your carpet stays as clean as possible:
- Vacuum every week. High traffic areas should be vacuumed even more frequently (high-traffic just means any area that sees the most activity, like hallways and the floors in your most frequented rooms). When you vacuum, use overlapping strokes to make sure nothing gets missed, and change the direction in which you vacuum every couple of weeks.
- Use baking soda. If you have time, sprinkle baking soda over your carpet and let it sit for 10 or 15 minutes before you vacuum. It's an all-natural way to help your carpet get cleaner and squash odors.
- Use a doormat. A lot of dirt comes in on your feet every day, so keep a doormat in front of your door to catch some of the dirt that would otherwise make it into your home. If it's practical, encourage family members and friends to take their shoes off at the door as they come in, as well.