“I take the carpets once a year to a carpet washing company and vacuum them once or twice a week. I don’t feel comfortable without carpets and aisles at home.”- says Betty. Many people like her find it uncomfortable at home without carpets. And this article is for them. 

The home becomes more cosy and hospitable when the room has carpets and aisles. In addition, the house is warming, which is a goal for colder days. See tips for carpets at home to make them look new. 

• It is good to beat the carpets twice a year because you remove the accumulated dust and preserve the colours of the fabric. 
• Do not lay the carpet immediately after washing the floor, as moisture can damage the fabric. Wait a few minutes until the floor is dry. 
• If you want to keep the colours of the carpet, sprinkle it with baking soda and leave for 20 minutes. Then vacuum the carpet. Another option is to use moist salt or cornstarch. 
• If desired, you can add flavour. Mix the baking soda with a few drops of essential oil of your choice, close the mixture in a glass jar to flavour nicely and then sprinkle the carpet with it. After 15 minutes, vacuum. 
• You can also refresh the colours of the carpet by dissolving 1 tbsp. of apple cider vinegar in 1 litre of cold water, then pass the carpet with a brush with soft bristles soaked in the solution. 
• Tea leaves have a similar effect. After making the infusion, squeeze the tea leaves and sprinkle the carpet with them, and after 15 minutes, vacuum it. 
• It is good to rotate the carpet 90 or 180 degrees periodically to prevent it from wearing out. 
• Never allow stains on the carpet to dry because they are harder to remove and can damage the fabric. 
• If there are concave circles on the carpet caused by heavy furniture, you can fix them by passing the place with a fork – so you ruffle the felted threads.  
• When washing the carpet with a special detergent, remember that the ideal measure is 1 tbsp per 1 litre of water. 

Carpet cleaning is essential not only for the comfort of the home but also for the health of everyone at home. Proper and regular carpet cleaning helps you eliminate dust and other microorganisms that could cause an allergic reaction. 

A mandatory part of the weekly carpet care is vacuuming. If you have a pet, you should use the vacuum cleaner more often. But we must note that it is crucial not only the carpet but also the floor surface on which it lies. Here are some more tips: 

1. Remove the dents from the furniture with an ice cube 

Have you ever rearranged your furniture or replaced it with new ones that are not the same size and noticed dents left on your carpet? To get rid of marks and bring your carpet back to life, put an ice cube in the ditch and let it melt. Once melted, brush the carpet fibres with your fingers to revive them.  

A tip: When moving your furniture, ensure that you do not slide it on the carpet. Otherwise, it may cause waves. 

2. Roll up your carpet to prevent the colour of the parquet from changing 

If you have hardwood flooring, you may be unaware that it is constantly changing colour. Direct sunlight, UV rays, traffic and air pollutants contribute to the change in colour of the natural wood floor. Darker-coloured wood usually does not change colour as drastically as lighter wood, but the change occurs to varying degrees on all-natural wood floors. (Note that laminate flooring does not change colour, as the surface of the “wood” is essentially an image of wood laid on pressed wood chips.) 

Carpets on parquet can “protect” the wood underneath, protecting it from light and air. After a while, the parquet around the carpet shows a colour change. Then, when you remove the carpet, the difference is noticeable. 

To minimize this effect, remove the carpet(s) when you plan to be away – for example, when you go on vacation. Roll up the carpet, set it aside, and open the blinds or curtains. That will allow light and air to reach the wood, thus reducing the effect of colour change. 

So when you want to change your carpet or remove it altogether, your hardwood will be more evenly coloured. 

3. Turn your carpet over to prevent traces of use 

We tend to walk the same paths in our homes: for example, we take the shortest, most direct route from point A to point B, and we usually walk in the centre of the corridor. That means signs of wear begin to appear earlier. Minimize this phenomenon in carpets by rotating them 180 degrees every six months. You can do the same way with your mattress. Turning the carpet will help to wear the carpet evenly. 

4. Buy an extra rug for your stairs 

Stairs are the area with the highest traffic in any home, so the carpet on the stairs will age much faster than the carpet in other areas. Therefore, if you have the opportunity, buy twice the amount of carpet you need for your stairs, and keep the spare rolled up in a dark and dry place. 

5. Regular cleaning 

To keep carpets clean, it is necessary to vacuum, remove stains immediately, and deep clean once a year. Suction prevents impurities from penetrating deep into the carpet and damaging the fibres. Vacuum the entire surface of the carpet at least once a week or more often if necessary. 

Deep cleaning will remove the dirt that has penetrated the deeper layers of the carpet and thus prolong the life of your carpet. Contact a carpet cleaning company to do this. 

6. Maintain the density of the carpet 

Move the furniture from time to time to prevent flattening in certain places. Place protective pads on the legs of the furniture and move them from time to time to prevent flattening in a specific direction. Avoid direct exposure to the sun to avoid discolouring the carpet and keep the colours fresh.