Although many people have started to opt for wooden and laminate floors, there really is nothing quite as warm and welcoming as a nice carpet in the home. A good quality carpet in your lounge room, hallway, or bedroom can create a very  cozy, comfortable, and often elegant look. And with so many different styles and carpet types  available, it is easy to find one that matches your taste, needs, color, and budget. However, in order to keep your carpet looking good it needs to be kept clean and properly maintained(regular vacuum and steam cleaning). Nothing would look worse on your floor than a dusty, ragged,stained, threadbare carpet, but with proper cleaning and care from KPs  it hopefully will not  come to this.

Of course, the best form of cleaning for carpets is through prevention. Your carpets will need to be properly cleaned now and again(6-12 months), but you can minimize on expensive cleaning procedures by taking care of your carpet. This means you will need to protect it from the effects of dust and spills. Regular vacuuming at least twice weekly will also help to keep your carpets free of dust and other debris. Spills are a different matter entirely, and could ruin your carpet if not dealt with properly you can see how to treat them on our spot removal tips page . Any spills on your carpet should be dealt with immediately and in the appropriate manner. For example, if you spill a drop of ink, you should restrain from rubbing it. Simply blot it, and then use an appropriate cleaner as instructed.

It is also worth investing in floor mats for areas that are walked on more often, such as hallway carpets. This can protect your carpet from damage caused by dirt coming in and out – mats are far easier and smaller to clean than your whole carpet, so you could save yourself a lot of time ,money and hassle.

For deep down cleaning, there are a number of methods you can use. It is worth remembering that carpet cleaning liquids and products are often packed with chemicals, so they should be used with caution, particularly with children and animals in the house. Wherever possible, go for as mild a cleaning product as possible, although you may sometimes have to use harsher ones to remove stubborn stains and certain spills. A mild carpet shampoo is often the best solution and can produce effective results with minimal risk.