|
CLEAN
YOUR EXISTING CARPET OR REPLACE IT?
If
you are deciding on whether or not you should
clean your existing carpet or have it ripped
out and install new flooring, then you've come
to the right place.
If your carpet is less than ten years
old and you are on a tight budget, then it may
be better for you to have your carpet
professionally cleaned, then wait a couple of
years to when you can better afford to install
new carpeting or a new type of flooring.
On the other hand, if your carpeting is
more than ten years old and you either are
trying to sale your home, or are just plan
tired of looking at your existing carpet, then
we can help you select the right type of carpet
for your home.
Carpet
retailers offer a wide range of carpet grades,
styles, and textures, as well as a variety of
pad materials.
Carpet fibers are available in two
classes, natural and synthetic, with wool being
the primary natural fiber used in carpet.
Wool is also more commonly used in area
rugs than in wall-to-wall carpet.
Synthetic
fibers include nylon, polyester, and olefin.
Most wall-to-wall carpet uses synthetic
fibers instead of natural fibers as the
synthetic are more durable, resilient, maintain
their appearance better and probably the most
important reason is that synthetic fibers are
more stain resistant.
Once
you have selected your carpet, you next have to
choose the right padding.
Carpet padding increases the durability
of the carpet.
The best padding isn’t the thickest
nor is it the most cushioned or the most
expensive.
Selecting a padding that is thin and
dense is often the best choice because it
provides the optimal combination of firmness,
support, and cushioning.
However, different types of carpet
require different types of padding.
Most carpet retailers and manufacturers
provide padding specifications which when
ignored can void the carpet warranty. For this reason, make sure you select padding that meets your
carpet's manufacturer’s specifications.
Now
that you've installed your carpet, you need to
maintain it properly so that it will look great
for years to come.
There are several ways to clean a
carpet, with every method having its advantages
and disadvantages.
However, to keep your carpet clean it
should be vacuumed at least once a week and
steam or dry-cleaned at least once a year.
Each Carpet Cleaning Service will have
their preference for different situations, and
will usually tell you that theirs is the only
way to clean thoroughly your carpet.
However, before you decide on one
professional service over another, you need to
check references as well as guarantees.
If you have small children, or pets, then your
new carpet is in danger of being damaged.
Pets and children, no matter how well
mannered or trained can have accidents.
Children and even adults have been known
to spill something on carpet.
As for pets, if their accidents are not
caught and taken care of immediately, they can
lead to weakness and discoloring of your carpet
as well as leaving behind an odor.
However, with proper cleaning you can
extend the longevity of your carpet, and keep
your home or office stain and odor free.
|
