How to Keep Your Carpets Looking Their Best

By Kriss Standke

All carpets will get dirty. So, naturally they all need to be cleaned. Understanding the best method of cleaning important to maintain the quality and appearance of your carpet. From day to day cleaning to occasional stain removal it's best to do things properly. Daily vacuuming with good suction will remove about half of the soil and dirt that accumulates on your carpets. So what's the best way to get the most out of your time and energy vacuuming?

In low traffic areas running the vacuum cleaner wand over an area three to four times is sufficient. However, in high traffic areas you may need to use as many as 10 wand strokes to do the job properly. Of course it helps to use a quality vacuum cleaner. What is a quality vacuum cleaner? A quality vacuum cleaner is one in which the dirt and debris you remove from your carpet stays inside the vacuum. Many inexpensive vacuum cleaners spew dust and dirt out while you clean. Today's best vacuum cleaners use HEPA filtration systems to collect the tiny particles that escape while cleaning with the older more inexpensive vacuum cleaners. Investing in a quality vacuum cleaner will definitely save you time and energy in the long run.

This article was written by Kriss Standke who is an accomplished Webmaster and publisher of Carpet Cleaning Solutions, Carpet Cleaning Spot, as well as Massage Therapy Spot where he provides detailed and informative articles, tips, and advice.