:: Carpet Tips for Your Home

Tips for Your Carpet Care

1. Use a vacuum cleaner equipped with a HEPA filter or other "allergen containment" system.

2. Avoid decorating with soft upholstery, tapestries, thick drapes or long, heavy curtains that are difficult to wash and attract dust. Instead, use shutters, blinds, or light, washable curtains on your windows. If you have washable curtains, remember to wash them! Try to use furniture with canvas, leather, or some other dense, easily cleaned fabric.

3. Encourage your family to use the doormats at each entrance, to diminish the amount of pesticide, dirt, and other outdoor items tracked onto the carpet.

4. Vacuum at least once, and preferably twice each week; this cuts down on the amount of dirt and other particles that are ground into the fibers of the carpet.

5. Clean spills immediately, using approved spot cleaner or household items such as club soda, vinegar and water, baking soda, or a mixture of dish detergent and water.

6. Steam clean your carpets 1-2 times a year with water only or use a child friendly cleaning product not the "recommended" or included cleaning solutions.

7. Consider installing a special allergen filter on your ventilation system.