Dirt is any apartment renter’s worst enemy! Think of dirt as thousands of little blades that cut and damage carpet fibers – so, when you walk across a dirty carpet, you are actually grinding sharp dirt particles against the yarn of the carpet. Over time, grinding dirt wears at the fibers, which mats them down and makes them stain easier.
We bet you didn’t think a dirty carpet was this harmful to the integrity of your apartment home, huh? Now, we’ve equipped you with that knowledge, you might want a few extra tips to keep your beautiful, plush carpet looking fresh, clean, and brand-new. Here are 3 tips that can help you get started:
Clean stains right away.
If you get a stain on your carpet, it’s important to address it quickly. At this stage, there’s a 99 percent chance that you can still permanently remove it. The longer a stain sits, however, the more it will penetrate the carpet and become difficult to completely remove. Use water to blot – don’t rub or scrub – the stain first. On tough spots, add vinegar or club soda. Above all else, remember to be patient! Stains happen fast, but it can take some time to remove them.
Vacuum often.
If you’re looking to protect your carpet and keep it in tip-top condition, you’ll want to vacuum the entrance and high traffic areas twice per week. Just keep in mind that oily soil and strain will attract – well, other oily soils and stains. Frequent vacuuming will eliminate dirt and reduce build-up. Be sure to start with a clean bag or filter and vacuum slowly with multiple passes over each high-traffic area. Lower-traffic areas tend to need a single pass, so remain to attune to your foot traffic hotspots to save time.
Hire a pro.
Sometimes, it’s just easier to let a professional handle it. In the case of carpet cleaning, you may warrant a visit from a pro every twelve to eighteen months – if you want to keep your full deposit. Whatever you do, make sure the carpet cleaning team that you hired has truck-mounted equipment, substantial background knowledge, and fair pricing without over-the-top discounts. Our advice is to comparison shop and garners a few estimates before making your final decision on the matter.
Oxford at Santa Clara Apartments in Pflugerville, Texas is committed to making sure that our residents can live their best life! By taking advantage of our tips & tricks, we hope that you can easily maintain—and even improve— your normal routine.