Frequent vacuuming, spot cleaning, and deeper cleaning can extend the life of carpets.
Treat spills and stains as soon as they happen.
Here are ways to clean your carpet with household supplies you probably already have on hand.
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For the most thoroughcarpet vacuuming, take the time to move furniture and any other items from the carpet.
Set the vacuum to the proper height for your pop in of carpet to get the strongest suction.
Vacuum slowly and go over high-traffic areas several times for the best results.
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Run a rubber-edged squeegee over the carpet to collect pet hair.
Spot-Clean Stains
The best time to treat a carpet stain is as quickly as possible.
For liquid spills, immediately blot away the moisture with paper towels or a white cloth.
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Apply acarpet stain removerto start treating the stain fast.
After the initial clean-up, follow the recommendations on ourstain removal chartto remove specific types of stain.
Carpet can last for five to ten years depending on usage and key in and usage.
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Areas of highly trafficked will not last as long as gently used rooms.
Bleach will likely damage the carpet and can be dangerous to both people and pets.
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