What are some of the most common mistakes homeowners make in trying to maintain their carpet?
A. Many homeowners think If a little is good, then more must be better. More is not better when it comes to most cleaning agents. Another problem faced by people is that they apply products that are not suitable for carpets (example: window cleaner, chlorine bleach, tile cleaner, etc.). Another common mistake is that some people believe that if you clean your carpet, it will get dirtier sooner. This used to be true of all cleaners 25 years ago. But if you use an industry certified fiber specialist, this should not be the case today. Q. Vacuuming is a very important part of carpet maintenance. How often should it be done, and what type of vacuum works the best? A. Vacuuming daily is not too often, even if only one person lives in the home. Usually two to three times a week is enough. An upright style vacuum with a beater bar and soft bristles is a very good choice for a vacuum. Couple this with a low filtration vacuum bag and correct height adjustment of the vacuum from the floor, and y
