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How to Protect Your Carpet to Last Longer
You just got your carpets cleaned or, perhaps, you got a new carpet entirely! It looks great now but with kids, pets, and life in general you’re concerned they won’t stay that way. After all, flooring is one of your home’s biggest investments. It’s only natural to ask yourself what you can do between professional cleanings to make sure your carpet lasts as long as possible. Luckily, there are a few simple and quick steps you can take to make sure you get the most out of your investment! There are some very easy things you can do to help prolong the life of your carpeting.
3M Scotchgard Treatment will Protect Your Carpets
3M Scotchgard protection creates a barrier on your carpet and upholstery, helping prevent liquid and soil from absorbing into the fibers. It’s an odorless, invisible application that makes spills and dirt bead up at the surface of your fabric, making it simple and quick to clean up messes.
This is a protectant that can be applied by professional cleaners right after they clean, and it’s something we recommend for all our customers who want their carpet to last. 3M Scotchgard will help repel liquids (which gives you longer to get it out before the spill sets into the fibers) and also help repel dry soil (which will help prevent wear damage). Many carpet manufacturers actually require protectant after cleanings in order to keep the warranty up to date!
What Does 3M Scotchgard Smell Like?
Absolutely nothing! Scotchgard is designed to be odorless, so nothing gets in the way of that “freshly-cleaned” smell.
What Does 3M Scotchgard Feel Like?
Again, absolutely nothing. 3M Scotchgard won’t affect the texture of your carpet or upholstery in any way (save being slightly damp when first applied). Once it dries along with your freshly-cleaned carpet, you won’t even know it’s there - until you spill something on it!
So How Do I Know My 3M Scotchgard Treatment is Working?
3M Scotchgard will make liquid bead up on the surface of the fibers, giving you more time to clean up after a spill. Also, vacuuming will remove much more dirt and soil than before, making your regular cleaning chore much easier!
How Long Does 3M Scotchgard Last?
How long 3M Scotchgard will last on your carpet or upholstery depends on a few factors - like foot traffic, usage, and cleaning schedule - but a good rule of thumb is that you should get it cleaned and reapplied every 6 months for optimal protection. The best thing about 3M Scotchgard is what it does for the longevity of your carpet. When you compare the cost of applying protectant vs the cost of replacing your carpeting sooner than you have to.. Well, let’s just say you’re saving PLENTY of money going with Scotchgard! So the next time you get your carpets or upholstery professionally cleaned, make sure you ask about the best way to protect carpet from stains - 3M Scotchgard!
Additional Tips to Help Your Carpet Last Longer
While 3M Scotchgard stands out as an exceptional protector for your cherished floor coverings, there are additional practical methods you can employ to safeguard your investment. Here are some tried-and-true strategies that go hand-in-hand with Scotchgard, ensuring that your carpet remains vibrant and luxurious for years to come. So, let's dive into these invaluable tips that will help you maximize the lifespan of your carpet and maintain the perfect balance between aesthetics and durability.
Take Your Shows Off When on the Carpet
Having everyone take their shoes off when they enter your home is a huge step to reduce the influx dirt and wear of your carpet fibers. Have a plastic mat for everyone to set their shoes in. If that isn’t an option, an entry rug right by the entryway will help make sure you and your family aren’t tracking in soil from the outside world.
Vacuum Your Carpets Frequently
Another important way to keep your carpet looking fresh is frequent vacuuming. Carpet can hold much more than its own weight in dirt that isn’t visible to the naked eye, and vacuuming is a great way to remove it. There’s no such thing as vacuuming too often! The more you do it the cleaner your carpeting will be – and the longer it will last.
Get Your Air Ducts Clean
There are also things that can be done every few years to prolong the life of your carpeting. One of them is to get your air ducts cleaned. Your ducts push air all throughout your home, and if they aren’t clean, they are pushing all the dust, soil, debris, and allergens they collect into your home’s indoor air – and eventually, down into your carpeting. Over time, this can create filtration lines - visible lines of worn in dirt along the edges of your walls or under doorways. These lines show where the soil in your home’s air settles into your carpeting. Getting your air ducts cleaned will not only help keep the dirt and dust out of your carpet, it will keep the dirt and dust out of your entire home!
Rearrange Your Furniture
Another way to get the most out of your carpet between cleanings is to rearrange the furniture in high traffic rooms like your living room. No matter how clean your home is eventually your carpet fibers will begin to wear from use. Moving where the chairs and sofas sit will change where the wear is most prevalent. It’s is a significant home investment, and we all want to make sure our carpet lasts as long as possible. With these easy steps, you can keep your carpet looking great in between professional cleans!
Modernistic has been extending the life of Michigan carpets since 1973. Call or click today to see how we can help you protect your flooring investment!