We focus a lot of our attention on spills and stains and how to remove them, but nothing tests a carpet’s resolve quite like the test of time. Even the most durable and expensive carpets succumb to general wear and tear after years of use and misuse. This is especially true of so-called high-traffic area, where most of the foot traffic happens. These areas usually include stairs, hallways and at the front of chairs and sofas. You may notice these areas becoming discoloured because of the wear. If you want to prevent this discolouration throughout your home, we have provided a number of tips you can use:

Routine Vacuuming

It may seem obvious, but regular vacuuming is the best way to maintain the quality and appearance of your home carpet. Making vacuuming routine will prevent loose damaging particles from being grounded into the carpet fibres due to foot traffic. The carpet fibese will wear down and start to become worn and discoloured if these particles aren’t removed in a timely manner.

Carpet Runners

Carpet runners are long, narrow rugs meant to be used in hallways and other areas of the home where space is narrow and foot traffic is high. They are also used on stairs, but these models do not have the backing used on carpet runners for the floor. Carpet runners are an inexpensive solution to preventing damage from foot traffic and are very durable. They are also easy to clean and certain carpet runners can help hide the discolouration that might already exist on your carpets.

Rearrange Furniture

Rotate the areas of the carpet that are walked on by rearranging your furniture. If you change the position of your couches, chairs and tables once every half a year, you guarantee that no area of the carpet will receive extended foot traffic. It’s also a simple way to give your home a fresh look without spending any money.

Professional Cleaning

Sometimes, no matter how hard you try or how many blogs you read, you are unable to prevent your carpet from succumbing to damage caused by everyday use. This is why you should hire an Ottawa carpet cleaning company like Ja-Doc Inglis to clean your carpets once every 12 to 18 months. This will help you maintain the quality and durability of your carpet so it can withstand the heavy traffic caused by your bustling household.