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Carpeting can be one of the most
durable investments you make for your home - provided you care for
it properly. With routine cleaning and basic maintenance, a quality
carpet can last 20 years or more. |
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Today's carpet are designed to hide
soil and even repel it, thanks to advances in chemical treatments.
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However, carpet fibers can still trap
and hide dust, dirt, bacteria and other pollutants. Over time, that
can lead to matting and a general deterioration of your carpet.
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Regular carpet cleaning has a number
of benefits that we sometimes forget: |
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• It extends the life of your
carpet.
• It gives a fresh, clean look to a room.
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It makes a room smell better.
• It eliminates dust and
particles that bother people with allergies and asthma. |
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Regular vacuuming is perhaps the
easiest and most dependable way to giving your carpet a longer life.
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Here are a few tips to keep in mind when
you're vacuuming at home or shopping for a new vacuum: |
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• Choose a vacuum cleaner with
dual motors, one for suction and the other for the beater bar that
loosens dirt. (Canister vacuums and 'electric brooms' don't have a
beater bar.)
• Make sure your vacuum cleaner has adjustable
and rotating brushes that can loosen ground-in soil, and a strong
enough airflow to penetrate to the backing.
• Make sure
the filtration bag is enclosed and adequately limits particles from
recirculation into the air.
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