by Kelly O'Shaugnessy on October 4, 2011
Carpet Care Tips from San Antonio Carpet Cleaning Company – PRS of Texas

Since carpet is a major investment, homeowners want to do everything they can to maintain its quality and cleanliness. While a professional deep steam clean from a San Antonio Carpet Cleaning Company is necessary at least once a year (bigger families and those with pets should increase the frequency of deep cleans). What can be done to maintain fresh and clean carpets in between those professional deep cleans? Follow these Carpet Care tips to prevent damage and help you easily clean your carpets.
5 San Antonio Carpet Care Tips
- Carpet Care Tip: Vacuum with a Roller Brush
A roller brush attachment on your vacuum is great because the brushing action agitates and lifts carpet fibers to help loosen dust and dirt and results in a deeper more thorough clean than suction power alone
- Carpet Care Tip: Treat Stains Immediately
The best way to remove a stain is to treat it as soon as the spill occurs. Use a clean absorbent cloth to soak up the excess liquid. Apply pressure to the spill but do not rub because this will only push the stain deeper into the carpet fibers.
- Carpet Care Tip: Add Entry Mats and Area Rugs
The carpet in your home is not equally used. Some areas experience much more traffic than others. In the high traffic areas, usually near entrances and exits, add an area rug or entry mat. These will help prolong the life of your carpet.
- Carpet Care Tip: Rotate Area Rugs
If you use area rugs in your home, it is unlikely every part of the rug experiences the same amount of traffic and use. (Just like your carpets) This is easy to fix with area rugs because you can just simply rotate the rug or change the arrangement of your rugs in order to allow for equal use on all areas. This will also help keep the vibrant color of the rugs longer.
- Carpet Care Tip: Make your Carpet a No Shoe Zone
This is the easiest and best way to keep your carpets clean and prolong carpet life. Simply encourage your family and friends to take their shoes off at the door.
Professional San Antonio Carpet Cleaning: Call 210-650-3330 Today
Following these Carpet Care Tips will prolong the life of your carpet, but, we recommend a professional, deep clean once a year to remove difficult spots, dirt, and stains. For your deep steam clean call our San Antonio Carpet Cleaners at 210-650-3330 or fill out a Free San Antonio Carpet Cleaning Request today!
by Kelly O'Shaugnessy on September 19, 2011
Austin and San Antonio Professional Carpet Cleaning Guidelines
A home’s carpet experiences more wear, tear, spills, and dirt than any other surface in the house. Dogs sleep on it, kids play on it, and everyone walks all over it. Maintaining a clean carpet is important for maintaining a clean home. Professional carpet cleaning is a great way to clean, refresh, and eliminate germs and odors. Every home needs good, professional carpet cleaning, but how often? If you’re a pet owner does it make a difference? What are the conditions that affect the necessary frequency of a carpet cleaning?
Homeowner Maintenance and Professional Carpet Cleaning Charts
The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Certification (IICRC) provides easy to follow guidelines for self and professional carpet cleaning frequency depending on the family size, pets, and traffic use. Check out the chart below to find out how often you should be vacuuming and scheduling professional cleanings:
Homeowner Maintenance
| Traffic Soil Rating |
Vacuuming |
Spot Cleaning |
| Infrequently used/light soil |
1 x per week |
Daily or immediately after a spot is noticed |
| Normal Soil (Families with children or elderly) |
1 to 2 x per week |
Daily or immediately after a spot is noticed |
| Heavy soil (Families with pets or those who smoke) |
2 to 4 x per week |
Daily or immediately after a spot is noticed |
| Extreme Conditions (Very large families or those who have several pets) |
Daily |
Daily or immediately after a spot is noticed |
Professional Carpet Cleaning
| Traffic Soil Rating |
Heavy Use Area Cleaning |
Restorative Cleaning |
| Infrequently used/light soil |
Traffic areas every 12 to 18 months |
Every two years or according to the manufacturer warranty |
| Normal Soil (Families with children or elderly) |
Traffic areas every 6 to 12 months |
Annually |
| Heavy soil (Families with pets or those who smoke) |
Traffic areas every 3 to 6 months |
2 x annually |
| Extreme Conditions (Very large families or those who have several pets) |
Traffic lanes every 2 to 3 months |
4 x annually |
Premier Restoration Services Inc., is a Professional Carpet Cleaning company certified by the IICRC. Eliminate stains, dirt, and odor and call PRS of Texas at 1-800-613-1323 or submit a Professional Carpet Cleaning Quote Request to schedule your carpet cleaning today.
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