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One of the aspects of having their carpets cleaned for the first time by professional upholstery cleaning service that many householders may not have previously been aware of is that there is work they need to do, both before and after that carpet cleaning takes place. Before it, they may need to remove furniture from the room, vacuum the carpet, and even arrange for pets to be out of the house during the clean.

Arguably more important than what you need to do before professional carpet cleaning, is what you do afterwards. The reason for this is that those actions can help keep your carpets clean for longer and ensure they are properly maintained. There is a long list of possible actions you might take after professional carpet cleaning, but the seven actions that follow are the most important.

Ensure The Carpet Is 100% Dry

One of the worst mistakes you can make after professional carpet cleaning is to use the room and move furniture back into it, too soon. If the carpet has not fully dried, the issues created can include damage to the carpet, damage to the furniture, and colour transfer.

Vacuum Regularly

One of the best ways to maintain your carpet and prolong its life once it has been professionally cleaned is to vacuum it regularly. Carpet wear is primarily due to sharp pieces of dirt and grit in its fibres, and these are best removed by vacuuming at least twice per week.

Encourage Your Family To Remove Their Shoes When They Enter

Dirt, mud, and oil are but three of the many undesirables that can attack your carpet having been brought into the home on the footwear of those who live there. The simple, and indeed, the only solution, is to ask, or better, insist,  that everyone takes off their shoes as soon as they come through the door.

Use Mats And Rugs

Apart from many of them enhancing the appearance within your home, mats and rugs are ideal for protecting your carpets from wear and stains. In particular, placing a mat or rug on areas of carpet that suffer the most foot traffic, such as just inside the main door is an excellent way to protect your newly cleaned carpets.

Regularly Rotate Furniture

Furniture has two effects on a carpet. It can give some areas protection and not others, and it also creates areas of higher footfall than others. The way to counter this issue after professional carpet cleaning is to place your furniture in different positions than before the cleaning, Further, you should rotate your furniture again every few months.

Always Deal With Stains Immediately

This should happen whether you have had your carpets professionally cleaned or not, assuming you do not want carpets covered in stains. As for after a professional clean, if you want your carpets to remain in that tip-top clean condition for as long as possible, stains of any kind should be dealt with, the minute they occur.

Use Carpet Protection

Many carpets benefit from being having carpet protectants applied to them which helps repel dirt and spills from staining carpets. One caveat is that you should seek the advice of your professional carpet cleaners to ensure your carpet is suitable for a protectant, and if so, ask which one is the right one for your carpets.