School is in session, and we’re reaching the end of September! Get ready for beautiful leaves, trick-or-treating, and a fantastic Thanksgiving. One of the caveats of all the beautiful colors in the Woodbridge area is the presence of dead brown leaves in your home! These leaves not only track everywhere but also break up when dried out, becoming an absolute mess in your carpets.
Similar to keeping anything else out of your home (and off your beautiful rugs and carpets), there is a general set of best practices you can follow to limit the issues you’re facing.
Best Practice No. 1: Keep Shoes Off
Your children and their friends will likely be making leaf piles and diving into them, but that doesn’t mean the leaves need to end up in your house. When kids (and adults) come inside, have them place their shoes on a mat to prevent outside dirt from tracking in. In addition to keeping this mat in an accessible location, vacuum the mat and the areas around it regularly to prevent leaf particles from sticking to socks and tracking around the home.
Best Practice No. 2: Vacuum Regularly
Vacuuming regularly is a great way to prevent the unnecessary buildup of fall contaminants. Whether it’s crushed-up dried leaves or pollen you can’t necessarily see, a good vacuum will take care of the issue. However, ensuring that you have a powerful and effective vacuum is very important. Always make sure to check the battery on any cordless vacuum and empty the vacuum bag regularly (whether it’s cordless or not).
Best Practice No. 3: Schedule Yearly or Bi-Annual Professional Carpet and Rug Steam Cleaning
While vacuuming is great, it simply may not do the trick depending on the pattern and density of your carpet. If your carpet is very thick and the fibers have a unique pattern, your non-commercial-grade vacuum may leave remnants of dead leaves and pollen. Hiring a professional team, such as Neighborhood Carpet Cleaners if you’re in Woodbridge or Prince William County, is a great way to take care of this issue. Regardless of whether you can see dirt and pollen, investing in professional cleaning at least once a year helps reduce the amount of dust and contaminants in your carpet.
Don’t let the fall fun ruin your carpets and rugs; follow these tips instead! If you have any questions or are seeking recommendations specific to your situation, reach out to our team. We’re here for all your carpet-related needs in the Prince William County area.
Phone: +1 (703) 349-4791
Email: henry@ncc-va.com
Website: www.neighborhoodcarpetcleaners.com
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