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Carpet, it is great when it is clean but it can sometimes be trouble to keep it that way. Because of this fact many people are switching to hard surfaces. This is an expensive alternative and leads to other problems. But there is no need to replace your carpet. Read this article and learn some tips to keep you loving your homes carpeting.

The best way to keep enjoying your carpet is to of course keep it clean. To do this the best thing you can do is vacuum it often. Vacuuming removes dr soil which can build up in the carpet. A carpet can easily hold its weight in dry soil. Vacuum at least once a week. Twice would be better. Be sure that your vacuum is in good condition and that you are using a fresh bag. Replace bags or empty dust cups when they reach half full.

Another thing you can do to help improve your enjoyment of your carpet is to keep up with stains. Do not let them build up. Instead keep a bottle of spotter handy so that you can clean them as they occur. If you let them get away from you it might lead to you giving up on your carpet so stay on top of things.

To keep your carpet as free of dirt like pet dander and dust remember to change your homes air filter at least once a month to keep it from contaminating your home. When you replace it consider changing to a pleated higher efficiency filter which will trap more dust, allergens, etc. The fiberglass filters are really not all that efficient.

Hopefully these tips will help you maintain your carpe and increase your enjoyment of it. Good luck and happy housekeeping.

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