Carpet expert tips on keeping carpet clean

An expert in carpets has revealed her top tips for keeping these important home items clean. Johanna Constantinou, a communications director for a carpet retailer, suggests starting with a doormat to decrease the amount of dirt brought into the home by up to 60%. Regularly shake the doormat to remove any accumulated dirt, but avoid using rubber-backed mats on hard floors as they can leave stains.

Don't wait until a carpet looks dirty before cleaning it, as some carpets can hide ingrained dirt. How often you should clean a carpet depends on how frequently the room is used. Most carpets need to be vacuumed at least once a week, but fluffier and softer carpets may require cleaning twice a week or more. Even if a room is not frequently used, dust can still settle on the carpet, so a quick regular clean is still necessary.

For loop pile carpets, use only the suction head of the vacuum, but for more common cut pile carpets, the beater brush head is recommended. Stains should be removed promptly with specialist cleaning solutions.

Keeping carpets clean not only makes a home more hygienic, but may also extend the life of the carpets. North Wales homes and businesses choose carpets for the warmth and cosiness they bring to rooms. They may need a little extra maintenance than hard surface floors, but a good-quality natural fibre carpet adds luxury to any room and should last a long time even in busy households.