Three Helpful Tips for Preventing Carpet Dents
Whether you’re moving into a new home or just rearranging your living room furniture, the moment you lift your couch or table you’ll be greeted by an annoying leave-behind: carpet dents. A Personal Touch Carpet Cleaning is one of the Denver metro area’s most respected carpet companies, and we’ve seen our share of carpet dents in our clients’ homes and offices. Speaking from experience, here are three tips for preventing carpet dents from forming. Change is Good Though you may love the way your dining room is arranged, sticking with the same layout for too long is a surefire way for carpet dents to appear. That’s why we recommend moving your furniture regularly. And the good thing is you don’t have to move your cumbersome curio from one side of the room to the other – a small, one-inch adjustment done every couple of months is enough to keep carpet dents from forming. Heavy furniture is the biggest contributor to carpet dents – the longer it stays in one place, the more it compresses the carpet fibers underneath. When moving heavy furniture, ask someone to help you. Or, even better, put casters on your heavy items for easy rolling. Use Caster Caps Lots of people know what casters are, but mention a “caster cap” to your neighbor and you’ll probably receive a blank stare. Caster caps aren’t wheels, but they’re just as effective. These round objects are plastic or rubber on one side, which is the side upon which your heavy furniture rests. The other side has numerous small “spikes” that stick in the carpet. The spikes don’t cause indentations – rather, they pierce seamlessly through the carpet strands. Caster caps work great for any kind of furniture: couch, chair, table, bed, you name it. And while really heavy items might cause the caster cap to form a dent, it’s only temporary and easily fixable with a quick vacuuming. Choose the Right Carpet Having spent decades focused on carpet repair near Littleton, we’ve installed, repaired, and walked on virtually every kind of carpet known to man. We can vouch for the existence of “dent-proof” carpet, and while it’s pricier than your average, “non-dent-proof” carpet, it’s worth the investment – especially if your home has a fair amount of heavy furniture. Also, this type of high-density carpet offers the added bonuses of maximum comfort and durability. Along with high-density carpet, you can also install high-density padding – another great option for minimizing dents. If you go to a home store or a carpet shop looking for this kind of carpet, there’s an easy test you can do to confirm you’re holding something high-density. Just pick up a sample and fold it over. If you can see the carpet backing through the fibers, the carpet isn’t high-density. But if the backing is covered, then you’ve found a high-density, top-quality carpet. Call us today at 720.344.2870 for more carpeting tips and tricks, or use our online contact form to request your free estimate. Remember at A Personal Touch, “We don’t cut corners, we clean them.”
Winter Carpet Care
Winter can be especially difficult on your carpets. Wet cold season weather means that your carpets need special care during this season. Our tips will help you keep your carpets looking great all season and all year long. 1. Take off your shoes at the front door. Eighty percent of the dirt and moisture that gets into carpets comes from the outdoors. When it snows outside, you have damp shoes that may carry caked road sand in their soles. Take them off before walking across carpets to keep this out of your home. 2. Vacuum more often. When a lot of material is being dragged inside, it pays to vacuum a couple of times a week or even more often. Getting to this dust and dirt early can keep it from working its way deep into carpets. 3. Use mats by the front door. Having a mat both outside and directly inside the front door can remove any dirt and water before it gets inside to start making a mess of your carpets. Clean these mats often so that they can continue to do their job most effectively. 4. Handle stains right away. Holiday parties mean holiday stains. If someone spills food, wine or another substance, blot the area right away. Spot treat soon after to keep the stain from setting. If you are having trouble lifting the stain, call a professional for carpet cleaning in Denver or Littleton. 5. Have your carpet professionally cleaned. Consider capping off the winter season by having your carpet professionally cleaned. Because we spend more time indoors in the winter and have a higher chance of tracking in dirt and moisture, carpets can be especially dirty this time of year. By getting your carpets cleaned at the end of the season, you can start the spring with a fresh new look. We are dedicated to keeping your carpets looking great throughout the year and helping them last longer. Get in touch today for carpet cleaning in Littleton, Parker, Castle Rock or southern Denver! Call us today at 720.344.2870 or use our online contact form to request your free estimate. Remember at A Personal Touch, “We don’t cut corners, we clean them.”