How to Keep Your Carpet Clean This Winter
The winter season in Fort Wayne can be downright messy! Between snow, ice, mud, salt, etc. it can be a real challenge to keep your carpet and floors clean during the winter.
We’ve compiled some Distinctive Do’s and Don’ts on how to keep your carpet clean this winter.
DO invest in entrance mats.
It is a good idea to have mats both inside and outside the door. Entrance mats prevent slipping, soak up moisture from snow and sleet, and are great for scrubbing mud, salt, and extra snow off shoes.
Using a combination of a trapper mat and a walk off mat can help absorb the most debris from outside.
It is important to keep your entrance mats clean, as a clean mat is more effective than one that is full of dirt and moisture.
DO leave your shoes at the door.
Make it a habit to remove your shoes at the door before walking about your home. Encourage your guests to do the same. This can greatly reduce dirt from accumulating on your carpet while increasing the life of your carpet.
If you have pets that go outside, clean and dry their paws before they return inside. Outside debris can get trapped in their fur. Consider wiping their fur so they don’t roll the outside elements around your home, on your carpet, rugs or furniture.
DO vacuum often.
We spend a lot more time indoors during the winter. To stay ahead of all the dust, allergens, dead skin, hair, etc. that accumulates inside your home, vacuuming more frequently is recommended.
Vacuuming at least once a week is a good rule of thumb. If you have kids or pets, 2-3 times a week will help even more.
DO keep the outside clean.
Keep the areas just outside your home clean in order to help prevent dirt and debris from being tracked into your home. Whether it’s leaves, snow, or ice, make sure you shovel or sweep your front porch, patio, garage and sidewalks.
DO clean up messes quickly.
It’s always best to clean up spots/spills as soon as possible, rather than letting them sit and sink into your carpet fibers. Remember that many DIY spot removal tips on the internet can potentially damage your carpet!
DON’T use an adhesive plastic runner on your carpet.
In theory, this sounds like a great way to protect your carpet – it is easy to install, it stays in place and it protects the carpet from getting dirty!
Unfortunately, after plastic runners with adhesive are removed, the adhesive remains on the carpet. This attracts dirt over time and can require multiple cleanings to completely remove.
DON’T use harsh spot removal products.
Many over-the-counter spot removers contain harsh chemicals that can damage your carpet if used improperly by removing color and leaving a bleached spot behind. Others can leave a dirt-attracting sticky residue.
All of Distinctive’s customers receive a complimentary 8 oz. bottle of Spot Out after each cleaning. This product is great for removing general spots and it will not bleach your carpet or leave a sticky residue. It can be purchased between cleanings.
DON’T WAIT to have your carpet professionally cleaned by Distinctive.
Did you know winter is actually the best time to clean your carpet, rugs, floors and furniture?
Our January 2022 newsletter will explain all of the great reasons why!
Your carpet, furniture, rugs, and tile are begging for their end-of-the-year cleaning!
Enjoy a cleaner, healthier home this season.
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“We have some older carpet we thought was in need of replacement. Lots of old stains that came back every time we had it cleaned, wear patterns, etc. Distinctive came in and told us our carpet was actually in great shape and proved themselves correct!
I mean it, this carpet looks almost new! Alan spent a great deal of time and care to make the carpet look better than when we moved in over 10 years ago! Cannot recommend them highly enough. We’ve had AT LEAST four other companies work on the carpet and we’ve cleaned it ourselves a few times too. Never have they looked so spectacular!” – Mr. G
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Honey Bee
We thought it was time for a feline pet of the month! Meet Honey Bee. This little kitty made us feel right at home when we worked for her owners. She was one of the friendliest cats we’ve ever met!
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Speaking of Dirty Footprints…
These greasy, dirty footprints at a local business were no match for Distinctive’s thorough cleaning process!
Whether its from grease, mud, or snow we can help clean up even the biggest footprints on your carpet!
See more pictures of our carpet cleaning results here!
Watch the video above to learn why cleaning your gutters NOW can prevent water damage this winter!
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Goal Setting & Self-Improvement Tips for 2022
“Go confidently into the direction of your dreams! Live the life you always imagined.” -Henry David Thoreau
Setting goals is a big key to living with intention. There’s no better time to set new goals than TODAY! Here are some of our favorite goal-setting tips.
- Not sure where to start? Visit MindTools website here to read an article about how and why setting goals is so important.
- One of our favorite books is “The Compound Effect” by Darren Hardy. In it, he explains how everyday decisions will either take you to the life you desire or to disaster by default. Check it out here.
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We hope these tips help you have a successful year ahead!
Relationship Tip
How to Become a Friendlier Person
- Remember that a person’s name is to that person the sweetest and most important sound in any language.
- Be a good listener. Encourage others to talk about themselves.
- Talk in terms of the other person’s interests.
- Make the other person feel important – and do it sincerely.
- Source: Dale Carnegie’s “How To Win Friends & Influence People” – Listen or read here
Health Tip
How to Stay Active During Vacations & Holidays
- Use a family member or friend’s gym guest pass
- Use your hotel exercise room
- Bring a workout plan with you and pack resistance bands if no equipment is available.
- Volunteer to walk the dog.
- Organize a family football game, a game of tag, or a walk on a local trail.
- Source: VeryWellFit.com
Do you need a few extra hands cleaning your home before holiday guests arrive? Or how about cleaning up after your guests leave?
We recommend Maid Perfect for all of your general cleaning needs! Since 1988, Maid Perfect has been a local, family-owned business, serving their customers with care.
From our family to yours, we wish you another month of health & happiness!
