Easy to Clean Carpets

Keeping your carpet clean isn’t rocket science, but sometimes it can feel that way. There are so many different factors to consider when purchasing, like which color carpets hide dirt the best, or if nylon or wool carpets are the easiest to clean? It’s enough to drive someone absolutely nuts.  Before you get too stressed out, sit back and take a deep breath. Do you feel better? Great! Now read some of our tips to help clear up any other questions you might have.

Naturally there are some styles of carpet that are easier to clean than others. Nylon and wool carpets tend to be easier to clean than other styles like frieze. Do you have some high traffic areas in your home that need stain resistant carpet? Go for nylon or wool. They are easy to keep clean by regular vacuuming and routine professional cleaning every 6-12 months. However, wool can be more expensive than synthetic fibers so that is something you will want to keep in mind.

Also, take a second to think about the carpeting in hotels, office buildings and airports. What do they all have in common? They are usually patterned and are a color that will easily mask dirt and stains. These places get a ton of foot traffic and the patterned carpet keeps the appearance of stains to a minimum. You need to keep in mind that lighter colors will show more stains. But what you really need to keep in mind are the types of stains you anticipate your carpet to encounter. Do you have kids, pets or both? Do you spill wine, coffee or bleach from time to time? You’ll need to think about how those stains will affect the color of your carpet. Don’t put black carpet in your laundry room if you’re constantly spilling bleach. Don’t put white or cream carpet in your entry way if you have kids or pets that run in and out of the house with muddy shoes and wet paws. These are all things you need to think about when choosing the right carpet for your lifestyle.

Finding a carpet that is easy to clean and suits your lifestyle isn’t supposed to give you a headache. You just need to think about where the carpet is going and whether or not it’s going to get a lot of foot traffic or will be located in a space that is vulnerable to stains and spills. Don’t forget, regardless of the style of carpet you choose, schedule a professional cleaning with Langenwalter every 6-12 months. Give us a call and we’ll help you set up your appointment today!