-If that red carpet you’re rolling out is yours, regular cleaning and maintenance can keep it looking good year after year. During everyday use, soil clings to carpet fibers and dulls the carpet’s beauty. The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) recommends that you routinely remove dry soil with vacuuming to preserve the carpet’s life. Here are some important things to remember:

1. Use a hepa-type bag.

2. Replace the bag when it is half to two-thirds full.

3. Use attachments to vacuum room edges.

4. Since vacuuming only removes about 75 percent of soil. Use a professional cleaner regularly to complete the cleaning process. Minute particles, especially those that can be inhaled, can be effectively removed with professional vacuuming and cleaning. Professional carpet cleaners can perform thorough dry soil removal using professional vacuum cleaning equipment. They have a better understanding of where soil accumulates in carpet, its impact on occupants’ well-being, and a better understanding of vacuuming techniques that result in maximum particle soil removal.