Place mats at all entrances to keep soil from being tracked into the house. Change or clean these mats as they become soiled.

Remove spills on your carpet promptly. Spilled material can permanently stain or discolour your carpet when left unattended for quite a long time, especially cola which will leave a black stain. Blot liquids. DO NOT SCRUB THE AREA!

The most important maintenance step is proper and regular vacuuming. You cannot over vacuum. In fact, high traffic areas should be vacuumed at least once a week. It is best to use a vacuum with a beater bar and brush on cut pile carpet. A suction only vacuum may be required to prevent fuzzing on wool loop pile carpet.

Help to reduce airborne pollutants by changing your furnace filters regularly and cleaning your furnace and vents annually.

Have carpets hot water extracted every 12 to 18 months for high traffic areas, and 18 to 24 months for other areas.