Expert Contributor by Luke Anastasio DriGanic Carpet Cleaning
Protecting Your Floors from Winter As we enter the winter and holiday season, weather changes will inevitably follow. On November 1st, we all got our first taste of the cool mornings yet beautiful afternoons. Surely, the daylight will continue to dwindle and the frost will soon move in. So it is of utmost importance this time of year to protect your floors — especially your carpets — from precipitation, dirt and leaves that foot traffic and pets will track in. Vacuuming on a regular basis is the best way to clean, protect and extend the life of carpeting. However, it is not recommended that you vacuum a wet surface. So how can you protect your carpets when they continually get wet? Protect your entrances and exit doors with either a throw rug, runner or even a moving blanket. Yes, you read that correctly, a moving blanket (sometimes called furniture padding). Experts recommend that you use moving blankets in front of high-traffic entrances, as well as in front of doggie doors. Why you may ask? First, they are thick and durable, so dogs and excessive use won’t easily destroy them. Second, they are
inexpensive and replaceable. You can purchase a 4' x 6' moving blanket for as little as $4.99 at area hardware stores. Third, they are washable, so when they get heavily soiled, you can just pop them in the washer and they’re good to go, like new! Placing moving blankets or runners in high-traffic areas — particularly those leading to and from the outdoors — will drastically reduce the soil that is tracked into your home. This will greatly improve the life of your carpet. Of course, you can use this same method to protect your hard surfaces from unnecessary exposure to moisture, such as tile (along with its easily discolored grout), vinyl flooring and wood. It’s always a great idea to protect these entrances from the elements, but don’t be afraid at this time of year to protect your decorative throw rugs by using an inexpensive yet functional option like moving blankets. Best wishes to everyone for a great holiday season and a spectacular 2022! NS
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