Proper care of carpets and rugs is absolutely vital to ensure that their original beauty and durability is retained for a long time.

Vacuuming: Light, loose that finds it's way into carpets has to be regularly extracted out using a good-quality vacuum cleaner to prevent soil build-up. Gritty soil can seriously damage the fibers. A good beating or brushing action will loosen the gritty soil and raise the pile to facilitate cleaning.

As for the frequency, one simple rule is to gauge when your carpets begin to show signs of dirt and litter; for areas of heavy traffic you may have to vacuum as often as once a day and for other, more protected areas, once a week may be sufficient.

Spot Removal: All spills MUST be cleaned immediately. Research by independent agencies has suggested that up to 90% of the spots and stains from liquid spills can be prevented if cleaned immediately.

Cleaning: To find out when your carpet needs more than just frequent vacuuming or spot removal, try the following test:

Compare an exposed area of your carpet with an unexposed area - if you can see a noticeable difference in their appearances, it's time for some more serious cleaning! It is probably time to hire a CHEM GUARD professional.