Carpets

No other item in your home absorbs more wear and tear on a daily basis than your carpet, and no other item can impact your home's appearance like your carpet can. Unfortunately, many consumers ignore the warning signs until it's too late. ServiceMaster recommends that homeowners follow a few steps to keep up the appearance of their carpets:

• Have your carpets cleaned professionally at least once per year.
• Vacuum carpets at least once per week.
• Use doormats.
• Protect the surface of your carpets with a protector such as Scotchgard.
• Rotate furniture: Premature wear takes place when traffic paths are unchanged.
• Blot up spills when they occur, never rub or scrub, you may set the stain further.
• Dry wet spots immediately to prevent watermarks. Blot with a dry, clean cloth or use a hair dryer.