Winter can be a more challenging time to care for your carpets with the wet weather, Christmas tree and festive entertaining. Just a few simple steps can make sure it stays looking its best though.
Regular cleaning
It’s always important to maintain a regular schedule of vacuuming to keep your carpet looking good and to prolong its life. Vacuum all rooms with carpet once a week and twice for busy family rooms, especially during the winter months.
Use a vacuum that has good suction to get all the dust and dirt out from the fibres. For cut pile carpets, use a vacuum cleaner fitted with a beater bar and/or brushes, and for loop pile carpets, use one without a beater bar or brushes.
Prevention is always better than cure, so keep outdoor shoes off the carpet as much as you can. Our shoes track in lots of dirt, particularly during the wet and snowy winter months, so it makes sense to leave them by the door.
A professional clean once a year is recommended, to revive your carpets, deal with stubborn stains, banish germs and give your home that fresh feeling again. Either have it cleaned before the festive season so it looks great for entertaining, or towards the end of the winter to get rid of any accumulated dirt.
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Deal with spills immediately
The chances of spills are much higher during the festive season as we all celebrate, so make sure you are prepared! Keep one or two cleaning cloths to hand to dab any spills. A stain remover is also a good idea to have, just make sure that any cleaner you
have is right for your carpet, especially if you have a wool one.
When a spill does happen, blot immediately (don’t rub) with a cloth. If you don’t have one just use a paper towel, but make sure sure it is a plain one as patterned ones might transfer colour onto the carpet.
If you don’t have any carpet cleaner, you can make a solution yourself for most types of spills. Use a 50/50 mix of vinegar and water with a touch of baking soda. Spray over the spill until the area is damp, leave for ten minutes and then blot again with a clean cloth or paper towels. Repeat as many times as needed, then make sure the carpet is left to dry thoroughly.
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Take care with your Christmas tree
If you’re having a real Christmas tree this year, you want to make sure your carpet is protected from the water and needles. Some 
plastic sheeting underneath the tree can easily be covered up with wrapping paper and will prevent any water getting into your carpet. You can buy a special Christmas tree mat to protect against water stains.
Heavy trees can leave weight marks, especially with a deep pile carpet. To prevent this, spread the weight of the tree by placing it on a piece of sturdy plywood. This can also be covered with wrapping paper and a tree skirt so you don’t need to ruin the aesthetic.
Keep the needles at bay with regular vacuuming. Any stubborn needles can be removed by using a narrow vacuum attachment or some duct tape.
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