Taking care of carpet
Best carpet cleaners — Vanderberg Clean
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anderberg Clean is a Clean Trust Certified firm, which essentially means they have followed the directions as laid out by the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification program. These certifications ensure that a homeowner’s carpet warranties will not be voided after their carpets been cleaned. The Mankato Magazine sat down with Joshua and Becca Vanderberg to discuss the best practices for ensuring a carpet’s long life. Mankato Magazine: What is your method for cleaning carpets? Joshua Vanderberg: The Carpet and Rug Institute prefers steam extraction when cleaning carpets. The reason for this is that steam extraction or hot water extraction more thoroughly rinses the fiber and remove the dirt. Not every carpet cleaner uses steam extraction. So, it’s important to ask. MM: How do you know when it’s time to call a carpet cleaner? JV: Carpet manufactures recommend that you clean your carpet every 12-18 months. Sometimes, this must be done to maintain warranty. So, I’d recommend that you don’t do it yourself. If you are noticing soil patterns in your carpet, it should have been cleaned sooner. The point is to clean the carpet before it actually looks dirty. What can happen is the shine of the carpet is lost when dirt is ground into the fiber of the carpet. MM: What can homeowners do to protect their carpets in-between cleanings? JV: One of the biggest things a homeowner can do to preserve the life of their carpet, is to vacuum the carpet three times a week and daily in heavy usage areas. I know it sounds like a lot but it is really, really worth the extra effort in retaining your carpet’s long life. — Heidi Sampson
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