As a savvy homeowner, you will probably have a checklist to get your home set for the upcoming winter. Besides ensuring that the heating is functioning and your home is well insulated, if you’ve put your thick rugs away during the summer, it’s now time to get them out again. After months of summer storage they’ll need a bit of prep – and even if they’ve been in place all summer, it’s a good idea to give them a thorough clean. Winter can be harsh on your precious rugs, especially if they are regularly walked on, and closed doors and heating can lead to germs in the carpet fibres. Here is a pre-winter rug care checklist to keep your rugs clean and in tip-top condition for the harsh weather ahead.
Start with an outdoor job
Surprisingly, the best way to start with rug care is by cleaning outdoors. A muddy driveway and messy lawn can worsen once poor weather and rain sets in. Invest time in a thorough clean-up and decluttering job for the outdoor areas. Go ahead with repairs where needed. You will have a much more comfortable season and a cleaner home with grime-free rugs.
Place sturdy mats at entry points
Protecting your precious carpets and rugs is easy if you ditch the dirt before it enters your living space. Placing sturdy mats at all entry points is an excellent solution. A good one can easily catch quite a lot of mud, dirt, and grime that may reach your home with the shoes of people who step in. The worst part is they can easily lodge themselves in the depths of the rug fibres, but doormats surely work as a robust defence.
Get a professional cleaning job
Autumn is an ideal time to get a cleaning job for your delicate floor dressing pieces, even if you bring them out from the storage area. Get a professional rug cleaning job to clear all the dirt, germs, and grime. A clean and dirt-free rug will help elevate the look of your interior. Of course, another job will be essential after the festivities. So you can schedule it with the provider right now.
Commit to regular vacuuming
Regular vacuuming for your rugs is a no-brainer, and you must do it throughout the year. You will probably have to be even more regular once the Christmas festivities begin because the foot traffic in your home will likely increase. Regular cleaning keeps the carpets looking good throughout the winter, but remember to be gentle as you will not want to harm the fragile fibres.
Enforce rules
Another pre-winter task to do is create and enforce rug hygiene rules for families and visitors. Ensure no one eats and drinks around the precious pieces, and keep them off-limit for craft work. Dealing with spills and leaks is the last thing you want to do. You can also educate your kids about removing shoes upon entering the house. Be careful about dirty paws too if you have a pet at home.
Getting your rugs winter-ready is about investing in extra care during the autumn, so you can safeguard your flooring during the cold and wet months to come.
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