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Owing to a rough economy, my employer had to cut back, and I was one of the employees that had to go. With no immediate prospects, but plenty of bills to manage, I decided to sign up with an employment agency. That decision turned out to be the best thing I could've done. The agency found an assignment for me in a matter of days. When it was completed, they had another one waiting. That second assignment led to an offer of permanent employment. If you are out of work, let me tell you about the perks of working with an employment agency. By the time I'm done, you'll be on the way out the door to sign up and get back into the work force.

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4 Tips To Keep Your New Carpet Looking Great

10 December 2015
 Categories: Business, Blog

Beautiful carpeting enhances any home, and if you're planning to replace your carpet it is a good investment. But if you're going to spend the money to purchase new carpet, you are sure to want to keep it in the best condition possible for as long as you can. Use the following tips to keep your new carpet looking great:

Invest in a Quality Vacuum

In order to keep carpeting in the best condition possible, it is essential to vacuum regularly. For the best results, you should buy the highest quality vacuum that you can afford. High-end vacuums typically have adjustable heights so you don't ruin the carpet by sinking the vacuum into the pile.

They also have stronger, adjustable suction options which can suck up all of the dirt and debris from each carpet fiber. Regularly vacuuming with a high quality vacuum will help keep your carpeting in good condition and prevent the carpet fibers from becoming damaged.

Make a Rule: No Shoes in the House

Banning shoes in the house is an easy and effective way to keep new carpet looking wonderful and extending its lifespan. The bottom of shoes are covered in dirt, oil, debris, and other contaminants that will stain carpeting and break down the carpet fibers. In fact, the Huffington Post says that you can easily track in bacteria that can cause urinary, intestinal, and respiratory infections.

When you get new carpet, you should feel free to have your family take off their shoes when they enter the home, and don't be afraid to ask guests to remove their shoes when they come through the door. If you're very serious about keeping your carpet in perfect shape, consider wearing socks indoors since the natural oils from the skin can damage carpet over time.

Keep Carpet Cleaner on Hand

Even the most careful household is likely to experience a spill at some point. The key to preventing unsightly stains on your new carpet is to have carpet cleaner on hand to take care of spills immediately. It is a good idea to contact the manufacturer of your new carpet for suggestions of what types of carpet cleaners to use. Using an unapproved carpet cleaner--or even vacuum--can invalidate the warranty on your new carpet. 

Schedule Regular Professional Cleaning Services

You can vacuum every day and clean up every stain promptly, but professional carpet cleaning is essential to extend the life of new carpeting and keep it looking good. It is recommended that carpeting should be professionally cleaned at least once a year. Professional carpet cleaning is needed since they use hot water extraction ("steam cleaning"). This deep cleaning is imperative because it's one of the best ways to not only remove stains and dirt, but to remove allergens, germs, and dust mites.