Carpet

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There’s nothing better than the feel of a deep pile carpet under foot. But if you got down on your hands and knees and took a real close look at the fibres of your carpet you’d probably never walk on it again.

Carpets harbour dust, which comes from a variety of sources. Where exactly doesn’t matter. Just know that it settles on your carpet and walking on it buries it deep in between the fibres.

That’s why you need to get the vacuum cleaner out of the cupboard and give the carpet a clean on a weekly basis.

If you find after a while that your vacuum cleaner doesn’t clean like it used to, it’s time to change the bag. It pays to keep a few spare bags in the drawer, as you never know when you’re going to need one.

Carpet shampoos will prolong your carpet’s need for professional steam cleaning and deodorising – something otherwise recommended at least once a year to keep the dust mites at bay.

Whether foam, powder or liquid, just follow the manufacturer’s instructions.

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