Cleaning and maintenance tips from a carpet pro.

Household grime is unavoidable.

While no carpet can completely escape mess, every home is going to face unique situations.

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Consider your common mess-makers, amount of carpet you have and frequency with which you oughta clean.

If you have carpeted rooms or largearea rugs, we recommend an upright deep cleaner, Karll says.

Keep in mind, the larger the machine, the greater the suction power and tank capacity.

Tips For Keeping Your Carpets Looking New

For long-lasting carpets, Karll recommendssticking to a cleaning schedule.