If your home has recently had a new carpet installation in Mt. Vernon , you’ll want to properly care for it to ensure that it lasts for years to come. Carpet maintenance doesn’t have to be difficult or time-consuming, but you will have to follow a regular schedule. Cleaning and caring for your new carpet will make it look beautiful for a long time, and that means you won’t have to buy a new carpet any time soon. Here are some tips on proper carpet maintenance. 
Spot-Clean Spills Right Away
If something spills on your carpet, you need to clean it properly as soon as possible. Spills that aren’t cleaned will sink into the carpet fibers, making the carpet smell musty, and creating a permanent stain. Blot spills with a clean towel by pressing the towel into the carpet with the heel of your hand. Continue blotting until all liquid has been absorbed. Then clean the area with a mixture of clear dishwashing liquid and water. Do not ever rub at any liquids that have spilled on a carpet, as that will grind the liquid into the fibers, causing them to become matted.
Vacuum, Steam-Clean, and Shampoo
You should vacuum your carpet twice a week, spending most of your time on the areas that receive the most traffic. You should use 12 passes of the vacuum in any area that is within four feet of an exterior door, eight passes in any other high traffic area, and four passes in low traffic areas. Clean the carpet with a steam cleaner every few months or if your carpet becomes stained. You can rent steam cleaners from many local stores. Shampoo your carpet once a month with store-bought carpet shampoo.
Use a Professional Carpet Cleaning Service Yearly
Every year, or whenever the carpet begins to look grimy, despite your cleaning, you should have your carpet professionally cleaned. A carpet cleaning service will use high quality, professional cleansers and equipment. The service is fairly inexpensive, and your carpet will look brand new afterwards.