By following these five steps, you can significantly prolong the life of your carpet and keep it looking like new much longer.

• Vacuum daily with a quality vacuum cleaner to remove dirt and other foreign substances from your carpet.

• Empty the vacuum cleaner's bag and/or change the paper filter bag frequently to insure proper operation.  This will also improve he air quality in your building.

• Clean spills and other spots daily to help prevent them from setting in.

• Position walk-off mats at all entrances to trap dirt and absorb moisture from shoes before they make contact with the carpet.

• Establish a scheduled cleaning program (extraction or shampooing) to be performed monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, or annually; depending on the type of carpet and the amount of traffic.

To conclude, these five measures will preserve your investment and keep your carpet more attractive to fellow employees and visitors.  Proper carpet care is a smart move that pays you back everyday.