How often should I vacuum?
Your vacuum cleaner is probably your best weapon in keeping your carpet dirt free. Vacuum regularly to keep soil from becoming embedded in the carpet's pile where it's more difficult to remove and can even cause fiber damage. You see, if you allow soil particles to remain on your carpet's surface, they can pit and scratch the fiber and create a dull, faded appearance.

Our studies have shown that the use of a grooming rake or "pilator" on cut pile carpet prior to vacuuming will greatly enhance its appearance.

The pilator helps to both loosen stubborn soil and keep the yarns lofted.

How do I know how much to vacuum different areas of my home?
Let's take the Light Traffic Areas first. You should vacuum non-traffic areas at least weekly. Areas subject to light traffic should be vacuumed twice weekly, with up to three passes of the vacuum being sufficient.

Moderate to Heavy Traffic Areas will require more of your attention and more thorough cleaning or vacuuming. By "thorough", we mean at least five passes over these areas with your vacuum from two to five times per week. Remember too, to do heavy vacuuming more slowly to allow the beating or suction action of your cleaner to thoroughly remove embedded particles.

Developing frequent and thorough vacuuming habits will help you maintain the beautiful appearance of your carpet, and postpone the need for professional cleaning to restore the color and texture of your carpet.