There is no one carpet that is the easiest to clean, different rooms present different challenges. However there are several carpets that are resistant to dirt and look good years later. Regular cleaning also improves the lifespan of your floor covering. As well as quickly cleaning up spills and dirt to prevent them getting ground in and staining your carpet. Any liquid spill should be blotted (not rubbed) before you use any cleaning agent, which can rub the spill into the fibres if not soaked up beforehand. Having some club soda to scrub the carpet fibres can help remove the stain. Followed by a sprinkle of baking soda, left to dry then hoovered up can also help prevent unsightly marks on your carpet.
Carpets made with nylon fibres tend to be durable and easier to clean and wool carpets have natural water repellent properties. Also wool carpets tend to generate less static electricity, which attracts dirt and can be cheaper to clean. Budget carpets made of Olefin (polypropylene) or polyester fibres may not be as hard wearing. However polypropylene or polyester carpets tend to be cheaper to buy. Also note that Berber style carpets and textured carpets tend to show the dirt less due to their mottled look. However any carpet with a patterned weave may collect dirt in the low areas, especially if it is used in a high traffic area.
Carpet Types and Their Various Pros/Cons
Acrylic Carpets
Resists static electricity, moisture, mold, crushing, staining, fading and sun bleaching.
Durability in high traffic areas is not as good as other carpets.
Blended Carpets
Can stain unevenly and often stains stand out.
The properties of a blended carpet depend on the exact blend of fibres, it is always best to ask us about how each carpet blend will resist wear/tear and use.
Nylon Carpets
Resists wear and tear, mold, and chemicals, static, crushing, and staining.
Is a very popular fibre for domestic carpets, usually a mid-range price, less expensive than wool but more of an investment than Olefin (polypropylene) and polyester.
Olefin Or Polypropylene Carpets
Resists fading, wear and tear, mold, moisture and water based staining and in some cases bleach can be used to clean it.
Can show signs of crushing and scuffing but is used in high traffic areas due to it’s properties. Not very resistant to oily or greasy stains.
It is also more budget friendly than wool, nylon, and polyester
Polyester Carpets
Resists wear and tear, water soluble stains but can fade when exposed to long periods of bright sunlight and is not very crush resistant
Polyester has a luxurious feel and can be easy to clean depending on different factors.
Polyester Recycled Fibre Carpets
Stain and mold resistant and non-allergenic.
Budget friendly and made from recycled plastic and available in many colours and textures.
Wool Carpets
Hard wearing, and resistant to soiling and moisture.
Can fade when exposed to long periods of bright sunlight and not very crush resistant. Can stain if not cleaned quickly and you have to be careful what you use to clean wool carpets.
Luxury feel and luxury pricing, Wool feels great underfoot but does require maintenance and care.
Regularly hoovering your carpets and ensuring any spills are mopped up quickly retains the appearance of your carpet. Other tips to ensure your carpet remains looking good for as long as possible include:
- Not wearing outdoor shoes in the house
- Cleaning pets before they come into the house
- Checking high traffic areas for damage
- Checking under furniture for spills and food
- Shading carpets exposed to strong sunlight
- Having your carpets professionally cleaned
All these care and prevention tips will help increase the lifespan of your carpet and ensure it looks good for as long as possible.
Call the Hereward Carpets Team on 01733 325 797
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