Invest in a Good Vacuum Cleaner: Use it often – and properly Dirt that collects in your carpet is incredibly abrasive to the fibers. Every step grinds particles against its fibers like so many tiny shards of broken glass. The resulting damage dulls the shine of your carpet and wears away the fibers. Vacuum your carpet once a week – twice a week in high traffic areas. Be sure to set your vacuum at the right height. Set it too low and you can damage your carpet as well as the brush and drive mechanism of your vacuum cleaner. Set […]