Shag Pile Carpet and Mats Need Special Care

Carpet is a wonderful addition to a home, not only enhancing the interior décor, but also providing a luxury feel and cosy warmth to the home environment. We have all seen the old movies where old brick fireplaces are ablaze in homes that are surrounded by winter snow and right in front of the hearth is a big woolen rug where one can loll and sip a glass of wine. It makes you want to be there, right? The whole scene is luxurious, warm and cosy, inviting all to ‘come on in'.

Shag pile carpet is the ultimate luxury and the feeling of digging your toes into the deep pile as you sit on the sofa is just heavenly. Many opt for shag pile carpet in bedrooms as well as the lounge room where no children are living in the home; otherwise non bedroom areas are usually given a covering suitable for heavy traffic areas. Shag pile carpet comes in a variety of fabrics, the most popular being woolen, and they all need a little more care than other types of carpet. Getting the right information on caring for this carpet from the manufacturers goes a long way to keeping it looking good and lasting for years. Also calling in the professional carpet cleaners Brisbane once or twice a year is a very good idea.

Whether you have large areas of shag pile carpet laid or large shag pile rugs or mats, regular carpet cleaning Brisbane services are a good investment ensuring a longer life and keeping their good looks as well. Of course you need to do the daily maintenance such as thorough vacuuming and immediate stain removal, ensuring you have the right knowledge to deal with them. It is easier to deal with stains in acrylic shag than wool but both will have specific methods and approved removal ingredients for the job. Always work from the outside of the stain towards the centre to ensure you don't spread the stain. When you first buy your new carpet ask if there is a special way you need to carry out the daily vacuuming to ensure you don't do any damage to it from doing it the wrong way. Shag pile needs different treatment to other types of carpet.

All shag pile carpet and mats should be given a daily rake over with a plastic lawn rake or specific rake recommended by the manufacturer. This helps to keep the pile upright; not allowing it to flatten in areas frequently walked on, and subsequently prevents matting of the pile. While this may sound funny, it's highly beneficial to the carpet, it works well and it keeps the carpet looking at its best. If you are even in doubt, always, yes always, give the professionals a call. You will be happy you did.