Carpet Advice Tag

Need New Carpeting? At CarpetKeepers, we know that regular professional cleaning can extend the life of any carpet. Even with the best care, however, the day comes that your carpet needs to be replaced. Here’s how to know when it’s time for a new one. 1. It’s...

About the Top Carpet Stain Culprits If your carpet seems to magically attract stains, you’re not alone. Here are the top carpet stain offenders with tips on preventing stains. Drips and Spills Most carpet stains are caused by drips, spills, and splashes of colored liquid. Spilled drinks, dropped...

Clean Your Carpet Before Winter Once winter strikes, we shut doors and windows, and we generally don’t open them again until spring. That’s why it’s smart to get your home fresh and clean by removing dust, dander, allergens, and toxins before you close it up. Clean the...

Pick the Right Padding for Your Carpet You choose carpet carefully, paying attention to fiber types, loop styles and other factors that make a good carpet. Do you spend the same amount of time thinking about your padding? Padding keeps your home comfortable, protects your flooring and...

How Often Should You Vacuum Carpets? Vacuuming doesn't rank high on most people's favorite activities, but it's the best thing you can do to keep your carpets and area rugs looking their best. Most carpet manufacturers recommend vacuuming your carpet at least once a week and vacuuming...

Cats, Kitty Litter and Carpets Cats grace millions of American homes with their presence. They're certainly delightful to have around, but having a cat also means having to deal with their litterboxes and the associated messes. Those boxes can cause unexpected damage to your carpets, rugs,...

What's Causing Those Carpet Ripples? If you look across your carpet and see amber waves of fiber, you know something's wrong. What's causing all those ripples and waves in your wall-to-wall carpet, and what can you do to fix it? Read on to learn more. It Wasn't...