Our Carpet Cleaning Tips for Protecting Your Carpets from the Rainy Fall Season

As the heat of the summer season fades away and the leaves begin to fall from the trees, we can feel a new season taking hold. While fall is a beautiful time of year, it also brings about a lot of rain and mud. Whether you like to take walks among the colorful foliage or your children enjoy playing outside after school, you may find that this time of year does a number on your carpets. With a few precautions and carpet cleaning measures, you can stop the rain and mud outside from making your carpets wet or dirty inside. 

Simple Steps to Keep Your Carpets Clean All Autumn Long 

When it comes to protecting your carpets from the elements, there are a few simple strategies that will do the bulk of the work, minimizing the potential for stains and the buildup of dirt and grime. Here’s what our carpet cleaning team recommends: 

Maintain a No-Shoes-In-the-Home Policy 

One of the best ways to keep dirt out is to insist that everyone take their shoes off at the door. Since mud, soil, and debris such as leaves are tracked in from the outdoors on the bottoms of shoes, this step is key to maintaining a clean and tidy home. 

If this feels like a rule that might be difficult to enforce, make it easier for everyone to remember by installing a shoe rack in the entryway. Plus, if you have a pair of cozy slippers waiting for each member of your family, they’ll be more likely to make the switch upon returning home. 

Invest in Rugs and Doormats 

Of course, there may come a time when you or a member of your household is in a rush and either forgets to take off their shoes or skips this step altogether. In this case, doormats can make a big difference. They’re also a good reminder for visitors to wipe their feet before coming inside. 

Additionally, it’s a good idea to place decorative rugs in high-traffic spaces that are at risk of being soiled. As rugs are often inexpensive and much easier to clean than carpets, there are plenty of benefits to purchasing a few as a way to protect your carpeting and even spice up your interior decor. 

Lower the Humidity in Your Home 

The higher the levels of humidity in your home, the more likely it is that soil will set into stains in your carpet. You can remove some of the moisture in the air and also make your living environment more comfortable with the use of a dehumidifier or by choosing the dehumidifying option on your air conditioning unit. 

Have Our Carpet Cleaning Team Apply a Special Protectant 

Our carpet cleaning team can also make a significant difference in your ability to maintain clean, fresh-looking carpets this fall. Simply ask us to apply a special stain protectant when we come by to deep clean your carpets. The application of this product will form a shield around the carpet’s fibers, making it much harder for liquids and soil to sink in. This will provide a longer window of time to clean up any messes that do occur and reduce the likelihood that they’ll become permanent. 

Schedule Carpet Cleaning Services Before the Rainy Season! 

Give your carpets all the protection they need to help maintain their beautiful appearance all year long. Simply contact Chem-Dry today at (800) CHEM-DRY to connect with a professional carpet cleaning technician near you!