Anyone who lives on the North Shore and has light-colored carpet and a busy family knows how hard it is to get rid of those black, obstinate tracks that go from the front entrance to the kitchen, the hallway outside the bathroom, and, of course, the route in front of the couch. People who clean carpets in the North Shore should know how traffic zones affect how long carpets last. Visit us!

Honestly, carpets wear out where people walk on them a lot. Every step wears down the fibers by pushing ground dust, sand, small stones, and micro-grit from shoes or paws deep into the weave. Over time, this makes the fluffy pile soft and limp. If you have kids and dogs living with you, the effect is twice as strong. The Carpet and Rug Institute says that carpets in high-traffic areas may only last half as long as those in rooms that are just for show. That great runner just beside the door? The carpet under the bed in a spare room may last for 20 years, but it can be changed every five years.

Dirty carpets not only look bad, but grit also acts like sandpaper. Every time you walk, tiny bits of fraying, dulling, and losing their bounce scratch at the fibers. It’s like letting everyone use your favorite sweater as a door mat when it rains; eventually, it’s done. Homes that are busy and get a lot of traffic need more than just basic upkeep.

North Shore properties with a lot of traffic are all about lifetime. Regular vacuuming, quick spot cleaning, and working with honest carpet experts are some of the basic skills that set beautiful floors apart from worn-out, tired ruts. Moving your furniture even once a year will help keep others from walking on it and keep those soon-to-be bald threads safe. Do this right now. Your carpet and your wallet will thank you.

Carpet Care Specialists Mosman
50 Yeo St, Neutral Bay, NSW, 2089
(02) 8311 3724