Is your carpet showing signs of wear and tear?
Find out how often you should replace your carpet and learn about the factors that affect its lifespan.
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In most homes, carpets put up with a lot.
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There are toddlers leaving crumbs andfingerpaint stainsthat require regular spot cleaning.
Book club visitors havespilled wineand coffee more times than you’re able to count.
If youve housebroken a puppy, well, your carpet probably got the worst of it.
To find out, we spoke to experts across the South.
However, she continues, This can massively vary from household to household.
There are several factors in determining how long a carpet will last in a home.
A carpet in a back hallway will last much longer than one in a well-used living room.
While those products can keep a carpet looking and feeling fresh, repeat accidents may shorten a carpets lifespan.
Its also important to have it installed correctly.
That includes regularvacuumingand cleaning (dont worry we havea handy guide).
Plus, Higginbotham notes that many manufacturers require that carpets be professionally cleaned yearly to maintain a warranty.
By that point, you may be ready for a change anyway.
