þ	Use an entryway mat on the outside and inside of your homes main entrance. This will dramatically reduce the amount of soil being tracked into your home.
þ	Clean up spills immediately, before they become permanent stains. The  faster  you  attempt to clean a stain, the less likely it will become permanent. When blotting a  stain, always work towards the center  of  the stain  to keep the spot from spreading. You may not be aware but permanent spots and stains is one of the main reasons people replace their carpet.
þ	Remove your shoes when you enter your home. It may take some getting used to, but this is an excellent way to protect your carpet.
þ	If it is in your budget, reapply carpet protector each time the carpet is cleaned.  Carpet  protector  is  excellent  at  keeping  dirt  from getting  deeply embedded. This makes your vacuuming   much  more  effective.  Protector  also  keeps  stains  from  becoming  permanent.

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