Containing Soil and Dust at the Front Door!
Ever heard the saying, “The best defense is a great offense?” Preventing dirt and grime from getting on the carpet in the first place is a great start for keeping it clean. The following sections give you some helpful hints that can stop dirt in its tracks.
Using Mats!
Be proactive. Use outside and inside mats or runners, which work together to reduce the amount of dirt that enters the house. Choose wisely. If used outside, the mats should be made to withstand the sun and the rain.
Mats work best if cleaned frequently. Vacuum up dry soil. Removed embedded soil from an outdoor mat by giving it a shaking, followed by a good striking with a brush. Some of the vinyl or rubber type mats can be washed off with a hose or with dishwashing detergent mix in a bucket of water. Soap them up and rinse them off when you wash your car. Then lay them outside on the driveway or hang them over a porch railing to dry. Always dry your mat completely before vacuuming.
