How to ensure the longevity of your flooring this Spring

Proper maintenance is vital to extending the lifespan of your carpet and laminate flooring. This can include using a distinguished underlay, regular cleaning, correct installation and the use of accessories like rugs.

Read on as we break down the top ways to keep your flooring looking extraordinary for longer.

How to maintain carpet and laminate flooring

Using a high-quality underlay

Investing in a high-quality and durable carpet or flooring underlay is an essential part of ensuring the longevity of your flooring. In fact, the best underlays can prolong the lifespan of your carpets by up to 50%.

A new underlay provides an excellent cushioning layer to your flooring, preventing damage, wear and tear, defending your flooring from mould and moisture, facilitating underfloor heating and acting as a great shock absorber.

The huge amount of benefits of using an underlay means that you’re less likely to want to change your flooring as regularly. They even out your floor, and improve soundproofing and thermal insulation.

Deciding the right underlay depends on the flooring type and your requirements.

A first-class laminate underlay such as Royale Professional Sonic Gold levels out your floors, minimising the appearance of imperfections. They also have outstanding acoustic properties, aiding your soundproofing efforts further.

Alternatively, foam underlays like Plushwalk provide a comfortable surface underfoot with memory foam technology. These are resistant to indentations and equipped with barriers to fight against dampness and moisture, helping your carpet pile feel better for longer.

Additionally, you should replace your old underlay every time you change your carpet or laminate flooring, as old underlay can harbour dust, allergens, and odours. 

Regular cleaning

Regularly cleaning your carpets or flooring will maintain your installations and increase their longevity.

Spring is the perfect time to deep clean your home, but you should continue to take care of your carpets all year round. 

We recommend vacuuming your carpet or flooring once or twice a week and deep cleaning once or twice a year. Not only will this maintain your floors and carpets, but it will also improve the air quality and physical appearance of your home.

You should also spot-clean your carpet as soon as marks appear or as promptly as possible to avoid permanent stains.

This will prevent a build-up of dirt, fading colours and worn-down carpet fibres, making your carpets last longer.

Correct installation

How long underlay lasts often comes down to how it's installed.

Proper carpet or flooring installation will prevent issues and damages including fraying, uneven surfaces, or peeling, to name a few. Problems like this can significantly reduce the lifespan of your floors prematurely.

Therefore, it's essential to ensure that your floors are installed by a knowledgeable professional if possible. This will also optimise their performance while making sure your underlay is properly protecting your floors.

Using accessories

Heavy foot traffic areas like staircases and hallways can massively benefit from extra support to prolong their lifespan. 

Areas that are subject to high amounts of traffic will of course wear down sooner than most as carpet fibres are more likely to flatten.

Implementing accessories such as runners or rugs can provide thicker cushioning to carpets and flooring, reducing the chances of expensive damages.

Using a protective barrier also means that scratches, dirt, or stains are less likely to directly affect your carpet or flooring, preventing the need for new installations.

Why choose Carpet Underlay Shop?

Carpet Underlay Shop has been supplying the best carpet underlays to maintain your flooring for almost 3 decades. Using Carpet Underlay Shop means you can achieve and maintain your carpets at affordable rates.

Our stellar products are packed with benefits, specifically designed to maintain, soundproof, insulate, level, and provide comfort underfoot.

If you're ready to maintain your flooring and experience top-quality underlays, get in touch with one of our specialists today.

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