Whether you have just bought a new carpet or are trying to make the old one last another couple of years, the recommendations are the same.

1. Vacuum thoroughly on a daily basis to remove dirt and grit.
2. Take prompt action to clean any area affected by spillage before it dries in.
3. Seek professional cleaning advice in the event of heavy soiling.

Vacuuming
The most important aspect of carpet care is daily vacuuming with a vacuum incorporating a beater bar/brush head. It is essential to remove any dirt and grit, to prevent it from collecting at the base of the tufts where it could act as an abrasive and contribute to premature wear. Do not rush when vacuuming, go slowly; allowing the beater bar/brush mechanism to do its job properly. Concentrate on the areas that are subject to most wear, such as in front of' chairs, in corridors and on stairs.  If you have a loop pile carpet it should only be cleaned with a suction head. Beater bars may catch the fibres and give your carpet a hairy appearance.

Wear Prevention
There are a number of precautions you can take to reduce wear and tear to your new carpet

1. If you can, change the position of your furniture to equalise the wear on the carpet. The use of castor cups under heavy furniture will spread the weight over a larger area and minimise dents in the carpets surface. 
2. Shifting your stair carpets can compensate for heavy wear, particularly on the nosings. Wherever possible, provide an extra length of carpet at the top and bottom for shifting. 
3. Where your carpet is fitted up to external doors, use a rug or mat to catch dirt and grit.
4. Outdoor shoes with special gripping qualities, such as trainers, should be worn with care to avoid the soles pulling and tearing at the pile.

Fading
Sunlight can cause carpets to fade. Close curtains or blinds when strong sunlight is shining directly on to the carpet  or treat windows with SolarShield a film designed to let the light into your room but not the damaging UV rays (available from Costa Blanca Carpets)

Sprouting Tufts
To give carpets their smooth level, surface, they are put through a shearing process. After a time, any tufts that were missed work their way to the surface and appear as a sprouting yarn. Pets with claws may also snag or pull the tufts causing the same effect. NEVER pull a tuft, cut it off level with a sharp pair of scissors.

Shedding
All newly fitted carpets tend to shed which is perfectly normal and will diminish naturally in a few weeks. This fluff should be removed by vacuuming, if this is not done, it will be trodden back into the pile resulting in a flat and dull look.

Shading or Pile Pressure
Shading is caused because the tufts in a new carpet are almost parallel with each other so that any inclination is regular and in the same direction. After a period of time, the tufts will gradually assume a greater slant in the areas of most use and this will expose their sides to the light. This is known as pile pressure. It is a natural characteristic of all cut pile fabrics. Daily vacuuming may help to restore a more uniform colour. It is important to vacuum against the natural lay of the pile. This will lift the tufts upright again.