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Foot traffic wears on carpet and can grind in dirt, therefore higher traffic areas need more attention.<\/p>\n<p>Here are our tips with some added info from CRI:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vacuuming<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>All areas need to be vacuumed with\u00a0a commercial grade vacuum cleaner\u00a0on a\u00a0daily basis.\u00a0Consider using a pile lifter monthly.\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Vacuuming is the most important and simplest cleaning technique that needs to be done daily. CRI\u2019s\u00a0Seal of Approval program certifies vacuums on their ability to affectively remove soil that can damage carpet fibers.<\/p>\n<p>Check out our list of SOA-certified vacuums.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Spot Cleaning<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>All areas need to be spot cleaned as needed by a trained professional using proper techniques to insure the use of proper chemicals, agitation, and rinsing. 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