Carpeted stairs can look worn surprisingly quickly.

There is a simple reason: every person using the staircase steps on a relatively small section of carpet over and over again.

Unlike a large room where foot traffic spreads across several pathways, stairs concentrate traffic on the same narrow surfaces.

The center of each step often receives the most wear and soil. Stair noses can also show changes because shoes repeatedly contact the same edge.

Vacuuming stairs is more difficult than vacuuming a flat room, which can allow dry soil to accumulate over time.

The result is a staircase that may look significantly darker than the carpet upstairs or downstairs.

Professional cleaning can remove accumulated soil and help restore a more uniform appearance.

However, stairs can also experience true fiber wear because of concentrated traffic.

Just like hallway traffic lanes, cleaning may improve the appearance without reversing permanent physical wear.

This is why stairs should not be ignored when scheduling carpet maintenance.

They are often one of the most heavily used carpeted surfaces in the home.

Homeowners may also want to pay attention to the landing areas at the top and bottom of the stairs. These locations frequently show similar traffic patterns.

Chem-Dry of Tampa provides professional carpet cleaning for stairs, hallways, bedrooms, living areas, family rooms, and other carpeted surfaces throughout the Tampa area.

If your staircase looks noticeably darker than the surrounding carpet, accumulated soil may be part of the problem.

Learn more about professional carpet cleaning at www.chemdryoftampa.com.