Now that the rain and snow are here for a few months, it's time to start worrying about your carpeting. All that moisture, and dirt, can wreak havoc on your clean carpets. You don't want the season to end with carpets that are stained beyond repair. Luckily, you don't need to. In fact, by following the simple steps described below, you can keep your carpeting clean, all winter long.

Stick with Socks This Winter

If you want to make sure your carpeting stays clean this winter, stick with socks while you're in the house. There's no telling what's on the bottom of your shoes, so leave them by the door. Wearing socks in the house this winter will keep your feet warm, and your carpeting clean. If you'd prefer, you can make it a slipper zone instead. Get every member of the family their own special pair of indoor slippers. They can step into their cozy slippers as soon as they get home.

Keep Your Porch Clear

If you'd prefer to avoid the shoe-free zone, you can achieve the same affect by keeping your porch clear. Much of the dirt that gets tracked in is found on the porch. Keeping your porch swept and clean, will prevent dirt from getting tracked on to your carpeting. If you're going to use your garden hose to clean your porch, be sure to leave a mat by the door. That will give your guests a slip-free area to step.

Bring On the Spot Cleaner

No matter how careful you are with your carpets, spills are bound to happen, and some amount of dirt is going to get tracked in. You can reduce the chance of stains this winter by keeping a bottle of spot cleaner on hand. As soon as you notice a spot on your carpets, give the area a thorough cleaning.

Call the Professionals

Once winter is over, you'll need to have your carpeting professionally cleaned. The deep cleaning will get rid of all the tracked-in dirt that your carpeting was exposed to. Not only that, but it will also get rid of all the stains that might have accumulated while you're kids have been inside playing. To keep your carpeting looking its best, be sure to have it professionally cleaned at least twice a year, particularly at the end of summer, when your kids go back to school, and the end of winter, when your kids go back outside to play.

For more information, contact companies like Campo's On The Spot Carpet Services Inc.