We eagerly await the start of the Wimbledon tennis tournament and place friendly side bets on how long it will take for the first commentator to talk about "this manicured lawn" and the great care taken over its preparation for the championships.
Such care is taken of the courts that Wimbledon is the only championship that will not allow players to practice on the main court before the tournament. Any player,
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By now you will be wondering what this has to do with carpets. Well,
cheap louis vuitton handbags, choosing and looking after your carpet has many similarities with the care taken over the Wimbledon grass. For a start, there is durability. The speed of the modern game was taking its toll on the grass so in 2001 Wimbledon grounds men changed to using 100% Perennial Ryegrass which copes well with wear. Similarly, when choosing a carpet for your home, make sure that it is suitable for the wear that it is likely to get.
Next there is the soil. This has to be firm and smooth to prevent wearing in patches and to allow an even bounce. If the soil gets too soft the court is more likely to be damaged from the players running and jumping. With a carpet,
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Taking some time to look after your carpet pays off in the length of time you will be able to use it. Wimbledon courts are mown and rolled daily. The amount of give in a court is measured and the court is watered or dangerous holes patched as necessary. If it rains during the championships the courts are covered to protect them. Whilst you don't need to clean your carpet daily, a regular vacuum is of benefit. This keeps the fibres fluffed up and helps to preserve the resilience of the carpet. If you are going to decorate, then cover your carpet to avoid damage from spills of water or paint. Inspect your carpet regularly and if any uneven wear appears take steps to correct the problem before the carpet is damaged.
Finally, once the Championships are over, it is time for the Wimbledon grass to take a rest and for the courts to have some extra tender loving care to restore them. For your carpet a really deep clean using either a steam carpet clean or dry carpet clean will pay dividends. Try and deep clean your carpet at least every six months or after particularly heavy use,
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