If you’ve ever been lucky enough to move into a newly built home, you know that all that newness comes with a price. For months and months you’re likely going to be obsessively cleaning the the place in hopes of keeping it in its brand new condition. And while preserving a mint condition home is something of a losing battle, there are plenty of ways you can keep your house looking as close to new as possible.
For starters, you might want to enforce a no-shoe rule in the house. Not everyone is crazy about taking off their shoes when they come over for a visit, but this move will definitely help keep your carpets looking clean and fresh. Just try to be a little bit flexible on this rule when you have older guests over to your home. Many seniors have painful foot conditions that are alleviated by wearing shoes.
Another way of saving wear and tear on carpets and rugs is by putting a chair mat under your desk chair, especially if it has rollers. All that rolling back and forth can cause a lot of damage over time.
With just a little bit of effort, you can easily keep your new house looking pretty new for a very long time.
