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Here are some helpful tips - found in the carpet cleaners guide for dummy’s regarding dirt confining.  The best ways to keep dirt from getting in your carpet is to stop it at the front door.  Use outside and inside mats, they will work together to reduce the amount of dirt that enters the house.  Outdoor mats should be made to withstand sun and rain.  Be sure to vacuum your mats often and shake out excessive dirt.  Next - take off shoes at the front door.  This is also save wear and tear on the traffic areas of your carpet.  Clean your air filters.  This will reduce the amount of particles and dust that fall to your carpet.  Most importantly is Vacuum on a regular basis.  Please do not ignore the corners and crevices where dust builds up.  Use a vacuum that doesn’t release more than 100 micrograms of dust particles per cubic meter of air.  You want all that dirt, dust and pet dander locked tight in the vacuum,  not escaping back into the room, falling on your furniture and getting in your breathing zone.