Fall into Floors

How to Protect Your Carpet During the Fall Season

Why You Need a Good Doormat at Your Door

The doormat is the foundation of your battle plan against dirt and debris entering your home this fall. This is a simple, but effective, tool to remind people to wipe their feet. A doormat traps dirt and moisture before it can reach your carpet. Best of all, it doesn’t cost a fortune and will save you from having to hire a steam cleaner to clean the carpets during the season.

You can pick up doormats to complement the styling of your home. They even make seasonal-themed doormats to show people you embrace the spirit of the upcoming holidays.

You can get different-sized doormats to suit any entryway, in various shapes to match the area around the doorway. After you set up the doormat, tell the family about the importance of using it when they come back into the house. It’s no good wasting your time and money on a doormat if nobody uses it.

Fall Carpet Care 101: Establishing a Maintenance Routine

More dirt making its way into the home during the fall means you’ll need to up your carpet maintenance game. Regular vacuuming or sweeping is necessary every day or every other day. This depends on the size of your home and family.

It’s good practice to have everyone remove their shoes when they come into the home.

Set up a “mud room” area near the main doorway to the home where people can leave their shoes. Some homes have a closet near the doorway which can serve as a mud room, if not, just use a mat or area rug next to the door.

If you have pets, it’s even more important to pay attention to keeping a regular cleaning schedule. While you can train people to use doormats and remove their shoes when they come inside, try explaining that to Fido.

Get into the habit of doing this chore in the morning. Don’t let the dirt and debris accumulate where it can saturate carpet fibers. Saturated fibers become difficult to clean and require professional carpet cleaning to remove. Stay ahead of the curve and clean the carpet as often as possible.

Protect Your Carpet from Seasonal Spills and Stains

With the holidays comes plenty of entertaining friends and family members. Egg nog is flowing, and so is the occasional glass of wine. More importantly, these are not things that you want to end up on the carpet. If they do, you’ll need to attend to them immediately before a stain sets.

Keep a stash of baking soda and white vinegar on hand to handle spills as soon as they happen. These DIY carpet-cleaning staples work together to absorb moisture and lift color from carpet fibers, minimizing the chance of permanent stains. While they might not completely eliminate every stain, they can significantly reduce its visibility and help remove unpleasant odors from your carpet.

Safeguarding Carpets from High Traffic Areas

The fall means it’s time to gather the family for Thanksgiving, and that means more foot traffic around the home. More people wandering between rooms means there’s more wear and tear on your carpet. Fortunately, you can protect your carpets and stop the fibers from wearing thin with some strategically positioned rugs and runners.

Set them up in areas around the home that get more foot traffic. The entranceway, hallways, and lounge areas will usually get the most benefit from these protective add-ons. Choose designs, styles, and colors that match your décor and design theme, bringing a new visual to your home that reflects your personal taste and seasonal styling.

Deep-Cleaning Tips to Tackle Fall Dirt Before It Settles In

While we can do our best to prevent dirt from getting into our homes, some of it will inevitably find its way into the carpets. Before it has a chance to saturate the fibers and set in, call a professional carpet cleaner.

Most carpet cleaning companies require around a week to fit you into their schedule. So plan ahead and book your cleaning service in advance, especially around times like Thanksgiving and the Christmas season.

After investing in beautiful flooring—whether it’s hardwood, LVP, laminate, tile, or carpet—keeping it looking fresh is always top of mind. As the fall season brings in extra moisture, dirt, and debris, a few simple habits can make all the difference. One of the easiest (and most effective!) ways to protect your carpet is by using both outdoor and indoor entrance mats. Together, they act as your first line of defense—catching dirt, mud, and moisture before it ever reaches your floors.

For best results, pair a durable outdoor mat (like rubber or coir) with an absorbent indoor mat to trap any leftover moisture. And don’t forget—your mats need a little care too! Give outdoor mats a good shake regularly and keep indoor mats clean by vacuuming or tossing them in the wash when possible. These small, consistent steps go a long way in preserving the look and life of your carpet—so you can enjoy a clean, cozy home all season long.

Mercier Collection

We’re excited to introduce one of our newest hardwood brands — Mercier, a Canadian hardwood company that was the very first to manufacture prefinished floors. With 45 years of experience, Mercier has become a leader in quality, sustainability, and design.

Mercier offers a wide variety of hardwood species including red oak, white oak, yellow birch, hard maple, hickory, and white ash. Not only do their Generations+ and Generations Intact 2500 finishes hold a Greenguard Gold environmental certification, but they’re also plant-based, hypoallergenic, and among the clearest finishes on the market. These advanced finishes are water-resistant and up to 10× more scratch-resistant, making them both versatile and durable for everyday life, especially for those with children or pets.

One of the things we admire about Mercier is their vertical integration. For over twenty years, they have owned and operated their sawmill in Drummondville, Quebec, which supplies the raw lumber. That same facility handles kiln-drying and the initial transformation into wood planks. Then the boards are sent to their head office and finishing facility in Montmagny, Quebec, where staining, finishing, and the final quality checks happen. It means every step—from log to plank—is under their control.

Mercier also shines when it comes to design flexibility. They offer a wide range of collections, each with its own unique personality. The Naked Collection, for example, highlights the wood’s natural tones for a raw, organic look, while other collections focus on color, texture, or finish options. With choices in species, grade, width, gloss level, and texture, there’s truly something for every style.

On top of that, Mercier is committed to sustainability. They source wood from responsibly managed forests and operate with one of the lowest waste rates in the industry. With Mercier’s wide selection of species, finishes, grades, and their full control over the production chain, there’s bound to be a hardwood floor for everyone—and we’re excited to now offer this brand as part of our lineup!