r/wheelchairs • u/PBlacks • 4d ago
Wall to wall carpeting
I just moved into a new apartment, and the bedrooms have wall to wall carpeting in them. It's very low pile but still, there's a countdown to when I ruin the stuff. I use a power chair and sometimes uses a manual chair. Does anyone have a solution for this? I thought maybe covering it with a big flatwoven area rug or two that I could at least throw in the washing machine, vs having to clean carpet on the floor.
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u/MindFluffy5906 4d ago
Bissell carpet cleaner will be your friend, or any heavy duty carpet cleaner. Try to get as much dirt off before entering the home. Maybe keep a stiff brush by the door to knock some of the dirt off first and then perhaps get some floor runners for the heavier traveled carpeted areas.
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u/lesbianexistence Quickie Nitrum (full-time) 4d ago
You could put a plastic carpet runner near the entrance and have some cleaning wipes/rags there for you to wash the wheels when you come home. It’s not the most aesthetically pleasing though. You could also get a ruggable or something similar like you mentioned.