Homeowners can call on a number of useful cleaning tips when seeking to maintain kitchen carpets, it has been claimed.An article by UK Flooring Direct, which was posted on aboutproperty.co.uk, notes that it can be tricky to keep carpets looking good-as-new.Carpets always look beautiful when they are bought and should look great when they are installed as well, it said.Keeping them in good shape thereafter can be a challenge ... But keeping a carpet in good shape is far from impossible.The article observed that regular vacuuming is one of the most important aspects of carpet cleaning, helping to ensure that floors stay dust-free - thereby also easing problems for sufferers of respiratory conditions such as asthma.Meanwhile, homeowners were advised to deal with spills and stains by treating them while they are still wet.It was suggested that cleaners use cold or lukewarm water from the kitchen tap and that stains are dabbed not rubbed.