Carpet

Care & Maintenance

Use walk off mats in entrances to help prevent soil particles from being tracked through your household.

Vacuum Regularly:

• regular vacuuming is the key to reduce soil accumulation and prolong the life of your new carpet.
• vacuum high traffic lanes daily, medium to high traffic lanes twice weekly and the entire house at least once a week.
• use a vacuum with a rotating brush or beater bar and change bags often for best results.
• some thick loop pile carpets will fuzz if rotating brush is used- in this case use only a suction vacuum.

Remove Spills Promptly:

• blot out spills as soon as they occur- a fresh spill is much easier to remove than one which has been left to set.
• general rules for proper spill removal include, working from the edge of the spill towards the center, avoid over wetting the carpet, and always test cleaning products on an inconspicuous area before applying directly to the spot.
• never use a liquid household detergent or soap and always rinse after shampooing.
• contact one of our sales representatives for specific and detailed stain/spill removal instructions for you specific carpet type.
  

Use furniture rests to avoid damage from sharp furniture legs. Never use rollers or casters on carpet over padding- this will cause premature wear.

Use care when moving furniture- use a protective barrier between furniture and carpet to avoid tears, pulls or snags.

Prolonged periods of direct sunlight can fade your carpet- use blinds, shades or curtains.

The use of a humidifier during dry climate spells will greatly reduce annoying static electricity.

A professional carpet cleaner that uses specifically formulated cleaners will enhance the beauty and color of your carpet. Make it a point to annually have your carpet professionally cleaned.