Carpet Stain Removal
Treatment
of the affected area should begin immediately upon discovery.
The more time that elapses before treatment, the more difficult
a stain will be to remove.
First scrape the food spill gently with a
spoon or dull knife, removing as much as possible.
Always work from outer edge of the stain
towards the center to avoid spreading. Blot, do
not rub or scrub, as the carpet may fuzz.
When using a mild detergent, use a clear,
non-bleach laundry detergent. Do not use cloudy detergents
as they can leave a sticky residue. Use only 1/4 teaspoon
of detergent to 32 ounces of water. Follow detergent cleaning
with clear water rinsing and then blot dry as much as possible.
For any stain removal, use a white cloth
or paper towel for cleanup.
Vacuum Regularly
Most dirt, and even dust, takes the form
of hard particles. When left in the carpet these gritty,
sharp particles abrade the pile of the carpet. Regular
vacuuming not only prolongs the life of the carpet, but
will enhance its appearance as well. Most soiling in carpet
is of the dry, particle type which can be removed with
a vacuum cleaner.
Vacuum high traffic lanes daily, medium to
high traffic areas twice weekly, and the entire house at
least once a week.
Use a vacuum with a rotating brush or beater
bar. Change the bags often and check the beater bars for
burs and gouges so as not to damage the surface of the
carpet. Some thick loop pile carpets will fuzz if a rotating
brush vacuum is used. In this case we recommend a suction
vacuum only.
Preventative
Maintenance
The use of mats or runners at all home entrances
and on uncarpeted areas adjacent to carpet will reduce
soil and moisture in traffic areas. Clean mats and any
other rugs placed over carpet regularly.
The use of furniture coasters to distribute
the weight of heavy items is also recommended, especially
for furniture with wheels. Take care when moving furniture
with wheels by putting a protective barrier between the
wheels and the carpet.
To extend the beauty of your carpeting, close
drapes or blinds during hours of direct sunlight.
Exercise extreme caution with all bleaches,
tile cleaners, mildew removers, oven cleaners, drain openers
and plant food. They are strong chemicals that can permanently
discolor or dissolve carpet fibers.
Cleaning Recommendations
Even with regular vacuuming, soil particles
and oily dirt will cling to the carpet fibers. With foot
traffic these particles and oily dirt are driven deep into
the carpet. We recommend professional hot water extraction
every 18 to 24 months. Periodic cleaning, using the hot
water extraction method performed by a professional cleaner,
will refresh carpet appearance.
The most used areas, such as entrances, doorways,
traffic lanes, and in front of chairs will collect dirt
faster than other areas. Clean these areas as they begin
to show soil. This will stop dirt from spreading, and will
extend the time between professional cleaning.
We carry the manufacturer's recommended maintenance
products so you can be sure when shopping with us to get
the right floor care product for your new floor. So why
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