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- (1) VACUUM REGULARLY: Ideally, carpets that are used daily
need to be vacuumed daily. This keeps the dirt from settling
down into the carpets. Vacuuming regularly will also make your
carpet last longer and look better. In rooms seldom used, you
should still vacuum about once a week. (Back to Top)
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- (2) USE MATS BY EACH
DOOR: Dirt migrates from
the out-of-doors, mostly by foot traffic. To aid in keeping carpets
clean, you should have mats placed at all entrances, both in
and outside. This will minimize the amount of dirt that is tracked
onto the carpets. Mats should be cleaned on a regular basis so
they don't become sources of soil themselves, especially during
inclement weather. Sidewalks and entrances should be kept free
of excessive dirt and substances which can be tracked into the
home. (Back to Top)
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- (3) SOIL RETARDANT: Most carpets are manufactured with
some kind of protective coating. Once this wears off or is cleaned
off, it's a good idea to have more applied back onto your carpet.
Soil retardant helps prevent the absorption of dust and dirt
back into the carpet. It makes it easier to clean up spills before
they are absorbed by the fibers. It also helps to keep your carpet
cleaner for at least 2-3 months longer than if soil retardant
hasn't applied. In addition, it helps to keep dirt on the surface
of the carpet, which makes vacuuming much easier. Soil retardant
helps prevent dirt from becoming ground in--making the carpet
easier to clean and maintain. It also helps lengthen carpet life
and improve it's wear. Much like wax on a tile floor, soil retardant
coats the carpet, protecting it from wearing as quickly while
it retards soil and helps to resist spills. But, when spills
do occur, they must still be cleaned up immediately. Soil retardant
doesn't eliminate the need to clean or vacuum regularly. It simply
aids in keeping stains from becoming permanent. Our soil retardant
contains "Teflon" which is made by DuPont, the same
manufacturer that produces the "Stainmaster" brand
carpet. (Back to Top)
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- (4) USE AREA RUGS: If you use area rugs over your carpet,
be sure to remove and clean them regularly. Clean and restore
the pile of the carpet underneath. Be certain to check area rugs
for colorfastness before putting them back over carpet, as the
dyes in some rugs may bleed through to the carpet. After cleaning
your carpet, remember to allow complete drying before replacing
rugs. (Back to Top)
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- (5) AVOID DIRECT SUNLIGHT: Protect your carpet from prolonged
periods of direct sunlight with blinds, shades, awnings or by
rearranging the furnishings from time to time. Sunlight has a
tendency to fade colors. We sometimes refer to this as sun-bleached.
(Back to Top)
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- (6) USE A QUALITY
PAD: A quality pad should
be used under your carpet, especially on stairs. A good pad not
only gives better resilience underfoot, but it can also add to
the life of your carpet. Some carpets carry warranties with specific
density and thickness requirements. Before purchasing your carpet
pad, review your warranty. (Back
to Top)
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- (7) OCCASIONALLY MOVE
HEAVY FURNITURE: This
is to avoid excessive pile crushing. Put coasters intended for
use with carpet under the legs of tables, chairs and other furniture
to help distribute the weight and prevent crushing the pile.
Do not use chairs or appliances with rollers or casters on the
carpet without a chair pad designed for carpet. Continued use
without a chair pad can cause damage to the carpet. (Back to Top)
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- (8) DRY CLEAN YOUR
CARPETS AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR:
It is recommended that you have your carpets DRY CLEANED at least
twice a year for average use. (Back
to Top)
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