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How to Maintain Your Carpet

Mar 20, 2018 | 9:38 AM

ROUTINE VACUUMING

The most important maintenance procedure is the removal of dry soil by vacuuming. Appropriate vacuuming is several slow passes back and forth in the same direction, alternating direction every couple of passes. For best results, change vacuum bags before they become two-thirds full. Do not let your carpet become heavily soiled before vacuuming. A routine vacuuming is highly recommended as to keep soil loads to a minimum, higher traffic areas may require vacuuming 2-3 times weekly.

SPOT CLEANING

Spills and spots must be attended to immediately. Spills that are allowed to dry are much more difficult to remove. When cleaning a spot always work from the edge toward the center of the spot and always blot, never scrub, as it may spread the spot or distort the fibers.

Aa simple way to extract the spill is by blotting it with a plain, white absorbent towel.  If the spot has dried, blot it with a towel that has been dampened with plain water or a general-purpose spotter. This is a great first step to get as much of the contaminant out of the carpet as possible, and it can remove many common waterborne spots. If a residue remains, a spot extractor can be used at a more appropriate time and the spot will disappear with much less effort.

RESTORATIVE CLEANING

Hot Water Extraction is the preferred method of cleaning for its synthetic fiber carpets. This method is proven to be the most effective means of removing entrapped soil and other residues. We recommend your carpet to be professionally cleaned every 12-18 months. Heavily soiled or high traffic areas may require cleaning prior to the recommended time. Proper cleaning does not harm or compromise the carpet, but rather will help lift the pile and enhance the life of the carpe