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Carpet
Regular cleaning and maintenance will ensure
your carpet remains beautiful and functional
for years.
Care and maintenance
The following are tips for maintaining the carpet
in your home.
Cleaning the carpet
Vacuum a minimum of one time per week,
especially if the carpet is a denser shear pattern.
Remove deep dirt and stains by having
your carpet cleaned professionally at least
once annually.
Avoid delamination by immediately drying any
carpet that gets wet.
Use manufacturer’s recommended cleaning
products to remove spots or stains. Follow
manufacturer’s instructions.
SERVICE TIP: Call a remediation company
if carpet becomes saturated with water.
Preventing staining
Attempt to remove stains immediately.
Waiting may allow the stain to set.
Ask a carpet expert what spot or stain remover
is best for your carpet style.
SERVICE TIP: If there’s severe spotting or
staining, call a professional. The upfront
cost is higher but will result in longer
carpet life.
Preserving the carpet
Avoid allowing direct sunlight to hit the carpet.
Sunlight causes carpet to age faster.
Move heavy furniture occasionally to prevent
excessive pile crushing.
Locate and cut loose carpet threads as they
may cause the carpet to unravel.
HOME TIP: Consider having loose carpet
restretched and delaminating carpet
seams repaired.
Protecting furniture
Create a barrier between the wood bottoms
of your furniture and wet or saturated
carpet. Aluminum foil or plastic coasters
make good barriers.
Visit the carpet manufacturer’s website for
more information.
