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Helpful Hints for the Care of your Carpets CAUTION! One of the Best
things that you can use on your carpets is water along with towels
to absorb the excess water. Due to the amount of chemicals on shelves
in supermarkets and in the home we would encourage you to consider
ringing a qualified Technician to get some helpful advice. Contact
a Carpet Cleaning Technician closest to you Other things to help you maintain your Carpets in Your household. Maintenance: Proper maintenance of your carpet will extend its useful life and help retain its fresh appearance longer . You hould vacuum properly to remove dry particulate soils (which is the major contributor to premature wear), promptly address all spills before they become stains and provide long-term care with professional deep cleaning. Regular Cleaning: It is essential that you vacuum regularly with a strong, well-functioning vacuum cleaner. A good vacuum cleaner features high-efficiency filtration (HEPA). Correct brush height is necessary to spread the fibers to remove embedded soils. Rental machines(Rug Doctor) and personally owned machines (vax) are acceptable for use in rinsing spots and spills but should never be thought of as a replacement for periodic professional cleaning. Protecting Against Permanent Stains: Some of today's carpet is treated with Scotchgaurd, Teflon or a similar product to resist soil and stains. However, no carpet is entirely stain-proof. Many fiber manufacturers provide toll-free help for cleaning assistance (consult your warranty) or contact your Nearest Cleaner. Reapplication of the protection is recommended to restore the fiber to the condition the manufacturer intended. Many warranties are voided without reapplication of the protection. On stain-resistant finishes, a spill on the fiber's surface, will temporarily remain on the surface without soaking in, giving you some time to absorb the liquid and use spot removal techniques before the spill has a chance to penetrate the fibers and cause permanent damage.The longer you leave the spill unattended, the more difficult it will be for you to remove. Many spots require more than one cleaning agent/method.Pretest any cleaning agent in a small, inconspicuous area to ensure that the solution will not damage the carpet or its dyes. With a clean, white, absorbent cloth, gently work in the cleaning agent from the edges of the spot to the center. Never from the center out or you risk spreading the spot. Do not scrub or rub, gently blot. Thoroughly blot and repeat until the spot no longer transfers to the cleaning cloth. Use clean lukewarm tap water to remove any remaining residue. Absorb remaining moisture with an absorbent cloth. Drying can be accelerated by air movement ( fans, dehumidifiers, heating/air-conditioning, open windows) When completely dry, vacuum the pile to restore body/texture. |