Maintainence

Choose a vacuum with:

• Dual Motors
• Good Filtration
• Correct brush height adjustment for your type of carpet
• A beater bar or rotating brush which loosens the dirt and grit better than a canister vacuum
• A top-loading bag instead of a bottom-loading bag

Deep Cleaning Carpet

Deep cleaning carpet should be done with hot water extraction (steam cleaning) every 12-24 months. Steam cleaning involves spraying a high-pressure solution of water and detergent and vacuuming the dirty solution. Refer to the manufacturers warranty for the recommended deep cleaning method.

Stain Removal

There are many commercial products such as Quick 10, 409 Carpet, spot removal kits and dry cleaning fluids. In addition, many fiber manufacturers provide toll-free telephone help for stains (consult your warranty). Since stains can be better cleaned right after they happen, if you do not have one of these commercial products consider using a home method.

• Club Soda
• Mild liquid laundry detergent : 1 cup of lukewarm water and 1/4 teaspoon of mild liquid( non-bleach and non-lanolin such as Woolite)

Pick a cleaning solution and follow these steps.

1. Remove excess stains by blotting with a clean absorbent cloth (use a wet/dryVacuum for large stains) and dry stains by scraping with a dull edge. Always blot or sponge stains-scrubbing can spread stains and damage carpet fibers.
2. Test all cleaning solutions in an inconspicuous area.
3. Apply a cleaning solution-do NOT soak the carpet. Working the edges of the stain (to prevent spreading) If necessary, use your fingertips to work in the solution to the base of the stain.
4. Wait aprox 3 minutes for the solution to work
5. Apply clean water to another cloth or paper towel. Blot to remove residue
6. Carpet fibers may later absorb deep stains. More cleaning may be necessary.
7. Allow the carpet to dry (or use a towel or hair dryer at medium setting) vacuum or brush the carpet to restore its texture
8. Contact a professional cleaner if the stain cannot be cleaned.