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Vacuuming
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The most important step in caring for your carpet is vacuuming. Vacuum thoroughly and frequently, particularly in high
traffice areas. Bear in mind that walking on soiled carpet permits the soil particles to
work their way below the surface of the pile where they are far more difficult to remove.
Frequent vacuuming removes these particles from the surface before
this happens.
For rooms with light traffic, vacuum the traffic lanes twice weekly
and the entire area once weekly. Those areas with heavier traffic require
that the traffic lanes be vacuumed daily and the entire area twice weekly.
Up to three passes of the machine will suffice for light soiling, but
five to seven passes are necessary for heavily soiled areas.
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Vacuum Cleaner Recommendations
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- Use a vacuum with a rotating brush
which agitates the carpet pile and mechanically loosens soil
for the vacuum to remove.
- Carpet with thick loop pile construction may be sensitive
to brushing, rubbing, or scraping of the pile surface which may cause fuzzing and pile distortation.
It is recommended that vacuums with suction action only be used on these styles.
If vacuums with brushes, bristle, or strips are used, test in an
inconspicuous area to make certain the carpet will not be damaged.
- Vacuums with top-loading bags are preferred over bottom-loading bags.
The former helps to ensure that the vacuum does not lose effectiveness as the bag fills.
Replaceable paper bags do a better job of trapping extremely small particles;
cloth bags often allow these particles to pass through the bag and back into the air.
Bags should be checked frequently and replaced when 1/2 to 2/3 full.
- Make sure the belt is in good condition and that the beater actually rotates when
in contact with the carpet. Adjust the height of the vacuum cleaner by raising the
beater/brush bar to the highest setting, then lower the bar until
it contacts the pile enough to vibrate the carpet slightly
several inches away from the machine, but not close enough to
to cause significant slowing of the moter. Vacuuming across
the traffic pattern occasionally, rather thatn in the usual direction of the
traffic, will prevent matting.
A good vacuum cleaner is vital to prolong the life of your carpet. An
inexpensive machine will remove surface dirt but will not effectively
remove the hidden dirt and particles embedded in the pile.
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Spot and Spill Removal
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All carpet care procedures mentioned thus far hav been planned;
spot and stain removal is the reaction to an unplanned incident. Therefore, it is desirable to
have the materials needed to treat stains on hand. You may have some
of these on your kitchen shelf.
Do not use any household cleaners other than those listed, since many
household products contain chemicals that may permanently damage your carpet.
PLEASE NOTE: NO CARPET IS ABSOLUTELY STAIN PROOF. SOME CARPETS HAVE STAIN RESISTANT
TREATMENTS TO IMPROVE YOUR ABILITY TO CLEAN UP STAINS, NOT PREVENT STAINS.
General Instructions
No carpet is stainproof, although many are treated to be stain resistant which allows
you the time to act to correct the problem. Absorb as much liquid as
possible - quickly - with white paper towels, replacing them as they become saturated. Use
a blotting action, never a scrubbing motion, to prevent fuzzing the
carpet surface. Remove as much of food spills as possible by gently scraping
with a spoon or dull knife. Always follow up with water to remove detergent residue that my
become sticky and cause rapid resoiling.
The following recommendatiions should be used for spot cleaning. The
numbers are keyed to the stain, and all instructions should be used in the
recommended sequence. Some statins are marked PRO, indicating
that professional knowledge and equipment are necessary.
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Specific Stain Removal Procedures
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| Stain |
Removal Procedure |
| Alcoholic Beverages
| A
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| Asphalt
| B,PRO
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| Beert
| A
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| Berries
| A
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| Blood,wet
| A
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| Blood,dry
| A-2
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| Butter
| A
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| Chewing Gum
| C
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| Chocolate
| A-2
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| Coffee
| A-1,PRO
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| Cola Drinks
| A
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| Cosmetics
| A
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| Crayon
| B
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| Deicer(Calcium Chloride)
| Vacuum,A
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| Excrement
| A
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| Food Dyes
| A
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| Furtiture Polish
| A,B,PRO
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| Grease(Auto)
| B,PRO
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| Grease(Food)
| A
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| Ink(Ballpoint)
| B,PRO
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| Ink(Permanent)
| B,PRO
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| Ink(Washable)
| A,PRO
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| Libstick
| B
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| Milk
| A
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| Mustard
| A
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| Nail Polish
| Polish remover(non-oily)
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| Paint - Latex, wet
| A
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| Paint - Latex, dry
| B
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| Paint - Oil
| B,PRO
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| Rust
| PRO
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| Tea
| A
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| Urine
| A-1,PRO
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| Vomit
| A-1
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| Wax
| C
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| Wine
| A-2
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WARNING
Certain products found in most berries can cause irreparable damage
to your carpet. Bleaches, tile cleaners, mildew removers, oven cleaners, and
drain openers are very strong chemicals that can discolor or dissolve
carpet fibers. Acne medications containing benoyle peroxide, a very
powerful bleach, are cabable of permanently damaging your carpet
and most other fabrics as well.
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