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Vacuum at least once a week!
You can't vacuum too often. When
dirt and dust are left in a carpet,
they become gritty, sharp particles
that grind down the pile of the
carpet. Using a vacuum with a beater
bar or rotating brush will loosen
the
dirt making it easier for the vacuum
to remove soil. Vacuums with
top-loading bags are preferred over
bottom-loading bags.
Change the disposable bag or empty
the vacuum often.
Carpet with thick loop pile
construction (Berber) may be
sensitive to brushing, rubbing, or
scrapping of
the pile surface which may cause
fuzzing and pile distortion. It is
recommended that vacuums with
suction action only be used on these
styles.
Carpet sweepers and electric brooms
are useful for picking up crumbs and
surface soil, but it's
important to know that they will not
deep clean.
Use preventative maintenance
It’s important to use runners at
each door entrance. This will
greatly reduce the accumulation of
dirt.
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Stain Removal from Carpet |
Clean Spots and Spills Immediately
For best results, give prompt
attention to spots and spills.
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Use a spoon or dull knife to
remove solid materials.
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Blot up liquid spills with a
white towel.
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Never rub, scrub, or use a
brush. This may cause damage to
carpet fibers.
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Use a cleaning agent and
procedure appropriate for the
type of stain being removed.
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Apply all cleaning agents to the
cloth rather than directly to
the stained area to avoid
saturating
the carpet when spot cleaning.
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Clean the fibers, not the
backing.
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Do not rush. Deep stains might
require repeat cleanings because
they can "wick" back up after
initial cleaning.
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Work from the outside to the
center of large stains. This
prevents spreading.
Removing
Stains from Your Carpet
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Carpet Fiber Stain Technology |
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A stain-resistant finish will resist
many stains, but it will not resist
all types of stains. It will resist
most
food beverage stains, but will not
resist household chemical stains.
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Professional Carpet Cleaning |
Onondaga Flooring
recommends professional cleaning
using hot water extraction every 18
months to 24
months or before the carpet becomes
too unsightly.
Although your carpet may not look
dirty, you may be required to have
your carpet professionally cleaned
regularly (every 18-24 months) to
comply with some manufacturer's
stain or soil protection warranties.
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