Carpet Care

Most residential carpet doesn't actually wear out. Instead, it looses it's original appearance and luster long before it's fibers begin to wear down.

Just how long your carpet will look good depends on a number of factors including carpet construction, household traffic patterns, exposure to soiling and stains, and of course, maintenance.

Scotchgard protection, applied at the mill and bonded onto the individual carpet fibers, will protect against staining and soiling, and help keep your carpet looking good longer.

In addition, proper care and cleaning can make a big difference in retaining your carpet's beauty over many years of regular use. So, to get the most out of your investment, here are four things you should know about carpet care and maintenance.

1. Use entrance mats
Place mats inside and outside entrances to trap soil before it can be tracked into your home. Soil is the greatest threat to your carpet's appearance.

2. Vacuum regularly
The most important thing you can do to keep your carpet looking great is to vacuum it thoroughly and frequently, particularly in high traffic areas. Vacuuming helps remove dirt particles which dull the carpet's appearance.

3. Blot up spills immediately
Immediate attention to spills and spots will make removal easier. Always blot the area being cleaned. Never rub, scrub, or brush and use a white towel.

4. Clean periodically
Regular cleaning and maintenance are needed to keep your carpet looking great year after year. During everyday use, soil clings to carpet fibers and dulls carpet beauty. These particles accumulate and dulls the carpet beauty. these particles accumulate and dull the carpet's original color.

• We recommend cleaning at least every 12 months - sooner if you see a pathway. Manufacturers require professional cleaning every 12 - 24 months to be eligible for your texture retention warranty.

Unfortunately there are stains that can't be removed. These are acid toilet bowl cleaners, acne medications, alkaline drain cleaners, chlorinated bleaches, hair dyes, iodine, insecticides, mustard with tumeric, plant fertilizers, and stains of this nature. They cannot be removed as they have permanently altered the carpet's color. Call us, because most likely the only solution is to insert carpet from a closet or some other area into the area where the spot was cut out.