Prompt attention to spots and spills is essential to maintaining your carpet’s appearance. No carpet is stain proof, although many styles are stain resistant and allow for more time to act against certain stains.
Even though vacuuming is important and can remove most dry soil, it is also necessary to professionally clean your carpet on a regular basis to remove the additional soil that builds up in the pile from tracked-in dirt, air pollution, and cooking vapors. The soil particles that get trapped in carpet fibers can cause gradual but significant dulling on carpet. If this type of soiling is allowed to accumulate, it begins to attract and hold the dry soil. If the soil is allowed to remain trapped in the product for an extended period of time, it can become grimy and difficult to remove.
The following are cleaning recommendations that can be used in addition to vacuuming for any solid or liquid spills:
· Scoop up any solid matter first by scraping gently with a spoon or a dull knife
· Absorb wet spills as quickly as possible by blotting them repeatedly with white paper or cloth towels. Never rub or scrub them abrasively because this may damage the carpet fibers, potentially creating fuzzy areas on the carpet. When blotting, work in toward the center of the spot to avoid spreading the spill.
· Always follow up with water to remove residue that may become sticky and cause rapid re-soiling. Rinse the stain carefully with cold water and use a clean cloth.
· Draw out any remaining moisture by placing several layers of white towels over the spot. It is recommended that you weigh them down in the area with a heavy object that will not transfer color to ensure the best removal results.
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