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Carpet Stain – Looking after your carpet
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Treat
your carpet well, and it will provide you with years of
comfort and beauty. Here are some strategies for minimizing
the rough and tumble wear and tear of everyday living.
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Food
Clean spills up immediately. Follow directions in the Stain
Removal Guide to remove colourful reminders.
Furniture
Place glides under heavy furniture to combat crushing. Rotate furniture to give carpet a rest.
Sunlight
To prevent fading, avoid long hours of direct sunlight on carpet. Close blinds or shades periodically. Select a lighter colored carpet
in sun-drenched rooms to minimize fading.
Traffic
Change traffic patterns. Rotate furniture, so people have to alter their path through the room.
Outside Doors
Place doormats inside and outside of exterior doors to minimize tracking in dirt.
Rippling
High humidity and heat can cause wall-to-wall carpet to ripple. Call a professional to restretch it with a power stretcher.
Animals
Vacuum often and use deodorizer on previous "accident" sites.
Some animals will have repeat "accidents" because they're drawn
to the smell.
Cigarette and other burns
Snip off the damaged fibres. Blot with a soapless cleaner, like
dry cleaning solvent or denatured alcohol. Check first to make
sure the cleaner doesn't discolour the carpet.
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Tip
Lighter shade carpet may require cleaning more often. |
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