Here is
some useful information on how to maintain
your carpet, how to deal with spillages
and stains, and likely features that
may be experienced following the installation
and early use of your new carpet.
As with
any purchase of a textile material,
the appearance retention and durability
of carpeting is governed by the care
and attention it receives during its
lifetime. Please remember that the wearing,
indoors, of rubber soled shoes and trainers
can cause extra wear - similarly stilettos
and metal tipped heels can also present
a hazard to your carpeting.
The importance
of a regular cleaning or maintenance
schedule cannot be over emphasised.
Maintenance should compromise frequent
light cleaning with a vacuum cleaner
or carpet sweeper, together with thorough
maintenance using an upright vacuum
cleaner with beater bar attachment once
or twice a week, depending upon the
lcoation and extent of use the carpet
receives.
For loop
pile and shag pile carpets, the use
of a "suction only" vacuum
is recommended. Shag pile carpets also
benefit from regular raking, assisting
in the prevention of matting in areas
of concentrated use. As a rule 'little
and often maintenance' for all types
of carpeting is much more effective
than very vigorous treatment once in
a while.
It
is recommended that your carpet is vacuumed
on a daily basis from the day of installation.
