You should vacuum properly to remove dry partical soil (which is
the major contributor to premature wear). Promptly address all spills before
they become stains and provide long-term care with professional deep cleaning.
Proper maintenance of your carpet will extend its useful life and help retain its
fresh appearance longer.
Regular Cleaning:
It is essential that you vacuum regularly with a strong, well-functioning vacuum cleaner.
A good vacuum cleaner features high-efficiency filtration (HEPA). Correct brush
height is necessary to spread the fibers to remove embedded soils. Rental machines
(Rug Doctor) and personally owned machines (Bissell, Little Green Steam Machine)
are acceptable for use in rinsing spots and spills but should never be thought of
as a replacement for periodic professional cleaning.
Protecting Against Permanent Stains:
Most of today's carpet is treated with Scotchgaurd, Teflon or
a similar product to resist soil and stains. However, no carpet is entirely
stain-proof. Many fiber manufacturers provide toll-free help for cleaning assistance
or consult your warranty. Reapplication of the protection is recommended to restore the
fiber to the condition the manufacturer intended. Many warranties are
voided without reapplication of the protection.
On Stain-Resistant Finishes:
A spill on the fiber's surface, will temporarily remain on
the surface without soaking in, giving you some time to absorb the liquid and use spot
removal techniques before the spill has a chance to penetrate the fibers and cause
permanent damage.The longer you leave the spill unattended, the more
difficult it will be to remove.
Due to the wide variety of spotting agents and the fibers they are used on,
Fiber Pro Carpet Cleaning Service will not assume responsibility for any damage
that may occur during clean up. Spot clean at your own risk.
Always proceed with caution and only after pre-testing your cleaning agents.
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