LA Carpet

July 14, 2008 - August 25, 2008

In order to keep your carpet in the best possible condition, vacuum on a regular basis and have your carpets professionally cleaned when needed.

Traffic Patterns
Rearrange your furniture periodically to change the traffic patterns and distribute wear more evenly. Heavy furniture crushes carpet pile so after moving these you will probably see deep indentations in the carpet. To solve the problem, spray a small amount of water on the affected area and use a pile grooming brush available from your carpet retailer to lift the crushed pile.

Color-destroying products
Household chemicals, medications and cosmetics can permanently stain or remove color from your carpet. These household chemicals often are the culprits of "mystery stains" because they may not discolor the carpet for several days or weeks. The best prevention is to keep household chemicals away from your carpet.

Vacuuming
Vacuuming cannot wear out your carpet, but soil can. Even with entry mats, eventually dirt and grit can become embedded in your carpet's pile. When that happens, your carpet will become discolored and matted. Up to 80% of the soil in carpet is of the dry particulate type that can be removed with a vacuum cleaner.

Daily vacuuming is recommended for high-traffic areas with seven passes of the vacuum cleaner over each section of carpet. For light-traffic areas, the recommendation is weekly vacuuming with three passes over each carpet section.

The best vacuum for carpeted areas is one with a beater bar or rotating brush and powerful suction. Be sure to adjust the vacuum for the height of your carpet. Deep brush agitation may damage loop-pile Berber carpet. Also check the vacuum bag regularly, and change it when it is half full for most effective cleaning. And remember to replace worn belts and brushes in the maintenance cycle recommended by your vacuum manufacturer.

Periodic Maintenance
There are many deep cleaning methods you can use to ensure the beauty and life of carpeting. When having your carpet professional cleaned, use a reputable company and check references. Removal of spots and spills is crucial and needs a quick response. Blot up liquids with white paper towels or absorbent cloth; scoop up solids with the end of a knife or spoon. When needed apply a spot removal agent with a clean towel or cloth, not directly to the spot. Use small quantities at a time. Always work inwards from the edge to prevent spreading. Do not rub, as this may cause the spot to spread or distort the pile. Do not over-wet the carpet pile. Afterwards, blot as dry as possible with clean towel.