| Caring
and Maintainance Tips
• As a general rule always act quickly and mop up spills
with a clean white absorbent cloth, NEVER use a coloured cloth.
• Do try not to rub as this will drive the spill further into
the pile.
• A wet and dry rechargeable hand held vacuum cleaner is useful
for quickly lifting spills.
• Use a spoon to remove solid spills.
• Finally wipe lightly with a clean damp white cloth.
• Over 80% of the soiling on a carpet comes from dirt brought
into the house on outdoor shoes. Try to stop this soiling at source.
• Shoes with a tread pattern can cause severe wear, particularly
on stairs where a twisting motion is exerted as we climb steps.
• Ban anyone from wearing heavy soled footwear in the house
altogether.
• Wearing slippers will help to prolong the life of your carpet.
• Use barrier mats at the main entrances to your home.
• Protection for at least the first four footsteps of people
entering the home is recommended.
• Regular vacuuming is essential.
• A light vacuum once a day is better than a heavy vacuum
once a week.
• Animal claws can cause considerable damage, particularly
to loop pile carpets.
• Animal hair contains abrasive oils which accelerate fibre
wear.
• Castor cups should be used on furniture legs.
• Try to periodically re-position your furniture to help equalize
wear in the main walk areas.
• The carpet immediately in front of your favourite chair
is particularly susceptible to accelerated wear – try and
protect it with a rug or mat.
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