Keeping
Your Area Rugs Beautiful ... Taking
special care of your area rug will prolong its life
and appearance. Vacuum your area rug regularly to remove
loose soil, taking special care when vacuuming fringe
and edges. Some throw rugs, especially for bathrooms,
can be washed in your home washing machine. But always
comply with your manufacturer’s recommended cleaning
methods to prevent warranty invalidation and damage
to your rug.
Additionally,
have a professional deep clean your area rug yearly
to remove soil build-up. Several cleaning methods
will work, but to prevent rapid re-soiling of your
area rug, it is important to completely remove any
cleaning agents. All rugs occasionally will fall victim
to spills and soiling. Don’t panic. Follow our simple
spot removal tips.
Spot
Removal
...
No one likes it when
there is a spill on the floor, but it can be cleaned
before becoming a permanent part of the area rug.
The information listed below will prepare you to properly
deal with spills and keep your area rug clean for
years to come.
Act
Quickly! Most carpet available today has been
treated with a stain-resist treatment, so many spills
can be removed if immediate action is taken. The longer
the delay, the higher the probability of a spill becoming
a permanent stain. Remember, staining is influenced
by many factors, and no carpet is completely stain
proof.
Blot
liquids with a dry, white, absorbent cloth or white
(no printing) paper towels. Do not scrub the area!
Scrubbing can cause pile distortion in the affected
area.
Continue
to use a dry cloth or paper towels until the area
is completely dry.
For
semi-solids, gently scrape up with a rounded spoon.
Solids should be broken up and vacuumed until completely
removed. If the spot can be identified, locate the
substance in the spot removal computer and follow
the directions carefully.
Pretest
any spot removal agent in an inconspicuous area to
make certain the solution will not damage the fiber
or the dye. After applying several drops to the testing
area, hold a white cloth on the wet area for 10 seconds.
Examine the carpet and cloth for color transfer, color
change, or damage to the carpet. If a change occurs,
another cleaning solution should be selected. Apply
a small amount of the selected cleaning solution to
a white cloth, allow to sit for about 10 minutes and
work in gently. Work from the edges of the spill to
the center to prevent the spill from spreading. Do
not scrub! Blot, absorbing as much as possible, and
repeat if necessary.
Continue
using the first cleaning solution as long as there
is a transfer of the spill to the cloth. It is not
necessary to use all of the cleaning solutions if
the first solution removes the spill.
Be
patient! Complete removal of the spill may require
repeating the same step several times.
After
the spill has been completely removed, rinse the affected
area thoroughly with cold water, and blot with a dry
cloth until all of the solution has been removed.
Some cleaning solutions will cause rapid soiling if
the solution is not completely removed.
Apply
a one-half inch layer of white paper towels to the
affected area, and weigh down with a flat, heavy object.
Continue to change paper towels as needed. A dry,
absorbent, cleaning compound may be used as a substitute
to accelerate drying time.
Taking
special care of your area rug will prolong its life
and appearance. Vacuum your area rug regularly to remove
loose soil, taking special care when vacuuming fringe
and edges. Some throw rugs, especially for bathrooms,
can be washed in your home washing machine. But always
comply with your manufacturer’s recommended cleaning
methods to prevent warranty invalidation and damage
to your rug. 
