Carpet Cleaning Guide
Purchasing a carpet is a significant investment, requiring proper care to maintain its beauty like all quality home furnishings. With the correct care and maintenance, you can extend its useful life and ensure years of comfort and satisfaction. Following care and maintenance guidelines is crucial to protect your investment, preserving the carpet’s quality and longevity.
Carpet fibers are adept at hiding soil and reflecting light, making soil less visible compared to smooth flooring surfaces. However, this doesn’t eliminate the need for regular cleaning as soil can permanently damage the fibers if left in the pile. Despite its resistance to soiling and stains, implementing a regular maintenance program is essential to prolong the life and appearance of your carpet.
Carpet Cleaning & Maintenance Guidelines
When cleaning your home, whether it’s the spare bedroom or any other area, it’s crucial to remove dirt and dust rather than just redistributing them. Utilizing the proper vacuuming techniques is key to keeping your KC Wholesale Carpet clean and maintaining indoor air quality.
We suggest prioritizing high-traffic areas like hallways and stairs, vacuuming them at least once a week, and more frequently if necessary, especially in households with pets.
Opt for a vacuum cleaner that effectively removes soil and minimizes dust emission from filters and machine surroundings, ensuring gentle removal of shedding fibers from wool or wool blend carpets like those from KC Wholesale Carpet.
If using a vacuum with a beater bar, proper height adjustment is essential to prevent pile distortion and fuzzing. Additionally, regularly inspect and maintain your vacuum to ensure optimal performance, including cleaning brushes, hoses, and replacing worn parts according to the manufacturer’s recommendations.
Deep Cleaning - Voided Warranty
Daily vacuuming is crucial, but for deeper cleaning, consider restorative methods every 12 months to remove stubborn soil from your KC Wholesale Carpet. Before your carpet shows significant soil, opt for Professional Cleaning Services like OxiFresh Carpet to extend its life and maintain cleanliness. When seeking cleaning services, ensure transparency in pricing and obtain written agreements for all work to be performed. Remember, low prices quoted over the phone may hide additional costs; always request a written agreement before work begins. For a quick tip, remember to schedule Professional Cleaning Services annually to preserve your KC Wholesale Carpet’s longevity and appearance.
Deep Clean Your Carpet Every 18 Months to Keep Your Carpet Warranty
Cleaning Methods
Absorbent Pad (Bonnet) Method
The absorbent pad method should only be used by a properly trained cleaning professional. The rotary bonnet method uses a machine similar to a floor buffer with an absorbent spin pad attached to remove the soil. The spin pad absorbs soil onto the pad, and soil is removed when the pad is rinsed. To reduce pile distortion, keep the absorbent pad well lubricated with cleaning solution. Replace pad often to prevent transfer of soil back to the carpet face.
Dry Extraction (Polymer Compound) Method
An absorbent compound saturated with detergents and solvents is brushed in and around the fibers with specially-designed machines or brushes. The compound attaches to the soil particles, and both the soil and compound are then removed by vacuuming.
Dry Foam Extraction Method
In dry foam cleaning, a detergent solution is whipped into a foam and applied to the carpet. The foam is worked into the carpet by a specially-designed machine with reel-type brushes, followed by wet vacuuming. Some machines have their own extraction capabilities while others need thorough vacuuming after the carpet is dry.
Hot Water Method
This method is sometimes called “steam cleaning”. Areas of heavy use are preconditioned to suspend ground-in soil, then a pressurized cleaning solution is injected into the pile. Suspended soil and solution are immediately extracted. Follow directions carefully and avoid overwetting. Ensure speedy drying by using fans, operating the building air conditioning system (HVAC) in the “on” position and by performing additional drying strokes.
Treatment Guide
| Spot | Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alcoholic Beverages | 1 | 2 | – |
| Bleach | 1 | 3 | – |
| Blood | 1 | 2 | – |
| Butter | 4 | 2 | – |
| Candle Wax** | – | – | – |
| Chewing Gum | 5 | 4 | – |
| Chocolate | 2 | 3 | 6 |
| Coffee | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| Colas & Soft Drinks | 1 | 2 | – |
| Cooking Oils | 4 | 2 | – |
| Cream | 2 | 4 | – |
| Egg | 2 | – | – |
| Floor Wax | 4 | 2 | – |
| Fruit Juice | 1 | 2 | – |
| Furniture Polish | 4 | 2 | 3 |
| Gravy and Sauces | 7 | 2 | – |
| Ink (Fountain Pen) | 1 | 2 | – |
| Ink (Ball-Point) | 4 | 9 | 2 |
| Ink (Felt Tip) | 7 | 2 | 8 |
| Ketchup | 7 | 2 | – |
| Lipstick | 4 | 2 | – |
| Mercurochrome* | 2 | 3 | 6 |
| Milk | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| Mustard | 2 | – | – |
| Nail Polish | 8 | 4 | – |
| Oil and Grease | 4 | 2 | – |
| Paint (Latex) | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| Paint (Oil) | 9 | 4 | 2 |
| Rust | 4 | 2 | 10 |
| Salad Dressing | 2 | 4 | – |
| Shoe Polish | 4 | 2 | – |
| Soot | 4 | 2 | 3 |
| Tar | 4 | – | – |
| Tea | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| Urine (Fresh) | 1 | 2 | – |
| Urine (Old) | 2 | 3 | 6 |
| Vomit | 2 | – | – |
| Wine | 11 | 1 | 2 |
| Unknown Material | 4 | 12 | 2 |
| * Repeat Step ** Absorbent Paper and Hot Iron | |||
TYPES OF TREATMENTS
- Cold water
- Detergent solution or carpet shampoo solution
- Ammonia solution
- Solvent
- Chill with aerosol freezing agent or ice cubes in a plastic bag. Pick or scrape off gum.
- Vinegar solution
- Warm water
- Clear nail polish remover
(preferably acetone) - Alcohol or Methylated Spirits Mineral Turpentine
- Rust remover
- Absorbent powder
(e.g. salt, talc or proprietary absorbent powders) - Absorbent cleaner
(Host®, Dri-Matic® or Capture®)
