General Care of Carpets

The key to good carpet care is to avoid particles of loose dirt and dust from working their way into the carpet pile where they will act abrasively on the fibres and discolour the carpet.

• Avoid (where possible) laying light coloured carpets next to external entrances.
• A large, strong doormat will reduce dirt from outside being spread around the house.
• Vacuum your new carpet regularly at least two or three times a week; regular cleaning will extend the life of your carpet and maintain its good appearance.
• Man-made fibre carpets and wool twist pile carpets should be vacuumed regularly as soon as they are laid to pick up any isolated particles.
• Cut pile carpets should be vacuumed with an upright cleaner with beater bar and brush.
• Loop pile carpets should be vacuumed with a cylinder cleaner using the suction head only.
• Deal with spillages as soon as possible, preferably the moment they occur.

Don't forget to install large, good quality entrance mats outside every door into your house. Removing the dirt from your shoes BEFORE you come into the house will greatly reduce the amount of wear and soiling your carpet undergoes. Clean the mats regularly to remove the dirt and debris.