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With easy regular care you can protect your investment and keep your carpet looking great for as long as possible.

Regular Vacuuming

<ul><li>It is important to vacuum your carpet thoroughly and frequently, particularly in high traffic areas to prolong the life of and enhance the appearance of your carpet.</li>
	<li>After your carpet is laid, vacuum lightly and frequently in the first week and then at least weekly and more frequently in high traffic areas after that.</li>
	<li>Give three vacuum passes for light soiled areas and five to seven passes for heavily soiled areas.</li>
	<li>Vacuum first against the pile direction to help unsettle and remove dirt and grit to reduce matting.</li>
	<li>When finishing, vacuum in the direction of the pile to achieve a uniform finish.  
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</ul>Vacuum Type

<ul><li>Use only a quality vacuum.</li>
	<li>Vacuums fitted with micro filter systems ensure fine particles (such as dustmite allergens ) are removed and stay in the collection bag (particularly if you are dust sensitive).</li>
	<li>To prevent excess fuzzing turn the brush off, or change the head when vacuuming loop pile, cut pile or berber carpet.</li>
	<li>Check and adjust the height of beaters if fitted regularly to ensure the carpet is not damaged by excessive beating.</li>
	<li>For thicker carpets with a higher pile, the height of beaters may be raised and/or suction level reduced to make vacuuming easier.</li>
	<li>Suction efficiency is reduced considerably when bags are half full.</li>
	<li>Change or empty dust collection bags frequently and replace filters as recommended by the manufacturer.  
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</ul>Steam Cleaning

<ul><li>Depending on usage carpet should be professionally steam cleaned every 12-18 months.</li>
	<li>Steam Cleaning should only be undertaken by a professional carpet cleaner who is a member of a professional association.</li>
	<li>Shampooing, do it yourself steam cleaning or dry cleaning are not recommended. </li>
</ul>Spot Cleaning

<ul><li>Prompt attention to spillages or stains is paramount to avoid the penetration of a stain into the carpet fiber.</li>
	<li>Liquids (particularly hot liquids) must be attended to immediately. If allowed to cool or dry, the stain will be more difficult to remove. </li>
	<li>Care must be taken as haphazard attempts at spot removal can cause permanent stain setting, pile distortion and loss of color. </li>
	<li>Follow the stain removal steps as recommended. </li>
	<li>Exercise extreme care with all bleaches and chemical products as the can permanently discolor or dissolve carpets. </li>
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Ways to Protect Your Carpet

<ul><li>Place door mats at exterior doorways.</li>
	<li>Use furniture coasters and chair pads under chairs with castors and occasionally rearrange furniture to alleviate pressure marks.</li>
	<li>Use rugs to protect carpet in high traffic areas.</li>
	<li>Protect carpet from prolonged periods of direct sunlight with curtains or blinds.</li>
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Some handy hints to help you care for your carpet