Proper care and maintenance of your carpet will extend its useful life and preserve its appearance. Additionally, clean carpets contribute to a healthy indoor environment

Care tip #1:

Vacuum your carpets three times a week using a vacuum cleaner with a HEPA (high-efficiency particulate) filter.

Care tip #2:

Follow the instructions in the Stain Removal Tips section. above.

Care tip #3:

Have your carpets cleaned and protected at least twice a year by Chem-Dry, or more often if you have children or pets. The Environmental Protection Agency recommends having carpets professionally cleaned a minimum of every six months! 

Traffic Lane Gray

Like all textiles, carpets will eventually show signs of wear. The wear creates an illusion of soiling, so even though a carpet has been cleaned, it does not mean the traffic areas will look clean. Traffic areas are those places where people are constantly walking or working. This situation creates what is called "traffic lane grey". 

There is not a lot that a carpet care expert can do with traffic lane grey. When a 10-year old carpet is cleaned, you will end up with a clean 10-year old carpet. The easiest way to slow down this process is by rearranging the furniture so traffic areas are changed, or use area rugs.

Stubborn Spills and Stains

Act quickly to stop the stain spreading or penetrating the carpet fibres. Scrape up solids with a spoon or palette knife, always working towards the centre of a spillage to prevent spreading the stain. Blot up liquids with a clean white cloth or paper towel.

Periodic Cleaning

Periodic Cleaning by Chem-Dry Professionals will keep your carpets looking as good as the day you bought them.

There are many risks involved if you shampoo your carpets yourself or use unqualified carpet cleaning companies.

For a really professional job that you can be sure of, call your local Chem-Dry representative today for a free, no-obligation quote.

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