Kolter Homeowner Guide

Carpet Regular cleaning and maintenance will ensure your carpet remains beautiful and functional for years. Care and maintenance The following are tips for maintaining the carpet in your home. Cleaning the carpet Vacuum a minimum of one time per week, especially if the carpet is a denser shear pattern. Remove deep dirt and stains by having your carpet cleaned professionally at least once annually.

SERVICE TIP: If there’s severe spotting or staining, call a professional. The upfront cost is higher but will result in longer carpet life.

Preserving the carpet Avoid allowing direct sunlight to hit the carpet. Sunlight causes carpet to age faster.

Move heavy furniture occasionally to prevent excessive pile crushing.

Locate and cut loose carpet threads as they may cause the carpet to unravel.

HOME TIP: Consider having loose carpet restretched and delaminating carpet seams repaired.

Avoid delamination by immediately drying any carpet that gets wet.

Use manufacturer’s recommended cleaning products to remove spots or stains. Follow manufacturer’s instructions.

Protecting furniture Create a barrier between the wood bottoms of your furniture and wet or saturated carpet. Aluminum foil or plastic coasters make good barriers.

SERVICE TIP: Call a remediation company if carpet becomes saturated with water.

Visit the carpet manufacturer’s website for more information.

Preventing staining Attempt to remove stains immediately. Waiting may allow the stain to set.

Ask a carpet expert what spot or stain remover is best for your carpet style.

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