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Carpet Cleaning Tips:

Regular Carpet Cleaning has a number of benefits that we sometimes forget:

It extends the life of your carpet.
It gives a fresh, clean look to a room.
It makes a room smell better.
It eliminates dust and particles that bother people with allergies and asthma.

Vacuuming - Regular vacuuming is perhaps the easiest and most dependable way to giving your carpet a longer life.

Here are a few tips to keep in mind when you're vacuuming at home or shopping for a new vacuum:

Choose a vacuum cleaner with dual motors, one for suction and the other for the beater bar that loosens dirt. (Canister vacuums and 'electric brooms' don't have a beater bar.)
Make sure your vacuum cleaner has adjustable and rotating brushes that can loosen ground-in soil, and a strong enough airflow to penetrate to the backing.
Make sure the filtration bag is enclosed and adequately limits particles from re-circulating into the air.

Rug Cleaning Tips:
A Rug can be a purchase for a lifetime and for generations if cared for properly. The information contained herein offers simple, basic tips on cleaning and protecting your rug. These Rug Cleaning Tips are merely suggestions and you may wish to contact your Rug Cleaning professional for advice.

Depending on foot traffic your rug will need periodic washing by a Rug Cleaning professional.

Rotate your rug periodically for even wear.
Vacuum on a regular basis. Be careful of fringe and the height of the beater bar. Consider not using the beater bar.
Use a quality pad or cushion to allow for cleaning and prevent slippage

Blotting Stains - When stains occur, dilute with water. Do not soak the area. Work quickly; do not allow stains to set. Blot from the edge of the spill towards the center using a clean white paper towel or cloth. Avoid as much as possible rubbing the area or pushing the stain further into the pile. For semi-solid or solid spills use a spoon to scoop up as much as possible. Allow to air dry or dry with a fan or hair dryer. Avoid excess heat if a hair dryer is used. Once the area is dry, lightly brush the pile to restore its texture.

Furniture Cleaning Tips:

GENERAL UPHOLSTERY CARE GUIDELINES & Cleaning Tips

Follow the simple guidelines below to keep all your upholstered furniture looking like new.

To avoid fading, keep upholstered home furniture away from direct sunlight.
Vacuum upholstered furniture as often as possible. Even if your home furniture has seen little use, the abrasive action of dirt and dust particles can wear the fibers of your upholstery fabric. For high-use furniture, it's a good idea to frequently beat the cushions and then vacuum and rotate them.
Damp-dust arms and headrest areas with a cleaning solution to prevent body oil accumulation on the upholstery fabric (be sure to follow the manufacturer's recommendation as to the type of Furniture Cleaning solution to use)
Avoid placing newspapers directly on home furniture upholstery fabric, since ink will accumulate and is difficult to remove.
Never cover your upholstered home furniture with dark-colored blankets, sheets, etc., because the dyes can rub off onto fabric when dry or bleed when wet.
Avoid the use of dyes, paints, inks, nail polishes, and Mercurochrome around your upholstery fabric, since these substances alter color and will stain.
Never remove cushion covers for dry cleaning or machine washing, even though they have zippers.
Periodic professional cleaning will keep soil accumulation from marring the beauty of the upholstery of your home living room, dining room, and bedroom furniture.