The lasting beauty of your carpet can be retained for the life of your carpet with the proper care.
Its important to clean your carpet on a regular basis, frequent vacuuming is very important. Wiping spills as soon as they
occur can also help until they are professionally cleaned.
Cleaning systems will remove the
oily, sticky soil that vacuums can't take out. It can target the soils that result from cooking vapors, air
pollution, and tracked-in dirt. The particles of oily soil deposited on carpet fibers can cause gradual but significant dulling
of colors. The color isn't lost, but is hidden under the film. If this type of soil is allowed to accumulate, it begins
to attract and hold the dry soil.
Research indicates
that the hot water extraction system provides the best capability for cleaning. This system is referred to as "steam
cleaning." The process consists of applying a cleaning agent into the carpet pile and using hot water in the extractor
to recover the used solution and soil. This can be done from a truck-mounted unit outside the home with only the
hose and wand brought into the home.
Shaw, like most carpet manufacturers recommend steam
cleaning your carpet at least twice a year to meet the requirements of your warranty.
