Use and Care Guide

Cleaning Methods
Step 1 – Detergent and water - Mix ½ teaspoon of dish detergent (with no bleach or lanolin) with two (2) cups lukewarm water. Follow spot cleaning by
blotting with clear water using a white terry cloth towel.
Step 2 – Warm Water Rinse - Dampen a white terry cloth towel with luke warm water and blot affected area.
Step 3 – Dry Cleaning Solvent or Citrus Solvent – Solvents can be found in your local hardware store or supermarket. (Nail polish remover with Acetone
can be substituted when spot cleaning small stains).
Step 4 – Isopropyl Alcohol
Step 5 – 3% Hydrogen Peroxide - Follow by blotting with clear water using a white terry cloth towel. DO NOT attempt to clean acne medication,
cosmetics, or hand cream stains using hydrogen peroxide.
Step 6 – Vinegar and water – Mix 1 cup of white vinegar with 2 cups of water. Follow spot cleaning by blotting with clear water using a white terry cloth
towel.
Step 7 – Ammonia and water - Mix 2 tablespoons of household ammonia with 1 cup water. Follow spot cleaning by blotting with clear water using a
white terry cloth towel.
Step 8 – Nail Polish Remover with Acetone
Step 9- Vacuum
Interim Maintenance
An interim maintenance program should be included in your commercial carpet’s cleaning and maintenance program. Interim cleaning is designed to
reduce the soil-removal burden during hot-water extraction cleaning cycles, make your daily scheduled maintenance easier to perform, and to help your
carpet retain a fresher, cleaner appearance. Proper interim cleaning is fast and effective, and provides a safe way to help retain a high appearance level
with your commercial carpet. Interim cleaning can include the use of a commercial pile lifter (dual counter rotating brushes) to remove deeply
embedded soils, or a fast-drying liquid encapsulate. Unlike hot water extraction, interim cleaning does not require significant training to do or expensive
equipment and can be performed by in-house maintenance personnel. As in vacuuming, the frequency of interim cleaning needs will vary based on
traffic and soiling conditions. The use of the Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) Seal of Approval (SOA) approved products and equipment is required.
Restorative Deep Cleaning Requirements
Although the frequency of restorative deep cleaning needs also vary, you must have your carpet cleaned professionally using the hot-water extraction
method by a certified professional carpet cleaner following the IICRC Standard Reference Guide for Professional Cleaning and using the Carpet and
Rug Institute (CRI) Seal of Approval (SOA) products and equipment every twelve (12) months to maintain your warranty rights. Due to higher
concentration of traffic, areas such as, but not limited to lobbies, corridors, elevators, and food service locations will require more frequent cleaning.
Carpet is easier to maintain, and more successfully cleaned when cleaned before becoming discolored by soiling. Hot-water extraction cleaning removes
deeply embedded dry soils that can damage carpet fibers and be a deterrent to the long-term appearance and performance of a carpet. All chemicals
used must have a pH level of less than nine. Before cleaning, a carpet must be thoroughly vacuumed. Heavily soiled carpet may require the use of a
pile lifter and/or a traffic lane pre-spray prior to hot-water extraction. If the carpet was manufactured with a stain resistance treatment, Beaulieu
recommends the re-application of Scotchgard™ Protector or similar treatment where applicable by a certified professional carpet cleaner after each
professional hot water extraction. The use of fans, air-blowers, dehumidifiers, and air conditioners will help reduce drying times, which generally do not
exceed six to eight hours. The use of a Bonnet or any carpet cleaning equipment or method other than professional hot-water extraction cleaning for
restorative cleaning of your Beaulieu® commercial carpet is prohibited and will void these warranties. The use of portable extraction equipment that
continuously recycles the cleaning solution can cause accelerated re-soiling. The use of this type cleaning equipment is not recommended. For
questions or more information, Technical Services can be contacted at 800-944-2840 or
[e-mail].
OmniLoc™ Modular Tiles and MaxxBac™ Modular Tiles must only be extracted using a maximum 100 psi. and the temperature at the wand should not
exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Exceeding these limits may disrupt adhesive bond on perimeter of the tiles.
Note: The use of a Spin Bonnet, the use of detergents containing optical brighteners, and the use of silicone-based soil protection treatments is
prohibited, and will void your warranties.
Installation Requirements
Proper specification for commercial broadloom carpet includes installation by a certified carpet professional and strict compliance with the installation
guidelines set forth in the CRI Carpet Installation Standard, unless otherwise specified by Beaulieu, and also includes the use of proper installation
sundries. (
Note: Refer to our OmniLoc Modular Carpet Tile Warranties and MaxxBac™ Modular Carpet Tile Warranty sections for installation
requirements). The use of appropriate Green Label certified carpet adhesive and seam sealer is recommended for commercial direct glue down
installations. If a pad is used, it must be a commercial pad construction, with a minimum 12 lb. per cubic foot weight density, and a maximum thickness
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