19 CARPET CARE AND GUIDELINES A) Selection • When selecting carpet color, you should view large carpet samples during the day and by lamplight in the evening in the area of installation. The color you choose will look different under different lighting conditions. • Light-colored carpets will show more soil and require more maintenance than dark-colored. Darker colors of carpeting are more effective in high-traffic areas.
22 If stain returns— a condition known as “wicking”— simply repeat stain removal procedures, paying special attention to blotting and removal of all moisture. If these processes do not correct the problem, or if you have a stain emergency, contact the Scotchgard Service Center at 1-800-433-3296 for further assistance. C) Regular Vacuuming Most dirt, and even dust, takes the form of hard, dry particles which can be removed with a vacuum cleaner.
23 • Even with regular vacuuming, soil particles and oily dirt will cling to carpet fibers. Foot traffic drives these particles and dirt deep into the carpet. Mohawk requires professional hot water extraction every 18 months using cleaning products, equipment or systems that carry the Carpet and Rug Institute Seal of Approval. (Visit www.carpet-rug.org for a complete list of certified products.
