Use And Care Manual

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.
Multi-colored and patterned carpets are especially
effective in hiding soil.
• The performance and quality of a carpet is directly related
to the amount and quality of fiber that goes into the pile.
The better the fiber and the denser it is packed, the better
the carpet’s performance. Thin, less-dense carpet will lose
its surface appearance faster. Mohawk recommends buying
the highest quality you can afford.
B) Stain Removal
Most household spills can be easily removed using the steps
below. Treatment of the affected area should begin
immediately upon discovery as stain removal becomes more
difficult with time.
To start, locate your stain on the Common
Stains Chart and follow these steps:
• First, use a spoon, dull knife or a Mohawk Carpet
Cleaning Key to remove as much solid material as
possible.
• Always work from the outside of stain to the center
to prevent spreading, especially with large stains.
• Blot up liquid spills with a white towel or paper towel.
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CARPET CARE AND GUIDELINES