Warranty
General Stain Removal Instructions
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Protecting your investment is up to you…
Like other ne furnishings, carpet requires proper care, and you
should reference your residential warranty for specic care require-
ments.There are also a few simple steps you can take to insure the
lasting beauty of your new carpet:
Keep the dirt/soil out. Use walk-off mats at entrances and other
areas to keep outside dirt and moisture from being tracked
onto the carpet. Clean mats frequently. Keep your sidewalks and
entrances free of excessive dirt.
The best way to reduce dirt accumulation and prolong the life
of your carpet is to vacuum, vacuum, vacuum! Most dirt, even
dust, is in the form of hard particles. When left in the carpet,
these gritty, sharp particles abrade the pile as effectively as sand-
paper. How frequently should you vacuum? That depends on the
amount of foot trafc and household soil to which your carpet
is exposed. More use means more frequent vacuuming. Shaw
recommends a vacuum cleaner with a rotating brush or “brush/
beater bar” to agitate the pile and mechanically loosen soil
particles. The exception to this is for shag styled products with
longer yarns which might tend to wrap around a rotating brush.
For these styles we recommend a suction-only vacuum.
Also, be aware that some vacuums have overly
aggressive action which may damage the surface
of your carpet. An inexpensive, less efcient vacuum
can remove surface dirt but will not effectively remove
the hidden particles embedded in the pile.
For most Shaw carpets, make sure your vacuum is certied
through the Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) Seal of Approval/
Green Label Vacuum Cleaner Program. Visit www.carpet-rug.org
for details and listings.
Prevention
Vacuum Frequently
Preventive Maintenance