Vacuuming
Once a week will do. (More often in heavy traffic areas.) This
is an effective way to remove dirt before it becomes embedded in
the pile of the carpet. For best results, empty your vacuum bag
when half full.
Preventive measures
- Place absorbent mats at entrances to your home. Change or wash
when these mats become dirty.
- Regularly change filters in your heating and air conditioning
system.
- Clean high-traffic areas periodically with a suitable cleaning
agent.
- Do not apply stain repellent treatments that contain any
silicone, because they tend to accelerate carpet soiling.More about
cleaners...
Spot & stain removal
- Always follow the manufacturer's directions when using
commercial products.
- Blot up liquids with paper towel or absorbent cloth. Scoop up
solids with the end of a knife or spoon.
- Use a light, colorfast cotton cloth for the treatment of
spots.
- Treat the spot with a removal agent that is explicitly
recommended for cleaning carpets and rugs and leaves no sticky
residue.
- Always work from the outer edge towards the center to prevent
spreading. It is a good idea to replace the cotton cloth as
soon as it's soiled.
- Carefully rinse the area with clean water and a sponge after
having cleaned it. Do not soak the carpet pile. Afterwards, blot as
dry as possible with a clean towel, or with a hairdryer
Read our detailed Stain Index