Carpet Care

3 easy steps to keep it clean.

1) Vacuum, Vacuum, Vacuum!

This is the most important step to carpet care. Frequent vacuuming stops soil from working its way below the surface of the carpet pile where it is far more difficult to remove and can damage the carpet fibers.

2) Blot Spills Immediately

Prompt attention to spots and spills is essential. Always blot your carpet, never rub or scrub abrasively, this can fray the carpet's fibers.

3) Use Recommended Cleaners

While many carpets are stain resistant, no carpet is completely stain proof! As a leading carpet manufacturer, you can trust our proven carpet cleaner.

• Spot Cleaning: Use our Spill Calculator above to search for specific spills. Immediately blot spills with a clean, white, absorbent cloth or paper towel. Use a Shaw Floors approved carpet cleaner.
  
  
• High Traffic Areas: Perform quick visual checks of high traffic areas for any new spills or debris. Vacuum the carpet traffic lanes daily to extend the life of your carpet.

• Vacuuming: Vacuum all carpeted areas thoroughly. Use a vacuum cleaner with a rotating brush or beater bar. Adjust the vacuum height to match the carpet pile.
  
  
• Edge Cleaning: Use the vacuum's edge tool to clean along baseboards and in corners where soil tends to settle and collect.

• Professional Cleaning: Schedule a professional hot water extraction (steam cleaning) anywhere from 6-18 months, depending on traffic.
  
  
• Deep Stain Removal: If there are any deep stains that regular spot cleaning cannot remove, consult a professional carpet cleaner.
  
  
• Matting Prevention: Move furniture periodically to prevent matting in high-traffic areas and use carpet protectors under heavy furniture legs.