Regular Vacuuming
Dirt and grit wears carpet like sandpaper. So thorough regular vacuuming will not only remove dirt but also extend the life of your carpet.

Reducing dirt build-up
To reduce dirt, try re-allocating your furniture regularly to allow for even distribution of wear in heavy traffic areas. A good idea is to place scraper mats at all doorway entrances to keep dirt outside.

Clean spills immediately
You’ve probably already discovered that almost anything will stain or discolour your carpet if left unattended. In fact, there are no carpets that are ‘stain proof’ or ‘bullet proof’. So all spills should be cleaned up immediately.

Stain Treatments

Professional Cleaning If all carpets can be stained, you might be wondering whether stain treatments really work.

Stain treatments applied to man made carpet fibres do work well as they help the carpet fibre resist absorbing the spilt liquid for a longer time. This gives you more time to clean up a spill or dirt before a stain is created.

On a treated carpet, a liquid will pool on the surface and remain there for some minutes which is very easy to mop up with a cotton cloth or an absorbent paper towel. The liquid is so well absorbed by cleaning that, once removed, the surface of the carpet where the spill was will be almost perfectly dry.

If you have small children or pets, carpets with stain treatments are highly recommended.

Professional Cleaning

We would advise you get professional cleaning for larger spills as it prevents stains from drying into carpet fibre. We also suggest you advise professional cleaners not to use water hotter than 55ºC. You’ll find some stains may require additional professional cleaning to totally remove discolouration. In fact, certain stains may require a dry powder or liquid remover to complete a total lift-off of the stain. To find your closest professional cleaner contact the National Upholstery and Carpet Cleaners Association on 1800 621 872 or visit www.nucca.asn.au