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Carpet Cleaning

Keep Carpet Like New - Take the Right Steps

By IICRC

Categories: Vacuuming, Carpets & Flooring
Tagged: Carpet, Carpet And Rug Institute, Carpet Cleaning, Carpet Cleaning Machines, Carpet Extractors, Cleaning Services, Cleaning Tips, CRI, IICRC, Professional Carpet Cleaning, Spot Removal, Stain Removal, Vacuum Cleaners, Vacuuming

The tips below can help you keep your carpet looking newer, longer - saving time and money. [Note: Ad links featured on this page are not affiliated with IICRC and should not be considered a recommendation or endorsement by IICRC.]

 

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1. Keep the soil off. Use entryway mats, and sweep or vacuum the outside sidewalk leading to the door.

2. Vacuum regularly. No step is more important to preserving carpet appearance. Vacuum heavy-traffic areas twice weekly; other areas, once a week. Select a vacuum that has been approved by the Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI).

3. Remove spots before they become stains. Most liquid spills can be removed completely with absorbent cloths and a little water. All liquids should be blotted with downward pressure and never, ever rubbed. Consult the Stain Removal Wizard developed by the IICRC and The Housekeeping Channel. Professional carpet cleaners who are trained and certified have the know-how to remove stains that could otherwise become permanent.

4. Call a professional. Regular cleaning by IICRC-certified professionals is required by a number of carpet manufacturers' warranties and will protect your investment by extending the useful life of the carpet. Professionals have also invested in more-powerful tools - for example, truck-mounted equipment - that remove more soil. Locate a certified firm at www.CertifiedCleaners.org or call 800-835-4624.

Keep Carpet Like New - Take the Right Steps:  Created on June 30th, 2009.  Last Modified on June 30th, 2009

 

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IICRC

The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Certification (IICRC) is a non-profit certifying body for the floor and carpet cleaning, upholstery cleaning and disaster restoration industry. Organized in 1972, the IICRC currently represents more than 5200 Certified Firms and more than 42,000 Certified Technicians in 33 countries. The IICRC sets consensus standards for inspection, cleaning and disaster restoration. Locate IICRC-Certified Firms at www.certifiedcleaners.org.

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