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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, CRI, House Cleaning Tips, 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 or content links featured on this page are not necessarily affiliated with IICRC (The cleantrust) and should not be considered a recommendation or endorsement by IICRC (The cleantrust)].

 

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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 cleantrust-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 January 21st, 2014

 

About IICRC

The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) is a certification and standard-setting nonprofit organization for the inspection, cleaning and restoration industries. The IICRC serves the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia and Japan, in partnership with regional and international trade associations.

The mission of IICRC is to identify and promote an international standard of care that establishes and maintains the health, safety and welfare of the built environment.

The IICRC, with industry-wide participation, certifies - and develops certifications and standards for - inspection, cleaning and restoration. The IICRC also serves as a valuable consumer referral source for IICRC-Certified technicians and firms. There are currently more than 53,000 active IICRC-Certified technicians, many with multiple certifications, and more than 6,000 IICRC-Certified Firms around the world.