Carpet Manufacturers Requires Regular Cleaning

Carpet Warranty Information

Did you know, most carpet manufacturers require regular, professional carpet cleaning in order to validate your carpet’s warranty? Click the links below to find out more about your carpet manufacturer’s professional cleaning warranty requirements.

Mohawk

Shaw

Stainmaster Carpet

Deep Restorative Cleaning Requirements

Carpet is a very effective filter for trapping soils, dander and other contaminants. Many of these soils may not always be noticeable, building-up over time. Some of these soils are gritty and are capable of grinding and dulling carpet fibers. Other insoluble soils, such as volatilized cooking oils, grease, tar and other oils are strong soil-attractors that are not initially apparent until soil-build-up occurs, often making them more difficult to clean. Your warranty requires that your carpet be professionally cleaned by hot-water extraction every twelve (12) to twenty four (24) months. However, we recommend that you keep close watch on your carpets maintenance needs and adjust your deep restorative cleaning requirements accordingly. Don’t wait to have your carpet professionally cleaned if it begins to appear soiled before the required cleaning cycle. When carpet is maintained before it becomes unsightly it is easier to clean and maintain.

Hot water extraction, often referred to as “steam cleaning”, is the required method for deep, restorative cleaning of your Beaulieu carpet. This method of carpet cleaning relies on the use of a floor tool or wand that injects a solution of detergent and water through a series of jet applicators at a controlled pressure and temperature to loosen and suspend soils for immediate extraction by an attached vacuum. Extensive studies have shown that hot water extraction, which can be performed using a truck mount unit or a portable unit, is the most effective method of carpet cleaning, it will not damage carpet texture, and it removes the highest amount of residues that are often responsible for rapid re-soiling.

Professional cleaning must be performed according to the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) Carpet Cleaning Standard S001 using carpet care products that have been tested and certified by the Carpet and Rug Institute’s Seal of Approval Program. Your compliance here will assure that the best available equipment and cleaning agents are used to maintain your carpet while minimizing residue. Although ambient heat and humidity influence drying time, when properly cleaned in a well ventilated room carpet drying time can occur within 4-8 hours.