You've just taken delivery of your new Carpet, Right carpet. Here's how to care for your carpet:


It is a common belief that you must not vacuum new carpets immediately after they have been laid. This is not the case and you can, in fact, vacuum straight away.


When your new carpet is fitted you may notice a few single tufts or loose ends standing above the pile. This is very usual and any loose strands can be trimmed off with a pair of scissors or a suitable knife. Don't pull strands since this will damage your carpet. Your carpet might also appear to shed fluff for some time after laying. This is caused by extremely short lengths of fibre left over from the manufacturing process. This is not a fault and the fluff can just be vacuumed away.


Vacuum your new carpet regularly


Dirt and tiny pieces of grit turn out to be trapped in all carpets . As the carpet is walked on these particles rub against the fibres and lead to premature wear. Vacuum at least once a week and use doormats to get rid of excess dirt and grit. Avoid wearing footwear if possible.


Applying Rugs to guard your new carpet:


You must think about placing rugs or mats in high visitors places as well as beneath tables or chairs where people rub their feet along the carpet as they sit.


Footwear:


Keep in mind that rubber-soled shoes (such as sneakers) are created to grip and will consequently pull at the pile of your carpet. If you avoid wearing such footwear in the house your carpet may retain its looks for longer


Avoid a spill from becoming a stain


Accidental spillages happen in every home and have the possible to ruin your carpet. Here are some simple suggestions that may help avoid a spill becoming a nasty stain.


Be diligent and act quickly

Spillages are more quickly removed when attacked straight away. Never allow a spill to dry on your carpet (with the exception of mud which can generally be vacuumed off when completely dry).


Never Scrub - Ever!


The carpet pile will be damaged if you scrub your carpet so, even if you do take away the stain, you will stil have altered the appearance of the carpet. Always use a patting action or gentle wiping using an suitable, non-bleached absorbent material.


Never use hot water to clean your carpet


Heat is used in the dying process to add colour to carpets. If you add hot water to a spill you are actually encouraging it to bond permanently with your carpet. Instead, use cold water to rinse the spillage out of the carpet.


Do not soak the stain


Soaking your carpet with water could damage the backing. Just dampen, then soak up with a clean absorbent cloth (even kitchen towel works well here). If you repeat this process then you have a good opportunity of successfully removing the spillage completely. Once most of the visible stain has been removed, leave your carpet damp with several layers of kitchen roll, weighed down by something flat and heavy (such as a book) overnight. This will help to draw the remainder of the stain out of the carpet.


Do not use fabric wash powder or dishwashing liquid on your carpet


If you have ever cleaned a stain using washing up liquid, you most likely will have found that an unsightly mark appears in the same spot weeks later. This is caused by traces of detergent getting left on the carpet pile. Detergent clings to dirt (which is why these products work so well), but if not rinsed away it will collect dirt where you do not want it and keep it there! If you do use detergent make sure that you rinse the carpet extremely properly, instantly afterwards.
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