Care & Cleaning SHAW FLOORS FLOORIGAMI™ MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES For reference purposes only if printed or downloaded.
care & cleaning The Basics Messes happen. Luckily, Floorigami makes care and cleaning so easy it barely requires a guide. Just in case you need a few reminders, we’ve outlined everything you need to know in this handy guide. Floorigami Lift, Clean and Replace™ for Spots and Spills Kids. Pets. General life messes. Floorigami can handle it. Prompt attention to spots and spills is essential. Some spilled materials will stain or discolor carpet if not removed promptly.
care & cleaning Vacuum Friendly The best way to reduce dirt accumulation and prolong the life of your carpet is to vacuum, vacuum, vacuum! Most dirt, even dust, is in the form of hard particles. When left in the carpet, these gritty, sharp particles abrade the pile as effectively as sandpaper. HOW FREQUENTLY SHOULD YOU VACUUM? That depends on the amount of foot traffic and household soil to which your carpet is exposed to. More use means more frequent vacuuming.
care & cleaning Common Household Stains The following chart lists the most common household stains and the procedure used to remove them.
care & cleaning Stain Removal Procedures: REMINDER: With any stain, scrape or blot up excess spill prior to procedure. Always follow up with water to remove detergent residue that may become sticky and cause rapid resoiling. PROCEDURE A PROCEDURE M Apply solvent to dry towel/cloth. Blot, don’t rub. Repeat application Apply detergent solution (see “Cleaning Solutions”) to white towel, if necessary. Follow with Procedure B. leave 3-5 minutes. Blot, don’t rub.
care & cleaning Professional Cleaning The most frequently used areas of your carpet — entrances, doorways, traffic lanes, seating areas, etc. will collect dirt much faster than other areas. By cleaning these areas when they first show signs of soiling you can prevent the dirt from spreading to the rest of the carpeted areas of the house. Periodic professional cleaning of the overall carpet is highly recommended.
