Warranty
Stain Removal Procedures
Stain Removal Procedures
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Clean Most Frequently Used Areas More Often
The most frequently used areas of your carpet — entrances,
doorways, trafc lanes, seating areas, etc. will collect dirt much
faster than other areas. By cleaning these areas when they rst
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. The frequency of overall cleaning may vary
depending on the level and type of trafc and the conditions to
which your carpet is exposed. This may range from as little as 6
months to 24 months between cleanings. Your carpet should be
properly cleaned at least once every 24 months to maintain its
appearance and useful life.
Shaw recommends only hot water extraction (also called
"steam cleaning"), utilizing carpet cleaning products, equipment,
and systems certied through the Carpet and Rug Institute’s
Seal of Approval Program. These products are listed at www.
carpet-rug.org. Warning: Non-approved cleaning products
and topical treatments, applied by you or by a professional
carpet cleaner, may result in damage to your carpet that will not
be covered by your warranty.
Shaw recommends that professional service be performed by an
IICRC certied rm. Locate a professional cleaner through the
Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certication
(IICRC) at 1-800-835-4624 or www.iicrc.org. Cleaning by other
professional services may result in damage that will not be
covered by your warranty.
If you decide to rent a steam cleaning machine and do it
yourself, remember recommended carpet cleaning equipment
and cleaning products should have certication in the CRI Seal
of Approval Programs (www.carpet-rug.org).
Professional Cleaning
Do-it-yourself Systems
Procedure P:
Vacuum as much as possible. Loosen remaining material by
tapping with a scrub brush or toothbrush. Tap with brush, do
not scrub. Vacuum again. Follow with procedure “B.”