Use and Care Manual
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a healthy environment. It is also a mandatory requirement to maintain your warranty
protection. More frequent cleaning may be needed in some cases. If your carpet was
manufactured with a stain resistance treatment, Beaulieu recommends the re-ap-
plication of 3M’s Scotchgard™ Protector where applicable after each professional hot
water extraction. For information and assistance in locating a certied Seal of
Approval Service Provider, contact the Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) at www.
carpet-rug.org. For questions you may have, contact our Technical Services Depart-
ment at 800-944-2840.
Can I use an interim cleaning method?
Proper interim cleaning will help retain your carpet’s appearance more effectively
between professional carpet cleaning cycles, reduce the soil-removal burden
required, and can also lower the cost of professional cleaning. Proper use of low-
moisture sponges and low-moisture encapsulates, and personally owned and
operated portable hot-water extractors are acceptable for interim cleaning needs.
How do I spot clean my carpet?
To help protect against staining, blot up spots and spills immediately. Always spot
clean initially using only water unless your spot is oil based. If necessary, then use
the recommended spot cleaners listed here, by applying them to a clean, white terry
cloth towel, and then blotting from the outside of a stain toward its center. If solid
matter is present, start by gently scraping-up solid material, and then vacuum to re-
move loose matter. Spot clean wet spills by dry blotting rst, using a clean, and dry,
white terry cloth towel. Spot clean oily-based substances by rst softening any solid
matter by using isopropyl alcohol. Proceed using a dry volatile solvent or citrus
solvent spot cleaner. Never apply solvents, or any other spot cleaner directly to your
carpet. Blot until the stain is removed, or until it ceases to transfer onto the towel.
Some spots and spills require repeat spot cleaning, and/or the use of the next
recommended spot cleaner. The use of a weighted, folded dry terry cloth towel
placed over spot cleaned areas will facilitate the removal of residues that can cause
spots to reoccur. Check towels every 30 minutes, and replace as needed. Leave a
weighted clean towel down overnight. If after following these spot cleaning
procedures a stain reappears, moisten the stain using water only, thoroughly dry
blot, and repeat the use of weighted terry cloth towels. Some stains require the use
of professional spot cleaning. This is your responsibility.