Use and Care Guide

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chase of a new Beaulieu carpet. Under the terms of the limited war-
ranties, costs associated with replacement carpet and credit refunds are
subject to the usage charges based on the original purchase date and
cost, and will be reduced by an amount equal to the usage charge as cal-
culated in the usage guide located in this brochure. In no case will any
credit exceed the aggregate sum paid to Beaulieu for the existing carpets.
Disposal of existing carpet is the responsibility of the consumer, unless
Beaulieu requires it to be returned to the mill.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Why should walk-off mats be used?
Soiling, which consists of dirt, dust, and abrasive matter is the greatest
threat to carpet. e use of walk-off mats at all entrances inside and out-
side will protect your carpet from tracked on soils. Walk-off mats must
be cleaned or replaced regularly to prevent them from becoming a
source of soiling.
How necessary is it to vacuum regularly?
Over time, any carpet will experience a color change as a result of dry soil ac-
cumulation. e single-most important thing you can do to protect your carpet,
maintain its beauty and cleanliness, and prolong its life, is to vacuum regularly.
Most dry soil is easily removed by vacuuming. Vacuuming once a week in most
areas, with consideration for more frequent vacuuming at track-off areas, and
areas subjected to more concentrated traffic is usually sufficient. In some cases,
these areas can require more frequent vacuuming to avoid soil accumulation.
More frequent vacuuming will also help facilitate the removal of laments as-
sociated with shedding characteristics common of carpets constructed using
staple yarn. Vacuum cleaners should be used slowly, utilizing a minimum of
four back and forth vacuum cleaner passes in each direction
What type vacuum cleaner should be used?
Upright vacuums equipped with HEPA lters are recommended for
most carpet constructions since they release the least amount of dust
during vacuuming. Also recommended for most carpets are vacuums
equipped with self-adjusting or adjustable pile height settings, and with
beater bar and brush. Berber, Shag, Frieze, and any other carpet with a
pile height of one (1) inch or longer must be vacuumed using ONLY air
suction. e use of a beater bar and brush on these carpets can cause
damage to their pile yarns. Keep your vacuum in good operating con-
dition, and empty vacuum canisters, and bags on a routine basis.