Floor Care
Deep Restorative Cleaning Requirements
Carpet is a very effective filter for trapping soils, dander and other contaminants. Many of these soils may not always be noticeable, building-up over time. Some of these soils are gritty and are capable of grinding and dulling carpet fibers. Other insoluble soils, such as volatilized cooking oils, grease, tar and other oils are strong soil-attractors that are not initially apparent until soil-build-up occurs, often making them more difficult to clean. Your warranty requires that your carpet be professionally cleaned by hot-water extraction every twelve (12) to twenty four (24) months. However, we recommend that you keep close watch on your carpets maintenance needs and adjust your deep restorative cleaning requirements accordingly. Don't wait to have your carpet professionally cleaned if it begins to appear soiled before the required cleaning cycle. When carpet is maintained before it becomes unsightly it is easier to clean and maintain.
Hot water extraction, often referred to as "steam cleaning", is the required method for deep, restorative cleaning of your Beaulieu carpet. This method of carpet cleaning relies on the use of a floor tool or wand that injects a solution of detergent and water through a series of jet applicators at a controlled pressure and temperature to loosen and suspend soils for immediate extraction by an attached vacuum. Extensive studies have shown that hot water extraction, which can be performed using a truck mount unit or a portable unit, is the most effective method of carpet cleaning, it will not damage carpet texture, and it removes the highest amount of residues that are often responsible for rapid re-soiling.
Professional cleaning must be performed according to the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) Carpet Cleaning Standard S001 using carpet care products that have been tested and certified by the Carpet and Rug Institute's Seal of Approval Program. Your compliance here will assure that the best available equipment and cleaning agents are used to maintain your carpet while minimizing residue. Although ambient heat and humidity influence drying time, when properly cleaned in a well ventilated room carpet drying time can occur within 4-8 hours. A list of Carpet and Rug Institute's Seal of Approval certified extractors can be obtained at www.carpet-rug.org. For listings of IICRC certified carpet cleaners contact the IICRC at www.IICRC.org or ph. 1-800-835-4624
Note: If your carpet is protected by our PermaShield topical stain and soil resistance treatment or other similar treatments it will help your carpet resist many wet, dry and oil-based soils. Although these treatments typically withstand up to three deep cleaning cycles, re-application of similar approved topical stain and soil resistance treatments after each professional carpet cleaning will help keep your carpet looking newer longer and make it easier to clean.