Caring For Your Carpet..
Maintenance
The key to good carpet maintenance is to avoid particles of loose dirt and dust from working their way into the carpet pile where they will act abrasively on the fibres and discolour the carpet.
• Vacuum your new carpet regularly at least two or three times a week.
• A large, strong doormat will reduce dirt from outside being spread around the house.
• Avoid where possible laying light coloured carpets next to external entrances.
• Loop pile carpets should be vacuumed with a cylinder cleaner using the suction head only.
• Cut pile carpets should be vacuumed with an upright cleaner with beater bar and brush.
July 23, 2007
Top Tips..
Top tips for buying the right carpet..
Consider the area and AMOUNT OF WEAR it will receive, downstairs rooms and stairs will receive more wear and general soiling than upstairs. Be prepared to spend more of your budget on buying a durable, resilient carpet for these areas.
Get your room PROFESSIONALLY MEASURED and go to a good carpet retailer, who will help you to achieve the most cost effective way to carpet your house / apartment. By careful planning and use of the correct width of carpet he/she will enable you to minimise waste and save money.
Borrow SAMPLES of the carpets you like, look at the colour in daylight and the artificial light of the room to make sure it is what you want (please ensure the carprt samples are returned to the retailer).
Choose a good quality UNDERLAY, this will help prolong the life of your carpet.
Consider the area and AMOUNT OF WEAR it will receive, downstairs rooms and stairs will receive more wear and general soiling than upstairs. Be prepared to spend more of your budget on buying a durable, resilient carpet for these areas.
Get your room PROFESSIONALLY MEASURED and go to a good carpet retailer, who will help you to achieve the most cost effective way to carpet your house / apartment. By careful planning and use of the correct width of carpet he/she will enable you to minimise waste and save money.
Borrow SAMPLES of the carpets you like, look at the colour in daylight and the artificial light of the room to make sure it is what you want (please ensure the carprt samples are returned to the retailer).
Choose a good quality UNDERLAY, this will help prolong the life of your carpet.
Quick Facts..
Carpet Facts That is..
FIBER is related to
stain resistance and fade resistance.
CONSTRUCTION and STYLE affect
cleanability and wear resistance.
The price of a carpet
depends largely on its
fiber content,
pile weight,
and style.
Acrylic is more like wool
in appearance and feel than other synthetics.
It resists
moisture, mildew, and fading,
making it a good choice.
But acrylic
isn't very resilient
or abrasion-resistant,
so keep it out of high-traffic areas.
It's best for a formal living room
or a master bedroom.
In a level loop (Crystal & Classique),
yarn is looped over so both ends
are attached to the backing.
Short, densely spaced loops may not feel very soft,
but they provide a smooth surface
that wears well and is fairly easy to vacuum
because there aren't crevices for dirt to sink into.
It's good for stairs, family rooms,
and other high-traffic areas.
FIBER is related to
stain resistance and fade resistance.
CONSTRUCTION and STYLE affect
cleanability and wear resistance.
The price of a carpet
depends largely on its
fiber content,
pile weight,
and style.
Acrylic is more like wool
in appearance and feel than other synthetics.
It resists
moisture, mildew, and fading,
making it a good choice.
But acrylic
isn't very resilient
or abrasion-resistant,
so keep it out of high-traffic areas.
It's best for a formal living room
or a master bedroom.
In a level loop (Crystal & Classique),
yarn is looped over so both ends
are attached to the backing.
Short, densely spaced loops may not feel very soft,
but they provide a smooth surface
that wears well and is fairly easy to vacuum
because there aren't crevices for dirt to sink into.
It's good for stairs, family rooms,
and other high-traffic areas.
July 11, 2007
I bet you didn't know...
Carpets Rugs and Carpeting
The terms, carpets and rugs are used interchangeably and sometimes rugs are referred to as a Rug Carpet or a Carpet Rug. A smaller version of the carpet is usually referred to as a rug. Generally, any carpet below the length of 2 meters is referred to as a rug.
While the rug is loosely laid on a floor a carpet is normally affixed to the flooring. Rugs are also used for decorative purposes and may also be hung on walls. Due to their decorative design and colors, rugs may be used for table decor or bed and sofa coverings.
While a carpet is categorized on the basis of the material used to produce it, rugs are normally referred to from the area of their origin: Persian rugs, Indian rugs, Spanish rugs etc. They are also referred to from the specific area or town of their origin or the tribe that has created the rug.
Carpets when affixed or placed wall-to-wall is referred to as carpeting.
The terms, carpets and rugs are used interchangeably and sometimes rugs are referred to as a Rug Carpet or a Carpet Rug. A smaller version of the carpet is usually referred to as a rug. Generally, any carpet below the length of 2 meters is referred to as a rug.
While the rug is loosely laid on a floor a carpet is normally affixed to the flooring. Rugs are also used for decorative purposes and may also be hung on walls. Due to their decorative design and colors, rugs may be used for table decor or bed and sofa coverings.
While a carpet is categorized on the basis of the material used to produce it, rugs are normally referred to from the area of their origin: Persian rugs, Indian rugs, Spanish rugs etc. They are also referred to from the specific area or town of their origin or the tribe that has created the rug.
Carpets when affixed or placed wall-to-wall is referred to as carpeting.
Did you know?
That Carpets reduces noise...
Big screen TVs, speaker phones, computers and modern sound systems make our homes noisy places. Carpet helps absorb these sounds. Adding a cushion pad beneath your carpet reduces noise even further. Carpet also works as a sound barrier between floors by helping to block sound transmission to rooms below. And carpet on stairs helps mask the sound of constant foot traffic.
Big screen TVs, speaker phones, computers and modern sound systems make our homes noisy places. Carpet helps absorb these sounds. Adding a cushion pad beneath your carpet reduces noise even further. Carpet also works as a sound barrier between floors by helping to block sound transmission to rooms below. And carpet on stairs helps mask the sound of constant foot traffic.
Did you know?
That Carpets softens slips and falls...
Carpet is ideal for cushioning our footsteps, reducing slips and falls and minimizing injuries when falls do occur. Carpet provides safety protection for the whole family, but especially for toddlers and older individuals.
Carpet is ideal for cushioning our footsteps, reducing slips and falls and minimizing injuries when falls do occur. Carpet provides safety protection for the whole family, but especially for toddlers and older individuals.
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