How to Care For Your Carpet
Plus, A Guide to Choosing the best carpet for your situation

If you’re tired of trying spot removal tricks on your carpet that never work, this booklet will teach you 3 EASY Emergency Steps that will help you remove almost any spot or spill.

Selecting Your Carpet
The right carpet depends on who the occupants are in your home. Stain resistance means that a carpet will not stain easily, but staining is still possible. Wear ability is judged by how durable the fiber is. Now, let’s explore the benefits of each type of fiber.
1. Olefin- Olefin has an excellent stain resist property within the fiber itself. The fiber is solution dyed, which means it will hold it’s color and resist most types of stains. While it still has the possibility of staining, even kool-aid, bleach, and ink can often be removed. However, the durability is lacking, which means that it may not stand up as well to very heavy traffic. Furniture indentations are difficult to remove after furniture is moved around. Light colors of olefin may appear scratched or darken when it begins to show wear. Also, due to it’s petroleum base, olefin will attract oils and cause lighter colors to appear dirty faster. Ideally used in:
Indoor/outdoor carpet and is always superb in a sunroom
Homes with kids that spill red drinks and use markers on the carpet.
CAUTIONS about Olefin:
Not ideal for very high traffic areas.
Avoid light colors
If you have pets, light colors may require more frequent cleaning
2. Polyester- Often an alternative to nylon due to it’s economical price. Polyester has great stain resist qualities almost equal to olefin. However, it does mat down quicker than nylon. Furniture indentations are difficult to remove after furniture is moved around. Ideally used in:
Homes with kids that spill red drinks and use markers on the carpet
Homes where you anticipate replacing the carpet often (rentals, etc)
CAUTIONS about Polyester:
For better wear ability, get at least a 60-70 ounce weight.
Avoid light colors
If you have pets, light colors may require more frequent cleaning
3. Nylon- In many situations nylon may be the best value for your dollar. It has great stain resist properties and great wear ability. However, stay away from a thin density of nylon. A minimum 42 ounce weight is recommended with a high twist in the fiber. The nylon fiber will hold up to traffic very well, however it is susceptible to red dyes (such as kool-aid) and bleaches. Consider purchasing solution dyed or continuous filament nylon for an upper end carpet. Ideally used in:
Homes or businesses with a lot of traffic
Homes with pets if you avoid light colors
CAUTIONS about Nylon:
Avoid spilling red dyes (such as kool-aid), acne medications, or bleaches
4. Wool- The most durable and most luxurious fiber. Most oriental rugs are made of wool and last for 100 years or more. Wool is naturally fire resistant. However, wool is easily stained and is very vulnerable to bleach. Ideally used in:
Area rugs
Homes without children or pets if installed wall to wall
CAUTIONS about Wool:
● Wool stains very easily. Perform spot removal right away after a spill
Please Note: On any fiber or style you choose, a darker color of fiber will keep a better appearance longer. Light colored carpet fibers will require more maintenance to keep an acceptable appearance.
Different styles of carpet:
Frieze (aka Cut Berber): This style appears like a short shag carpet. The nylon frieze is one of the best carpets to stand up to high traffic. Plush or Velvet: This is a style that appears plush on the surface. It looks very luxurious.
Saxony: The most common type of carpet in residential. Make sure the fiber has a good twist and at least 42 ounce weight.
Sculptured: A carpet that has a combination of saxony or plush carpet combined with a looped carpet. These can be very durable due to the pattern that is built into the carpet. Kid Proof: Usually an olefin carpet that will hold up well to most anything a kid will spill. However, light colors are not recommended as the olefin will absorb oils and dirty quickly. Commercial: Normally the looped commercial carpets will last longer. Nylon commercial is more durable. Choose commercial carpet in playrooms, sunrooms, or very high traffic areas of a home. Berber: Berber is a looped style of carpet. A darker color is preferable. The loops of berber may unravel at doorways and at seams. If you have pets that scratch your carpet, avoid berber. Light colors could have returning spots.
Seams and buckling: Even with the best installation, do not expect a seam to be completely invisible. Some types of carpets may show seams more than others. After a period of time your carpet may begin to buckle in highly traveled areas. Your carpet can be re-stretched. If your seams or entry areas begin to separate, or your carpet needs re-stretching, call Premium Carpet Care at 474-1133 for repair.

3 Immediate Steps
YOU Must Take
Use a Wet Vac to remove as much of the liquid and soil as possible. A wet vac will pull the soil up instead of press it down into the backing of your carpet.
After you remove the soil, treat the spot with a quality spot cleaner and gently wipe the spot with a damp towel.
If the spot remains, treat the spot again and pour a glass of water on the area. Extract the water with the wet vac.
Pre-test Instructions
Pre-test by applying the spot treatment to an inconspicuous area. Gently agitate the tested area with a white cloth. If bleeding or shrinkage occurs, do not continue.
Most spots: Use our Spray and Wipe Cleaner or mix 1/4 teaspoon clear hand dishwashing soap with 1 cup water and follow the directions above. Avoid high residue spotters such as Resolve.
Grease or Oils: . For greasy spots, apply rubbing alcohol to a cloth and gently dab the spot. Never pour a solvent directly on your carpet.
Wax: Melt the wax unto a paper bag with a steam iron. Place the paper bag over the wax. Do not allow the iron to directly touch the carpet.
Disclaimer: Use the techniques in this brochure at your own risk. If you feel unconfident about removing the stain, call a professional right away to prevent damage.

Professional Carpet Cleaning Services
Carpet makers recommend professional cleaning every 12-24 months. If you have kids or pets, cleaning may need to be done every 6-12 months.
The most thorough carpet cleaning:
Your carpet is vacuumed with a high powered vacuum to remove dry soil.
Edges are vacuumed to remove dust and dander.
Your carpet is pre-sprayed with a neutral ph, all natural cleaning agent.
12 specialty spotters are used by certified techs to remove stains.
Next, your carpet is gently agitated and rinsed with over 150 degree water.
A special “drimaster” tool is used to remove nearly all of the water used in the process to leave your carpet dry within 2 hours.
For a FREE friendly phone estimate, call us at
474-1133 or visit
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474-1133
1116 Olive Rd.

The new “Drimaster” leaves carpet clean and dry within 1-2 hours. This new system dries quickly AND cleans the carpet better than a regular cleaning wand that other cleaners use.

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A small wet vac is more effective on removing spills than towels.