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THE
CARPET STORE - CARPET SHOPPING TIPS
Choosing
the right carpet involves a lot more than just finding a color
to match your paint or wallpaper. Here are some basic factors
to consider before you shop for your new carpet.
Foot
Traffic
Carpet
is specifically engineered for high traffic areas, beauty, softness
and appearance. Be sure to inform the sales agent of your specific
needs including location, children, and pets, so they can assist
you with the perfect choice.
Stain
and Soil Resistance
Most
carpets offer stain resistance, but those who enjoy entertaining
or have children and pets should consider carpets with high
levels of stain resistance. Soil resistance is just as important
as stain resistance for maintaining a beautiful carpet. Soil
resistant products protect against soiling and staining by repelling
dirt and spills from penetrating the fiber, making cleaning
easier. Ask The Carpet Store about soil and stain warranties
on each carpet.
Anti-Static
Protection
You
may wish to choose a carpet with permanent anti-static protection
built into the fibers. This will create a more pleasant living
environment during cold and dry seasons.
Carpet
Type
Make
the right choice for your lifestyle and budget by examining
carpet construction.
- Texture:
The textured surface of this carpet helps hide footprints
and vacuum marks, and is the preferred style for busy households.
- Saxony
: This luxuriously smooth, soft finish adds distinctive elegance
to any room.
- Berber
Loop-Pile: Berber’s subtle patterns fit a variety of
room styles while hiding footprints and vacuum marks. Berber
is the ideal choice for contemporary to cottage and country
furnishings.
- Berber
Cut-Pile: This carpet has the plush feel of thick, cut pile
carpet. It is decoratively versatile, and ideal for casual
rooms and kid’s rooms.
- Cut &
Loop: Cut & Loop features carved definition, and accent
colors spice up floor surfaces. The multicolor effects hide
soil and stains while looking great between vacuuming.
- Commercial:
This durable, long-wearing surface pile is engineered for
high traffic areas and is perfect for professional and practical
installations.
Color
Selection
Carpet
color and texture affect the character of any room. Rooms that
lack sunlight can be brightened with yellows, apricots or warm
beiges. Cool colors, like blues and greens, soften a room with
a sunny exposure.
- Light
colors show fewer footprints; dark colors show less stains
and soil.
- Dull
yarns show fewer footprints; while shiny yarns show more highlights
and accents.
- Minimize
maintenance by restricting light colors to less-used rooms.
- Multicolored
carpets minimize the appearance of everyday stains and soil.
At
the Store
If
you have room plans, paint chips or color swatches, bring them
(and the overall dimensions of your room) with you to The Carpet
Store when you shop. To be certain of your room dimensions,
you will want to ask one of our salespersons to take final measurements
of your home.
Get
samples
You want to take samples home so you can see how your carpet
will look with your décor and your home’s lighting.
Don't
skimp on cushion
Selecting the right cushion can add years of wear to your carpet.
Professional installation will assure you of worry-free enjoyment
for as long as you own your carpet. The Carpet Store stocks
7/16" 100% rubber pad cushion.
Care
& Cleaning
Cleaning
and maintenance help extend the life of your flooring. Look
for cleaners with the Carpet-Rug Institute Seal of Approval.
Proper maintenance
of your carpet will extend its lifespan and keep its fresh appearance.
You should vacuum regularly, remove spills and provide long-term
care and cleaning.
Things
To Have Handy
The following solutions should be kept handy for treating
spills and stains:
- Detergent:
Mix 1/2 teaspoon clear dishwashing detergent with 1 cup warm
(not hot) water.
- Pre-Soak
Solution: Mix 1 teaspoon enzyme laundry detergent (such as
Axion, Biz, or others) with 1 cup water.
- Hydrogen
Peroxide: Mix 1/2 cup hydrogen peroxide (3% strength available
in drugstores) with 1 teaspoon of household ammonia. Use within
two hours of mixing.
- Ammonia:
Undiluted household ammonia.
- Dry Powder
Cleaner: Powdered carpet cleaner.
- Dry Cleaning
Solvent: Non-oily, non-caustic type sold for spot removal
for garments. Caution–may be flammable.
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