IMPORTANT: Read the following information carefully before attempting the spotting procedures described in this guide.

Maintenance: Proper maintenance of your carpet will extend its useful life and help retain its fresh appearance longer . You should vacuum properly to remove dry particulate soils (which is the major contributor to premature wear), promptly address all spills before they become stains and provide long-term care with professional deep cleaning.

Regular Cleaning: It is essential that you vacuum regularly with a strong, well-functioning vacuum cleaner. A good vacuum cleaner features high-efficiency filtration (HEPA). Correct brush height is necessary to spread the fibers to remove embedded soils. Rental machines(Rug Doctor) and personally owned machines (Bissell,Little Green Steam Machine) are acceptable for use in rinsing spots and spills but should never be thought of as a replacement for periodic professional cleaning.

Protecting Against Permanent Stains: Most of today's carpet is treated with Scotchgaurd, Teflon or a similar product to resist soil and stains. However, no carpet is entirely stain-proof. Many fiber manufacturers provide toll-free help for cleaning assistance or consult your warranty. Reapplication of the protection is recommended to restore the fiber to the condition the manufacturer intended. Many warranties are voided without reapplication of the protection.

On stain-resistant finishes: a spill on the fiber's surface, will temporarily remain on the surface without soaking in, giving you some time to absorb the liquid and use spot removal techniques before the spill has a chance to penetrate the fibers and cause permanent damage.The longer you leave the spill unattended, the more difficult it will be to remove.

Due to the wide variety of spotting agents and the fibers they are used on, Fiber Pro Carpet Cleaning Service will not assume responsibility for any damage occurring. Spot clean at your own risk.

Always proceed with caution and only after pre-testing each cleaning agent.

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