Carpet Care & Maintenance

Proper regular care can add years of life to your carpet and help retain the original appearance.  The most important thing you can do is vacuum thoroughly and frequently, particularly in high traffic areas.  Vacuuming helps remove dirt particles, which abrade the carpet and dull the appearance.  Use a vacuum cleaner with beater bars and good suction for best results.  Keep bags, filters and recovery tanks clean.

Professional Cleaning

Soiling is a buildup of soil particles and oily materials that cling to the carpet fibers and dull the beauty of the carpet.  Time causes foot traffic to drive the soil particles deep into the carpet.  When this condition cannot be corrected with vacuuming, it is time to have your carpet cleaned by a trained ServPro Professional.

How often you will need professional cleaning depends on soil buildup, traffic, type and color of carpeting.  A good rule of thumb would be to professionally clean your carpet every twelve months.

Most professionals use hot water extraction cleaning (also known as steam cleaning).  Hot water extraction cleaning is the method recommended by DuPont, Monsanto and Allied Fibers.  Other common cleaning methods include absorbent pad or bonnet cleaning and rotary shampoo.  ServPro technicians are trained to professionally execute each of these methods.

A Word About Do-It-Yourself Cleaning

Professional cleaning is recommended for any carpet, especially stain-resistant carpet.  However, if you decide to do it yourself, carefully follow the manufacturer's instructions and use the correct products for the job.

The ServPro Home Spotting Kit

No matter how careful you are, accidents are going to happen to your floor covering.  When these minor accidents do occur, quick action is most important.  The Home Spotting Kit is a complete package for emergencies, as well as a handy product to use between professional cleanings.  The spotting Kit has four separate cleaners, one concentrated refill, and an absorbent matrix powder.  It will remove over 100 different types of spots.