Carpet Warranties (Continued )

3M

CLEANING
How often your carpet will need to be professionally hot water extraction cleaned depends on how the carpet is used and cared for. Carpet featuring Scotchgard protection should stay clean 2 to 3 times longer than similar untreated carpet; providing a better appearance with less cleaning. Professional hot water extraction cleaning is the preferred method because it leaves the least amount of detergent residue.

If you choose to do-it-yourself, DO NOT use wet shampoo equipment. Shampooing can leave a soap residue in the carpet which not only masks the Scotchgard protection, but actually attracts and holds dirt.

Frequency of cleaning

How often you have your carpet cleaned depends on the amount and kind of use your carpet gets, and the quality of your day-to-day maintenance. The warranty requires your carpet to be hot water extraction cleaned at least once every two years by certified carpet cleaners that carry the Scotchgard brand.

Reapplying Scotchgard protector always enhances the amount of protection. It is important that you retain your cleaning receipts in the event that you need to make a warranty claim. Areas of higher traffic and soiling should be hot water extraction cleaned more frequently.

Do-it-yourself methods

Proper carpet cleaning requires experience and special equipment. Most rental or home cleaning equipment is unable to extract thoroughly the water and detergents they put into the carpet. Left in the carpet, the detergents attract more dirt, causing rapid resoiling and the need for recleaning. Professional hot water extraction is the method 3M requires for cleaning your carpet.

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