Stanton Flooring Carpet Maintenance and Care
The following guide for cleaning , maintenance and care can be applied to
woven, tufted, polypropylene, polyester, nylon, and shag carpet or rugs.
Cleaning and Maintenance
Maintaining your quality purchase will repay you by keeping its
beauty for many years.
• Vacuum regularly. Frequent vacuuming is a carpet’s best friend. A
suction only canister vacuum is best to prevent excess pilling,
fuzzing and pulls. However, if this type is not available, set vacuum
so that the brush is furthest away from the surface of the carpet.
• Remove spills immediately.
• Professionally clean as needed. Do not apply stain repellent
treatments that contain silicone because they tend to accelerate
carpet soiling.
• Keep doormats clean. Exercise preventative maintenance by
placing absorbent mats at the most frequently used entrances to
your home. Change or launder when these mats become soiled.
• The vacuum cleaner dust bag should be changed when half full.
• Filters in your heating and air conditioning systems should be
changed regularly.
STEPS FOR SPOT REMOVAL:
One of the most crucial areas of carpet maintenance is removal
of spots and spills. Acting quickly when anything is spilled or
dropped, and always having the necessary cleaning materials at
hand are of the utmost importance.
• Immediately blot (do not rub) spills with white paper towels or with
a clean absorbent cloth. Scoop up solids.
• All cleaning agents and solvents should be Ph neutral; pre-test
should be done in an inconspicuous area.
• Apply the cleaning agent listed on the spot removal chart (right)
to an absorbent towel and begin to blot up the spill with a blotting
motion. Flip cloth to prevent reapplying soil.
• Do not over saturate with water.
• Work inwards from the edge of the spot to prevent excess
spreading.
• Wait a few minutes for the cleaning agent to work on the spot.
Follow recommended directions.
• Once the cleaning agent has removed the spot, blot excessive
moisture by applying pressure with paper towels or a dry
absorbent cloth.
• Rinse with clear water on a clean cloth.
• Remove excess moisture by applying pressure with paper towels.
RECOMMENDED PROFESSIONAL CLEANING
• Dry cleaning systems such as Capture®; Host®; Dri-Mate®; Wool
Clean by Wools of New Zealand and Chem-Dry
• Truck-Mounted steam extraction is acceptable for tackless wall to
wall installations. We do not recommend steam cleaning for loose
lay rugs
• We do not recommend any portable units; nor any Bonnet systems
or Rug Doctor systems
Stain Treatment Chart
Types of Treatment
For cleaning and care of sisal, seagrass & mountain Grass use the following guide below:
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Maintaining your quality purchase will repay you by keeping its
beauty for many years.
• Natural fibers are inherently absorbent and should not be placed
in areas that are damp or where spills are likely to occur (kitchens,
bathrooms, basements, and porches).
• Vacuum regularly. Frequent vacuuming is a carpet’s best friend.
This will remove the fine dirt particles that can lodge between the
fibers and cause additional wear. For best results, use a vacuum
with strong suction and brush attachment or beater bar.
• Remove spills immediately. (see additional information below)
• Professionally clean as needed. Never steam clean or
wet-shampoo a natural fiber floor covering.
• Keep doormats clean. Exercise preventative maintenance by
placing absorbent mats at the most frequently used entrances to
your home. Change or launder when these mats become soiled.
• The vacuum cleaner dust bag should be changed when half full.
Filters in your heating and air conditioning systems should be
changed regularly.
STEPS FOR SPOT REMOVAL:
One of the most crucial areas of carpet maintenance is removal
of spots and spills. Acting quickly when anything is spilled or
dropped, and always having the necessary cleaning materials at
hand are of the utmost importance.
Remove spills immediately.
• Liquid spills act as a magnet to any dirt particles that are in
the carpet, causing the dirt to rise to the surface. This dirt
may cause a dark stain. Immediately blot – do not rub – the
spot with a clean, absorbent white cloth or paper towel.
Rubbing can work the liquid deeper into the fibers, making
the spill more likely to stain the carpet.
• To remove spots caused by solid substances, first remove
any remaining material. Scrape it up with a spoon, always
working from the outside of the spot toward the center.
• Pretest spot-removal in an inconspicuous area.
• Apply the cleaning agent listed on the spot removal chart (right)
to an absorbent towel and begin to blot up the spill with a blotting
motion. Flip cloth to prevent reapplying soil.
• Do not over use water.
• Work inwards from the edge of the spot to prevent excess
spreading.
• Wait a few minutes for the cleaning agent to work on the spot.
Follow recommended directions.
• Once the cleaning agent has removed the spot, blot excessive
moisture by applying pressure with paper towels or a dry
absorbent cloth.
WALL TO WALL CLEANING
• Dry cleaning systems such as Capture®; Host®;
Dri-Mate®; Wool Clean by Wools of New Zealand
and Chem-Dry
• Truck-Mounted steam extraction is acceptable for
tackless wall to wall installations. We do not
recommend steam cleaning for loose lay rugs
• We do not recommend any portable units; nor any
Bonnet systems or Rug Doctor systems
Stain Treatment Chart
See the definitions of "solvent", "detergent", "vinegar", and "ammonia" below:
Viscose & Viscose Blends:
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Viscose fibers are a natural fiber and are inherently absorbent and
should not be placed in areas that are damp or where spills are likely to
occur (kitchens, bathrooms, basements, and porches). If spills do occur
blot immediately with a clean dry cloth and apply a dry clean agent such
as Host or Capture, follow the recommended instructions for dry clean
products, multiple applications are sometimes needed.
Give your carpet the normal protection from direct sunlight that you
would give to any colored fabric. Fading can be caused by emissions
from heating fuels or chemicals such as pesticides, household cleaning
agents and other household items.
Maintaining your quality purchase will repay you by keeping its
beauty for many years.
• Vacuum regularly. Frequent vacuuming is a carpet’s best friend. A
suction only canister vacuum is best to prevent excess pilling,
fuzzing and pulls. However, if this type is not available, set vacuum
so that the brush is furthest away from the surface of the carpet.
• Remove spills immediately.
• Professionally clean as needed. Do not apply stain repellent treatments that contain silicone because they tend to accelerate
carpet soiling.
• Keep doormats clean. Exercise preventative maintenance by placing absorbent mats at the most frequently used entrances to
your home. Change or launder when these mats become soiled.
• The vacuum cleaner dust bag should be changed when half full.
• Filters in your heating and air conditioning systems should be changed regularly.
STEPS FOR SPOT REMOVAL:
One of the most crucial areas of carpet maintenance is removal of spots and spills. Acting quickly when anything is spilled
or dropped, and always having the necessary cleaning materials at hand are of the utmost importance.
• Immediately blot (do not rub) spills with white paper towels or with a clean absorbent cloth. Scoop up solids.
• Blot up the spill with a blotting motion. Flip cloth to prevent reapplying soil. Do Not Rub!
• Spot cleaning with dry cleaning products only
• Work inwards from the edge of the spot to prevent excess spreading.
• Apply Dry Cleaning Agent (Host, Capture or Dri-Mate.)
• Wait a few minutes for the cleaning agent to work on the spot. Follow recommended directions.
• Once the cleaning agent has removed the spot, blot excessive moisture by applying pressure with paper towels or a dry
absorbent cloth.
RECOMMENDED PROFESSIONAL CLEANING
• Dry cleaning systems such as Capture®; Host®; Dri-Mate®; Wool Clean by Wools of New Zealand and Chem-Dry.
Tencel & Tencel Blends:
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Maintaining your quality purchase will repay you by keeping its
beauty for many years.
• Natural fibers are inherently absorbent and should not be placed in
areas that are damp or where spills are likely to occur (kitchens,
bathrooms, basements, and porches).
• Vacuum regularly. Frequent vacuuming is a carpet’s best friend. This
will remove the fine dirt particles that can lodge between the fibers
and cause additional wear. For best results, use a suction only
vacuum: no beater bar, no rotary power head.
• Remove spills immediately with a clean dry cloth.
• Professionally clean as needed. Never steam clean or wet-shampoo
a natural fiber floor covering.
• Keep doormats clean. Exercise preventative maintenance by placing
absorbent mats at the most frequently used entrances to your home.
Change or launder when these mats become soiled.
• The vacuum cleaner dust bag should be changed when half full.
Filters in your heating and air conditioning systems should be
changed regularly.
STEPS FOR SPOT REMOVAL:
One of the most crucial areas of carpet maintenance is removal of spots and spills. Acting quickly when anything is spilled
or dropped, and always having the necessary cleaning materials at hand are of the utmost importance.
• Remove spills immediately.
• Liquid spills act as a magnet to any dirt particles that are in the carpet, causing the dirt to rise to the surface. This
dirt may cause a dark stain. Immediately blot – do not rub – the spot with a clean, absorbent white cloth or paper
towel. Rubbing can work the liquid deeper into the fibers, making the spill more likely to stain the carpet.
• To remove spots caused by solid substances, first remove any remaining material. Scrape it up with a spoon, always
working from the outside of the spot toward the center
• Stanton recommends spot cleaning with dry cleaning products only, Capture, Host, Wool Dri.
• Pretest spot-removal in an inconspicuous area.
WALL TO WALL CLEANING
Professionally clean as needed. Never steam clean or wet-shampoo a natural fiber floor covering which can cause shrinkage, discoloration, and/or staining. Please be aware that proper maintenance on natural products calls for Dry Clean Only.
Outdoor Rugs:
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
• Vacuum or sweep regularly and/or shake to remove dust.
• Keep away from prolonged moisture.
• Blot spills immediately with a clean dry cloth.
• Simply hose off outdoor rug to clean
• Rotate your rug twice a year to avoid traffic wear spots on your rug.
• Use rug pads when used indoors.
BENEFITS OF POLYPROPYLENE CONSTRUCTION:
• All-weather rug construction is pet-friendly and mold- and mildew-resistant
• Yarn-dyed fiber has incredibly rich color that holds its vibrancy over time
• Made of polypropylene, a stain-resistant, water-repellent synthetic material
• Resistant to high heat temperatures so yarns will not wilt in hot climates
• All-weather rugs are resistant to chemicals, including bleach, so they easily
repel stains and are equally easy to clean
• Flexible yarns maintain their original firmness, so you get a long-wearing
rug that’s incredibly supple
• Lightweight for easy cleaning and relocating
• Woven to be incredibly tough and durable; Polypropylene rugs resist
cracking in extreme temperatures
• Quick-drying, thanks to low water absorption quality and moisture barrier
aspect of the yarns
• Stain resistant, so you can use these rugs in your outdoor decor without
worry
• Outstanding resistance keeps your area rugs in high-quality condition for
years
• Adds warmth underfoot in cooler temperatures and relief from hot
surfaces in hot climates
Scotchgard Nylons:
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
A Whole New Level of Protection…
Look for the Scotchgard™ Brand label to make sure your carpet is
protected with Scotchgard™ protection. This label lets you know that
you will be receiving all the benefits that Scotchgard™ Protector’s
have to offer.
• Use entrance mats. Place mats inside and outside entrances to trap
oil before it can be tracked into your home. Soil is the greatest threat
to your carpet’s appearance
• Vacuum regularly. The most important thing you can do for your
carpet is to vacuum regularly. Removing dirt particles will reduce
abrasion that can dull carpet fibers. Use a vacuum with a beater-bar,
which will raise the pile when it removes soil.
• Blot up spills immediately. Immediate attention to spills and spots
will make removal easier. Always blot the area being cleaned. Never
rub, scrub or use a brush.
• Clean periodically. Clean your carpet using hot water extraction
before it shows traffic patterns. Professional hot water extraction is
the preferred method
EASY 1-2-3 SPOT CLEANING METHOD:
Most household spills can be removed using the Easy 1-2-3 Spot Cleaning Method. To start, locate your stain on the chart
below and follow the cleaning steps until the stain is removed.
WATER BASED STAINS:
For these stains, start with step 1.
If the stain remains, proceed with steps 2 and 3
GREASY, OIL-BASED STAINS:
For these stains, use Goo Gone. Follow directions on
package, and then proceed with steps 1, 2 and 3.
*Freeze and remove solid materials before using dry cleaning fluid.
SPECIAL WATER BASED STAINS:
For these stains, start with step 1. If the stain remains,
proceed with step 3. Omit step 2.
STEPS FOR 1-2-3 SPOT CLEANING METHOD:
For these stains, use Goo Gone. Follow directions on package,
and then proceed with steps 1, 2 and 3.
Step 1
• Use a spoon or dull knife to remove solid materials.
• For large stains, work from the outside of stain to the
center to prevent spreading.
• Blot up liquid spills with a towel or white paper towel.
• Mix a solution of ¼ teaspoon of clear hand dishwashing
detergent with 1 cup of water. Stir Gently.
• Apply detergent solution directly to a white cloth.
Dampen the carpet fibers in the stained area with a
cloth. Avoid saturating the carpet.
• Wipe gently. Turn cloth frequently. Never rub, scrub or
use a brush because it may damage carpet fibers.
• If necessary, use your fingertips to work the solution to
the base of the stain.
• Wet the stained carpet fibers with clear, lukewarm water
to rinse.
• Cover the spot with an absorbent towel or white paper
towel and apply pressure to blot.
• Repeat the rinsing and blotting procedures until you are
sure all traces of the detergent have been removed.
• If the stain is gone, place an absorbent towel or white
paper towel over the area cleaned, and weigh towels
down with a heavy, color-fast object, such as a weighted
plastic wastebasket.
• Change towels or paper towels until carpet dries.
• If stain remains, proceed to step 2 (for coffee, tea or
urine, skip step 2 and proceed to step 3)
Step 2
• Do not use on coffee, tea or urine stains.
• Mix 2 tablespoons of non-bleaching, non-sudsing
household ammonia with 1 cup of lukewarm water.
• Apply ammonia solution, rinse and blot as outlined in
Step 1.
• Do not dry with paper towels. Proceed to step 3 to
neutralize the ammonia solution.
Step 3
• Mix 1 cup of white vinegar with 2 cups of water.
• Apply vinegar solution, rinse and blot as outline in step 1.
If this process does not remove the stain, contact the
Scotchgard Service Center at 1.800.433.3296 for further
assistance
REAPPEARING STAINS:
If is not unusual for stains to sometimes reappear after
spot-cleaning. Wicking occurs when a liquid has been
spilled on the carpet (usually a large quantity) and
cleaning attempts remove only the stain and liquid from
the carpet fibers. Liquid still remains in the carpet backing
or padding. Through capillary action, the stain can “wick”
back up into the carpet fibers. Residual re-soiling occurs
if staining substances or cleaning products are left in the
carpet and attract soil. These stains are not permanent
and typically can be removed by simply repeating the
appropriate step-by-step directions listed in steps1-3.
OTHER HELPFUL HINTS:
• Avoid overwetting the carpet backing during spot
cleaning and rinsing. Blotting to remove excess
moisture reduces the occurrence of wicking stains.
• Use a “wet-vac” to extract liquid from the area if
possible. Paper toweling placed over the cleaned area
and weighted with a color-fast object will help absorb
resurfacing stains. Use of fans to decrease the drying
time will also help.
