Helpful Tips

Carpet Floor Care

• Dirt collecting carpet mats should be placed in frequently used entrances and cleaned weekly.
• Place runners in high-traffic areas and rearrange furniture periodically to reduce wear and dirt.
• Vacuum your carpet at least once or twice week, depending on the amount of traffic.
• As soon as you discover a spill, remove as much of it as possible. Blot area; do not rub into the carpet.

Hardwood Floor Care

• Rugs should be used to cover high-traffic areas.
• Install floor protectors on furniture legs to prevent scratches.
• Maintain proper humidity levels within your home.
• Move rugs periodically if area is exposed to regular sunlight to avoid discoloring of the floor underneath.
• Regularly clean hardwood floor with alcohol-based hardwood flooring cleaners.
• Never mop hardwood floor. Standing water can damage the wood.

Tile Floor Care

• Avoid using any cleaners on your floor that contain harsh abrasives.
• Purchase a good quality dust mop and sweep your tile floors daily. This is especially important in new installations where the grout has not fully cured.
• Make sure the shower stall and tub enclosures have proper ventilation.