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Carpet Cleaning and Care

Regular thorough vacuuming removes soil from among fibers of carpets, thus keeping their good appearance and extending their life. Most carpeted areas need this vacuuming once a week, with several slow strokes. Little-used areas may not need as frequent vacuuming, while areas with lots of active or messy use may need quick daily vacuuming.
Surface Soils
Dry soil from shoes, crumbs, etc. may stay on the surface of the carpet a short time before working its way down into the carpet. This, along with litter such as paper, threads, etc. can be removed with a vacuum, light-weight stick vacuum (or “electric broom”), or even a carpet sweeper, if used promptly. These methods will also remove dust from the carpet surface. Pet hairs should be removed promptly, as the oil in them makes them cling to carpet, and work its way down into the pile.
Deep Soil
Gritty soil tracked on carpet by shoes, wet or dry, will sink down in between fibers of carpet. Gritty soil has very sharp edges capable of cutting carpet yarn fibers. Vacuuming is the best means of removing the grit from deep in between the carpet fibers. Moving the vacuum over the carpet seven times - forward and back, forward and back, forward and back, forward on the next section - should remove deep seated grit. Upright vacuum cleaners generally do the best job of removing deep-seated gritty soil from carpets. Next are combination canisters with power-driven rug nozzle. Steps can be vacuumed with the upholstery nozzle or brush attachment. Room size oriental rugs are best cleaned with an agitator type cleaner. When approaching a fringed edge with an upright cleaner, lift up the cleaner nozzle by pushing down on the handle. This will allow cleaning to the fringe, but will raise the nozzle and avoid catching the fringe. When using a canister with a power nozzle, stop before reaching the fringed edge. Fringe may be cleaned with low suction, using the upholstery tool or floor brush.

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Karastan Area Rugs
Karastan area rugs are known as being the finest power loom rug anywhere in the world. Their high quality and luxury appearance is designed for the owner’s enjoyment. While their appearance may look delicate, the durability is not. Many people still own these rugs that date back to 1928, which is the time the company was first started.
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Studio by Karastan
Fresh, modern, and styled for today's new living, Studio by Karastan rugs are made from high quality natural and man made fibers. The collection includes cheerful and casual looking rugs that can work with your decoration.
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Tommy Bahama Area Rugs Collection
The Tommy Bahama Home rug collection brings together Caribbean warmth and casual elegance in golden sunwashed color pallates. Lush green palms, historical and coastal Persians, British colonial, and images of the West Indies are just a few of the looks that collection offers.
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Kathy Ireland Area Rugs
This extremely popular collection is inspired by her travels all over the world, and has a casual feeling that reflects Kathy's appreciation of family life. Kathy Ireland's beautiful, durable rugs are available in a wide range of popular sizes, including oversized and round styles, as well as runners. All rugs in this collection offer maximum versatility and incomparable value.
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Couristan Area Rugs
For over 75 years Couristan, Inc. has been a powerful name in the area rug and broadloom industry. Owned and opreated by the Couri family for two generations, the company prides itself on having the most exquisite handmade and power-loomed floor coverings available from anywhere around the world.
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Central Oriental Area Rugs
The main focus of the company is to provide high quality products at fair and reasonable prices. The company manufacture and travel the world to find the best factories that produce outstanding quality rugs to correspond with today's fashion trends. We pride ourselves on fast, efficient and friendly customer service.
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Sphinx Area Rugs
Quite simply, Sphinx is the area rug market¹s leader in color, style, and quality. Designed around today¹s lifestyle, Sphinx area rugs set trends. Offering only the finest materials combined with the highest construction standards in the industry, the name Sphinx has come to be synonymous with quality and value. Sphinx rugs can be kept and enjoyed for years, but are affordable enough to change as often as consumers redecorate.
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Shaw Area Rugs
A colorful area rug can set the tone of a room or change the dynamic of a hallway or foyer. Shaw has a rug for every style and every budget. From large to small, bright to neutral and everything in between, Shaw offers area rugs in every shape, size, and style.
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