Maxwell Collection - Care & Maintenance
Catalina recommends vacuuming our products using vacuums that have been certified by the Carpet & Rug Institute. Information about this can be found at
www.carpet-rug.org.
Vacuuming (standard pile)
Regular and thorough vacuuming once a week (more often in heavy traffic areas) is an economical and effective way to remove soil and dirt particles before they become embedded into the pile of the carpet. For best results, empty your vacuum bag when half full.
- An upright vacuum with a beater bar/brush is best for cut pile carpet.
- A suction-only vacuum is recommended for loop pile Berber carpet to prevent excessive fuzzing.
Vacuuming (shag pile)
For shag products such as Maxwell and other Catalina shag carpets and rugs it is important that you don't vacuum this carpet with a vacuum that uses a beater bar (this is the attachment in the head of your vacuum that spins in a circle and brushes up against the carpet). This device will agitate the long yarn tufts causing them to unravel. If you have a vacuum that the beater bar cannot be disengaged, then you must use a vacuum that has suction only. The use of a tank vacuum is an effective way to clean this carpet.
Spot & Stain Removal
With spot and stain removal, speed is of the essence.
- Blot up liquids with paper towel or absorbent cloth. Scoop up solids with the end of a knife or spoon.
- Apply spot removal agent to clean towel or cloth, not directly to the spot. Use small quantities. Always work inwards from edge to prevent spreading. Do not rub, as this may cause the spot to spread or distort the pile. Do not over-wet the carpet pile.
- Afterwards, blot as dry as possible with clean towel.
Preventive Measures
- Place absorbent mats at entrances to your home; change or launder when these mats become dirty.
- Regularly change filters in your heating and air conditioning systems.
- Clean traffic lanes and in front of frequently used chairs periodically with an absorbent powder such as Host®, Capture® or Dri-Matic®.
- Do not apply stain repellent treatments that contain any silicone, because they tend to accelerate carpet soiling. Note: some carpet manufacturers do not accept responsibility for complaints where such treatments have been used.
Interim Maintenance
Occasionally, more comprehensive cleaning is needed to restore color and appearance. Impregnated absorbent compound - inert powders impregnated with a mixture of cleansing agents and solvents - can be brushed into the carpet pile on an interim basis to absorb dirt from the carpet fiber.
Periodic Maintenance
Thorough cleaning is required periodically to remove the deepest soil. There are many deep cleaning methods you can use to ensure the beauty and life of a wool carpet or rug. When having your wool carpet professional cleaned, use a reputable company and check references. Or click on Retail Locations and consult your nearest retailer!
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