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	Frequent vacuuming is a wool carpet's best friend.
	An upright vacuum with a beater bar/brush is the best type for cut pile carpet.
	A suction-only vacuum may be required for loop pile Berber carpets to prevent excessive fuzzing.
	Vacuum cleaner dust bag should be emptied when half full.
	Exercise preventive maintenance by placing absorbent mats at the most frequently used entrances to your home. Change or launder when these mats become dirty.
	Filters in your heating and air conditioning systems should be changed regularly.
	Clean traffic lanes and in front of frequently used chairs periodically with an absorbent powder (such as Host® or Capture®).*
	Keep absorbent cloth or paper towels and cleaning solutions on hand for quick response to spills and accidents.
	DO NOT apply stain repellent treatments which contain any silicone because they tend to accelerate carpet soiling. (Some carpet manufacturers do not accept responsibility for complaints where such treatments have been used).
	When having your wool carpet professionally cleaned, use a reputable company and check references.

	Detergent Solution - Mix one teaspoon of clear dishwashing liquid or detergent powder (containing no bleaches or strong alkalies) with a cup of warm (not hot) water.
	Ammonia Solution - Mix one tablespoon of clear household ammonia (3% solution) with 1/2 cup water.
	Vinegar Solution - Mix 1/3 cup of white vinegar with 2/3 cup of water.
	Solvent - A dry-cleaning solvent (available at grocery, drug and hardware stores) such as Carbona®, Energine®, or K2R®. (Chemically 1.1.1. Trichloroethane preferred).
	Absorbent Cleaners - Host® and Capture®.

Spot Removal Chart The very first step should always be to scoop up or blot excess.
Spot	Order of Treatment			Other Treatments
	Step1	Step2	Step3
Alcoholic beverages	1	2	---
Bleach	1	3	---
Blood	1	2	---
Butter	4	2	---
Candle wax	Absorbent paper and hot iron
Chewing gum	5	4	---
Chocolate	2	3	6
Coffee	1	2	4
Colas and soft drinks	7	2	---
Cooking oils	4	2	---
Cream	2	4	---
Egg	2	---	---
Felt tip pen	7	2	8
Floor wax	4	---	---
Fruit juice	1	2	---
Furniture polish	4	2	3
Gravy and sauces	7	2	---
Ink (fountain pen)	1	2	---
Ink (ball point)	4	9	2
Ketchup	7	2	---
Lipstick	4	2	---
Mercurochrome	2	3	6	Repeat Step 2
Milk	7	4	2
Mustard	2	---	---
Nail polish	8	4	---
Oil and grease	4	2	---
Paint (latex)	2	3	4
Paint (oil)	9	4	2
Rust	4	2	10
Salad dressing	2	4	---
Shoe polish	4	2	---
Soot	4	2	3
Tar	4	---	---
Tea	1	2	4
Urine (fresh)	1	2	---
Urine (old)	2	3	6
Vomit	2	---	---
Wine	11	1	2
Unknown material	4	12	2

Type of Treatment*

1. Cold Water
2. Detergent solution
3. Ammonia solution
4. Solvent
5. Chill with aerosol freezing agent or ice cubes in plastic bag. Pick or scrape some off.
6. Vinegar solution
7. Warm water
8. Clear nail polish remover (preferably acetone)
9. Alcohol or methylated spirits mineral turpentine
10. Rust Remover
11. Absorbent powder (e.g. salt, talc or proprietary absorbent powders.)
12. Absorbent cleaner (Host® or Capture®)*

*References to proprietary products or specific companies is for informational purposes only. Be sure to read labels and follow directions carefully.

These instructions are to be used as a reference only. Rugs As Art, Inc. is not responsible for any damage, fading, and or change in your rugs or carpets due to following these instructions. Please call a professional for assistance prior to using these instructions. By using this reference, it is understood that Rugs As Art, Inc. relinquishes all responsibility.