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CARPET
FLOOR
COVERINGS
Carpets are either cemented or tacked down securely in place and
should not be removed unless it is definitely necessary to do so. If
the carpet must be removed, it should not be forcibly pulled loose;
this may cause the nap to pull through the warp of the carpet and
ruin its appearance. A corner
of
the carpet should be turned back,
and a wide-bladed putty knife or similar tool should be used to
separate the carpet from its cemented foundation.
To clean these floor coverings, first, brush
thoroughly.
If soil remains,
use a volatile type cleaner. Repeat for heavily embedded stains.
Extreme care should be taken to make certain that carpets are not
"soaked" with the cleaner. This may cause deterioration of the rubber
compound used in the backing construction of some carpets.
NOTE: Neutral soap and water may also be used, but at the risk of color
removal.
Make certain that carpets
are
thoroughly dry before closing all
windows and door openings to prevent possible mildewing of the
carpet.
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