When you purchase carpet for your home did you know that your warranty relies on you having your carpet professionally cleaned every 12-18 months (keep those receipts….the manufacturer may ask for them!). Home shampooers and rental steam cleaners are not acceptable methods of cleaning on most carpet warranties. In fact, using a home shampooer or steam cleaner too often will break down the backing of the carpet and cause fibers to breakdown more rapidly. This will void any warranty.
Sadly, there are many consumer vacuum cleaners that will break down the fibers of carpets and are too “rough” on carpets. The Dyson vacuum cleaner is often sited as a brand that will cause consumer carpet warranties to be void. When you purchase new carpet for your home be sure to go online to the manufacturer’s website and download their maintenance and warranty brochures. Following the manufacturers guidelines for care will guarantee that the warranty for your carpet will remain in tact for the length of time it advertises.