Your new carpet represents a substantial investment and, like other fine furnishings, requires proper care to keep it attractive over years to come. Carpet rarely wears out in terms of fiber wearing away, but its appearance deteriorates over time and becomes less attractive. You can protect your investment, prolong the life of your carpet, and improve the quality of the indoor environment by establishing a regular maintenance schedule. The information here pertains to carpets made of synthetic or man-made fibers, and may not be appropriate for natural fibers such as wool. If your carpet is a wool or wool-blend, please ask one of our sales people for information on special considerations of these products.