Cleaning Products

Congratulations! You have invested in your home and added value with new flooring. Whether carpet, vinyl plank or tile, hardwood, laminate, lino, or stone, your new floors require proper maintenance to keep them looking new. More importantly, each type of flooring comes with a warranty that stipulates how to best care for your floor and uphold your warranty.

By using the appropriate cleaning methods and products you will preserve the look and performance of your new flooring. Riverbend Interiors Floors & Décor carries a full line of professional quality cleaning and maintenance products to ensure proper care of your floors.

Soft surfaces, like carpet, require different cleaning methods than a hard surface floor such as hardwood or vinyl based flooring. For detailed instructions on how to clean and maintain your floor or remove stains, please refer to your manufacturer’s warranty.

Carpet Cleaning Tips

Carpet is the warmest and softest types of flooring and creates a comfortable, relaxing environment. Carpet is made from different types of fibers and in many styles, each with its own advantages for stain and soil resistance as well as texture retention. Styles with a loose twist or longer pile will wear differently than a loop, patterned, or lower pile carpet. Regardless of the fiber type or style, there are four basic steps to maintaining any carpet…

1. Vacuum carpets regularly, typically once a week. Higher traffic areas may require more frequent vacuuming. Refer to your specific warranty to see if there are any restrictions on the type of vacuum used.

2. Clean spills and messes right away. Blot, don’t scrub, liquid spills with a colourfast towel or paper towel until as dry as possible. Be careful when using cleaning agents to ensure they do not damage the carpet or leave residue behind. Read the directions carefully and test the product in an inconspicuous spot first. A list of products with a Seal of Approval can be found on The Carpet and Rug Institute’s (CRI) website. http://www.carpet-rug.org/certified-cleaning-solutions.html

Your carpet warranty will typically include a stain removal guide as well with instructions cleaning different types of spills and stains.

3. Deep clean carpets every 12-18 months. Your warranty requires documentation of the cleaning schedule should a claim ever arise. A list of approved cleaning professionals and do-it-yourself machines can be found on The Carpet and Rug Institutes website. Whether you choose to rent a machine or have your carpet professionally cleaned ensure the products you are using are recommended and avoid topical treatments as these may void your warranty.

4. Remove shoes and use mats at entrances to prevent tracking dirt onto the carpet.