Whatever we think about cleaning and maintenance, we all can agree the they're essential in keeping our floors looking new longer, not to mention reflecting pride in our homes, and, of course, contributing to our quality of life.

That's why Mohawk, the world's largest manufacturer of flooring products, created Mohawk FloorCare Essentials, a revolutionary floor care system for all hard and soft flooring surfaces in your home. The result of years of research and development, not only are these products indispensable for regular floor cleaning and maintenance, they're also essential for spill and stain emergencies. Mohawk FloorCare Essentials works on both wet and dry spills, and you can use them on other surfaces, too, like countertops, upholstery, drapes, tile and grout.

Mohawk FloorCare Essentials include special non-toxic, chemical-free and soap-free spray-on cleaners made from natural ingredients. They're incredibly effective, yet pet, people and environmentally safe. Fast and easy to use, the Mohawk FloorCare Essentials cleaning solutions are rinse-free and quick drying, leaving behind no soapy residue to reattract stains or soil. Howerver, Mohawk FloorCare Essentials does leave behind a fresh clean scent.

Other Floor Care essentials include an odor eliminator solution as well as specially designed accessories and kits to remove dirt, stains and odors from any floor in your home. From the cleaners to the odor eliminator to the Bona X microfiber cloths that clean everything from carpet to glass, Mowhawk's objective is to make it easy for you to be the expert in keeping your home clean.

Mohawk Carpet Selection

FloorCare Essentials Remove spots and spills immediately, Spots turn into stains when left to sit on the carpet fibers too long. Nothing is faster, simplier or more effective than Mohawk's FloorCare Essentials for removing both wet and dry spills and spots from the carpet's surfaces.

In selecting your color, take the time to look at large samples in your home, both by daylight and lamplight in the evening. The color you choose will look different under different lighting conditions.

Light colored carpets will show more soil and require more maintenance than dark colors. Darker colors of carpeting are more effective in high traffic areas. Multi-colors and patterned carpets are especially effective in hiding soil.

The performance and quality of a carpet is directly related to the amount and quality of fiber that goes into the pile. The better the fiber and the denser it is packed, the better the carpet will perform. Thin, less dense carpet will lose its surface appearance faster. It is best to buy the highest quality you can afford.

Spot Removal

Treatment of the affected area should begin immediately upon discovery. The more time that elapses before treatment, the more difficult a stain will be to remove. For best results, use Mohawk FloorCare Essentials Carpet Cleaner.

First gently scrape food spill away from carpet, removing as much as possible.

For any stain removal, it is important to use clean cloth for cleanup.

Vacuum Regularly

Most dirt, and even dust, takes the form of hard particles. When left in the carpet these gritty, sharp particles abrade the pile of the carpet. Regular vacuuming not only prolongs the life of the carpet, but will enhance its appearance as well. Most soiling in carpet is of the dry, particle type which can be removed with a vacuum cleaner.

Vacuum high traffic lanes daily, medium to high traffic areas twice weekly, and the entire house at least once a week.

Use a vacuum with a rotating brush or beater bar. Change the bags often and check the beater bars for burs and gouges so as not to damage the surface of the carpet. Some thick loop pile carpets will fuzz if a rotating brush vacuum is used. In this case we recommend a suction vacuum only.

Mohawk Carpet Preventative Maintenance

The use of mats or runners at all home entrances and on uncarpeted areas adjacent to carpet will reduce soil and moisture in traffic areas. Clean mats and any other rugs placed over carpet regularly.

The use of furniture coasters to distribute the weight of heavy items is also recommended, especially for furniture with wheels. Take care when moving furniture with wheels by putting a protective barrier between the wheels and the carpet.

To extend the beauty of your carpeting, close drapes or blinds during hours of direct sunlight.

Exercise extreme caution with all bleaches, tile cleaners, mildew removers, oven cleaners, drain openers and plant food. They are strong chemicals that can permanently discolor or dissolve carpet fibers.

Mohawk Carpet Cleaning Recommendations

Even with regular vacuuming, soil particles and oily dirt will cling to the carpet fibers. With foot traffic these particles and oily dirt are driven deep into the carpet. We recommend professional hot water extraction every 18 to 24 months. Periodic cleaning, using the hot water extraction method performed by a professional cleaner, will refresh carpet appearance.

The most used areas, such as entrances, doorways, traffic lanes, and in front of chairs will collect dirt faster than other areas. Clean these areas as they begin to show soil. This will stop dirt from spreading, and will extend the time between professional cleaning.