CLEANING & CARE FAQ

Regular vacuuming can help keep your carpet clean and beautiful. And while Karastan’s innovative fibers resist staining to keep floors looking their best, messes and spills must be properly cleaned immediately after they happen. Follow our carpet care guide to successfully remove many common household stains.

For the most common water-based and/or greasy oil-based stains, try the following:

• Mix a solution of 1/4 teaspoon clear hand dishwashing detergent with 1 cup water and stir gently.
• Apply detergent solution directly to a white cloth. Dampen the carpet fibers in the stained area with the cloth. Avoid saturating the carpet.
• Wipe gently. Turn cloth frequently.
• Never rub, scrub or use a brush. This may damage carpet fibers. If necessary, use your fingertips to work the solution to the base of the stain. Do not over-saturate carpet; use small amounts of solution and blot frequently.
• Wet the stained carpet fibers with clear, lukewarm water to rinse.
• Cover the spot with an absorbent white towel or paper towel and apply pressure to blot.
• Repeat the rinsing and blotting procedures until you are sure all traces of the detergent have been removed.
• If the stain is gone, place an absorbent white towel or paper towel over the area cleaned, and weigh towels down with a heavy colorfast object, such as a weighted plastic wastebasket.
• Change towels or paper towels until carpet dries.

If stain remains, or for treatment of other types of stains, refer to our care guide.