Maintainence and Cleaning of your Natural Flooring

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Maintenance Instructions
- Highest Durability ratings -
Rebtex sisal carpets are not chosen on eco-friendly tributes alone and in addition achieve the highest durability ratings from SABS. It is a documented fact that sisal fibres are the toughest natural fibre plants available.

- Natural Tannins -
It is an accepted fact that due to the woven structure, (As opposed to tufted/needle punched), woven carpets are easier to maintain. In addition to being woven, Sisal carpets contain natural tannins that are irritants to dust mites and therefore harbor less of these pests. Normal vacuum cleaning is required to maintain your carpets in excellent condition.

Commercial.
Maintenance in commercial installations is always a concern, no matter what the floor covering. As Sisal carpets are woven high level maintenance is achieved by regular vacuuming. A periodic and tailored maintenance programme will prolong the design life of your covering and preserve its original appearance.

Rebtex Fibregard
The concern of maintenance of floor-coverings against spills is a constant concern for any floor covering. In answering this need Rebtex developed the unique Rebtex Fibregard process:
"Unlike conventional treatments that only coat the top of the floor covering and tend to wash or wear away over time, the unique application method of the Rebtex Fibregard coats every individual fibre throughout the carpet. The benefit therefore is Rebtex Fibregard builds spill resistance into every fibre of the carpet to achieve unsurpassed durability, without sacrificing the natural breathability of the sisal". In the event of a spill Rebtex Fibregard buys those precious moments to blot up the spill before it becomes a stain.

CLEANING
Daily vacuuming is required to maintain your carpets. A thorough cleaning with a dry powder is recommended every 6 months, depending how much traffic it receives. Sprinkle the dry powder of a reputable brand on the carpet, leave for a while and vacuum.

STAINS

    * Dab the stain and dry with paper towelling as quickly as possible.
    * Remove solid substances using a knife or spoon, working from the outside towards the centre of the stain, always observe the fibre direction.

Please note the following list:
Alcohol     20% shampoo + 5% vinegar & 75% water
Beer     Shampoo + vinegar and lukewarm water
Blood     Old stains: shampoo with 5% ammonia, and then dab with vinegar (do not use warm water).
New stains: Cold water and salt.
Butter     A Hot iron (below 100 degrees C on a cloth. Clean with shampoo +vinegar + water.
Carpet Glue     Remove immediately using acetone or alcohol
Chewing gum     Treat with special stain remover, cover with ice until set hard. Crumble and scrape off the residue using a spoon, observing the fibre direction.
Chocolate     Tepid water +5% ammonia
Coffee / Tea     water + shampoo + 10% ammonia
Cola     Shampoo + vinegar + water
Egg     Shampoo + cold water + vinegar or 5% ammonia
Grease / grass     Dab with paper towelling, apply shampoo + vinegar
Ball point     + water
Jam / Honey     Lukewarm water and cloth
Lacquer     Dab with white spirit. Do not rub.
Latex Paint     Do not let stain dry. Water + shampoo.
Lipstick     Water + shampoo. Alcohol if necessary.
Mould     Water + 5% ammonia.
Mud     Dry and scrape off and vacuum. If still stain - 1 big spoon ammonia / l water.
Nail Polish     Use acetone and rinse with water.
Oil Paint     Dab with white spirit. Do not rub.
Red Wine     Immediately dab. Vinegar and white wine can be used.
Sauce / Oil     Dry carpet powder. Water and alcohol.

IMPORTANT
Do not drench the carpet or on one spot.
After cleaning cover the wet spots with a good absorbent cloth or tissue.
Place a heavy object on the covered spot.
Do not walk on the treated area until it is completely dry.