Before selecting carpets for your family, you must consider many factors that play into your lifestyle.  Do you have kids and pets?  Carpeting is a huge investment and you need to choose the most durable product to last for many years to come.  STAINMASTER carpet is one of today’s most durable, easy to clean carpets on the market. The durability of your carpet depends on finding the right balance of three factors: fiber, twist and density.

To make a carpet, natural or synthetic fiber is converted to yarn and tufted, or locked into a backing to form the pile or surface you walk on. The five major types of carpet fiber are nylon 6,6; nylon 6; polypropylene (olefin); polyester and wool.

The twist of the carpet describes the winding of the yarn on itself. The tighter the twist, the more the carpet will resist changes in appearance and texture.

Density is the amount of pile in the carpet and how close the tufts are to one another. Check density by pressing your fingers on the carpet and trying to reach the backing. You can also bend the carpet into a “U” shape to see how much backing shows. The less you see, the more dense the carpet.

There are many styles to choose from: 

TruSoft: is the softest STAINMASTER carpet available.  It is also exceptionally durable and very easy to clean.

Active Family:  Exceptionally durable and easy to clean makes it the ultimate choice for a very active family. 

Active family comes in 3 different fibers: •Luxerell™ offers a natural look, with an exceptionally soft touch•Tactesse® provides a wide spectrum of luster and feel•Extra Body II™ provides a rich, thicker hand

Solar Max:  resist fading even in intense sunlight. It is also extremely durable and easy to clean.

Essentials: certified to provide stain and soil protection every day at a great value.

All STAINMASTER® carpets feature lifetime* warranty protection against:  •All food and beverage stains — no exclusions•Pet urine stains•Soiling•Static shock

STAINMASTER® carpet also carries limited warranties** covering: •Abrasive wear caused by foot traffic•Texture loss due to carpet tufts losing their twist.

STAINMASTER® carpet warranties require steam cleaning or hot water extraction by a carpet care professional at least every 18 months.  You will always want to remove the stain as soon as possible, but with the protection of STAINMASTER® carpet you can remove most stains even after 24 hours. Of course, it depends on what type of stain it is as to whether it can be removed after a certain time has elapsed. Repeated attempts at stain removal and/or seeking the assistance of a carpet cleaning professional may be necessary in certain circumstances.