Ann Arbor Carpets Explains how Your Carpet Cushion Extends the Life of Your Carpet!

Have you ever heard that you’re better off spending more on your carpet cushion than on your carpet? 

It may sound crazy since you won’t see the cushion…  but, it’s true!

Installing a higher quality carpet cushion with a moisture barrier can extend the life of your carpet in several ways:

Most household spills will be kept closer to the surface, protecting your subfloor

Clean up is easier and it stops stains from re-appearing

It allows water vapor to evaporate, decreasing the chance of mold and mildew

Ann Arbor Carpets carries Stainmaster carpet cushion in 8-lb density.   

If you want to truly extend the life of your carpet, choose an 8-lb density cushion.  Carpet fiber will not break down nearly as quickly in high traffic areas with 8-lb cushion!

Lush carpet padding will also make a huge difference in the comfort level of your floor.  It improves insulation, allowing you to keep your home at a comfortable temperature, and it reduces noise! 

Check out this video that explains how Stainmaster carpet padding can protect and extend the life of your carpet.  http://www.stainmaster.com/page/our-carpets/carpet-cushion

Please stop by … the friendly staff at Ann Arbor Carpets will help you choose the best carpet padding and carpet for your home.  We also carry hardwood flooring, laminate flooring, bamboo flooring, tile flooring, area rugs and more!

550 State Circle, Ann Arbor, MI 48108 | 734-769-1710

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You’ll also receive helpful tips to:

·          Keep Your Carpet Looking New For Years

·          Care For Your Laminate and Hardwood Floors

·          Care For Your Vinyl Flooring

·          Care For Your Tile and Porcelain Floors

·          The coupon can be used for your choice of a FREE bottle of Mohawk Cleaner for carpet, laminate/hardwood, or tile/grout. 

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Don't Risk Voiding Your Carpet's Warranty! Ann Arbor Carpets Offers Helpful Advice!

Have you recently purchased new carpet? Are you planning on installing new carpet?

You probably expect it to wear well and look good for years, right?

You’ve invested money and time, picking the perfect carpet to match your home and lifestyle. 

So, do you know how to prevent voiding your carpet warranty? 

You may have even tried to read the warranty (you know who you are!) and found it confusing … but don’t worry!  The friendly staff at Ann Arbor Carpets – Flooring America is available to answer your questions about your warranty, as well as the care and maintenance of your new carpet. 

Below, we‘ve shared a few general terms for carpet warranties.  Ultimately, it’s very important to read and understand what your warranty specifically covers, because terms differ depending on the manufacturer, and the fiber content and style of your new carpet.

Clean it carefully!

Did you know that if you use a cleaning substance, or a cleaning system that’s not recommended for your carpet, you may void the warranty?  Did you also know that normal foot traffic may require you to have your carpet regularly cleaned by a certified professional, at least once every 18-24 months to maintain warranty coverage?    

Hold onto your receipt!

To qualify for repair or replacement, the original sales receipt or other documentation that demonstrates proof of purchase must be supplied. 

Remember the date!

Your warranty begins from the date of installation and not from the purchase date.  You may want to document the installation date on your receipt.

Not all padding is created equal!

To maintain the warranty, all carpet must be installed over proper cushion that meets the HUD UM 72A, Class 1 standards. 

Don’t roll with it!

Warranties exclude carpet that has been put to abnormal use, or abused in any way.  This includes chairs on wheels, which can tear or severely wear down your carpet.  In addition, carpet that has been damaged by flood, fire, or smoke may also not be covered by the original warranty. 

The one and only original!

Most warranties only apply to the original purchaser and installation site and are not transferable.  However, Five-Star Rated product warranties ARE transferable. 
http://www.annarbor-flooringamerica.com/five-star-selection-system

We know that warranty information can be confusing.   
Please don’t hesitate to ask us for help.  We want you to be an informed, happy, and satisfied customer. 

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Ann Arbor Carpets Can Help You With Stain Removal Ann Arbor!

Do you vacuum or shampoo your carpet on a regular basis, but find it impossible to keep it looking clean? 

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Have those ground in stains forced you to move your furniture around and add area rugs to cover them up? 

We can help!

Ann Arbor Carpets – Flooring America has a comprehensive guide for stain removal Ann Arbor 

http://www.annarbor-flooringamerica.com/remove-a-stain

We share tips to remove blood stains, chocolate stains, wine stains, butter stains, pet stains, and more!  If you have a stain that’s not on the list, it doesn’t mean we can’t help.  Give us a call or stop by!

Here’s one important tip: 

Did you know that you should never scrub a stain?

When you scrub a stain, it will spread the stain out further and potentially damage the carpet fibers.  If you scrub too hard, you will likely push the stain into the carpet pad.  The stain may temporarily disappear, only to reappear later.  So, the key is to gently blot the stain with a clean, white cloth. 

Get a FREE Bottle!

 Sign up for a coupon for a FREE bottle of Mohawk floor cleaner!

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You’ll also receive helpful tips to:

·          Keep Your Carpet Looking New For Years

·          Care For Your Laminate and Hardwood Floors

·          Care For Your Vinyl Flooring

·          Care For Your Tile and Porcelain Floors

·          The coupon can be used for your choice of a FREE bottle of Mohawk Cleaner for carpet, laminate/hardwood, or tile/grout. 

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Your Recycled Carpet Could Be Reincarnated Into a Park Bench Thanks to Ann Arbor Carpets and Michigan Carpet Delivery!

Are you looking to change your old carpet? 

Want new carpet or another type of flooring? 

If you are, you may be dreading the thought of removing your carpet and taking it to the landfill! 
We sure don’t blame you … not only is it a difficult, dirty job, but it may be bad for the environment! 

Can you believe that 4-6% of all waste in landfills is carpet and carpet padding? 

More carpet in landfills increases the probability that chemicals from the carpet and carpet padding will leak into the watershed. Most carpet contains the chemical polyprophylene, which could contaminate ground water. 

What you might NOT know is that 60% of carpet is recyclable! Clearly, many homeowners and businesses don’t make the effort to recycle it. 

Let Ann Arbor Carpets – Flooring America help you! We’re committed to sustainability and are a voluntary participant in the CLEAR Carpet Recycling Program with the company Michigan Carpet Delivery. 

CLEAR stands for:

 Carpet      Landfill      Elimination      And      Recycling 

Recycled carpet and carpet pads are made into park benches, car parts, sound barriers, picnic tables, erosion control, parking stops, new carpet, new carpet pads, and other consumer products. Below are two examples of how your carpet could be “reincarnated”: 

The Great Smokey Mountains National Park uses GeoHay – which is comprised of recycled carpet fibers – for erosion control. The GeoHay prevents unwanted sediment from entering the park’s waterways, and provides stability for vegetation to take root and grow, instead of being washed away. The GeoHay looks similar to traditional hay bales, but does not fall apart, decompose, or threaten non-native plant species. 

Ford Motor Company has a commitment to reducing their environmental footprint by using recycled nylon carpet. The nylon fibers are melted and injection-molded into cylinder head covers. In 2010, they saved 4.1 million pounds of carpet from landfills which amounted to 985,000 yards of recycled carpet. The use of this material eliminated the consumption of more than 430,000 gallons of oil. 

Recycling carpet also creates jobs, through the creation of businesses that have as their sole mission the job of recycling carpet to keep it from going into landfills. This is good news for many who have been challenged by the country’s struggling job market. 

So if recycling carpet creates jobs, reduces landfill waste, and decreases our dependence on foreign oil, it seems like a no-brainer! Unfortunately, according to the Carpet America Recovery Effort, about 5 billion pounds of carpet ends up going to landfills each year. Typically, only 9 percent of the 5 billion pounds is recycled. 

Ann Arbor Carpets- Flooring America makes the choice to recycle your carpet easy for you. When you purchase new flooring, Michigan Carpet Delivery will take your discarded carpet to a recycling center. Stop by our showroom to see the wide variety of flooring available. We have over 45 years of experience delivering quality products and services to our customers. By choosing Ann Arbor Carpets – Flooring America, you will add beautiful flooring to your home or business and keep your old carpet out of the landfill. 

Who knows?  Maybe that next park bench you sit on could be from your old carpet! 

Get a coupon for a FREE bottle of Mohawk cleaner and tips to care for and maintain your flooring for years.
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Sustainable, Eco-Friendly Carpets in Ann Arbor!

Do You Support Sustainable and 

Eco-Friendly Products?  

If yes, We have the Perfect Carpet For You!

Just Shorn ® Part 3:  Sustainable Carpet

If you’re one of the many Ann Arbor residents who make pro-planet choices when purchasing products, you’re reading the right blog post.  Ann Arbor Carpets – Flooring America is thrilled to offer Just Shorn ® wool carpet as a smart, eco-friendly choice for flooring. 

From Their Farm to Your Floor

Just Shorn ® employs a co-operative of New Zealand farmers who grow and shear their own sheep.  Many of the co-op families have been raising sheep for three generations!  You can meet a few of the farmers here http://justshorn.com/meet-the-growers.html

The farmers care and respect the land, which helps keep their sheep well fed and healthy.  The sheep enjoy grazing on the beautiful, lush and green New Zealand countryside.  Did you know that sheep don’t naturally shed their wool coat, which can weigh up to ten pounds?  They can’t tell us, but we think they probably enjoy their yearly shearing during the dry, hot New Zealand summers! 

100% Biodegradable and a Renewable Resource

Another benefit to wool carpet is that once it’s at the end of its life it can be utilized as fertilizer, help control erosion, and inhibit weed growth.  Plus, if it’s kept warm and wet and buried in the soil it will completely decompose.  The same cannot be said for most other carpeting. 

Wool carpet is a natural product and is renewable.  As long as there’s grass for the sheep to eat, they’ll produce wool – a sharp contrast to man-made carpet that requires oil to make synthetic fibers. 

Amazing Qualities

The Just Shorn ® brand is an emblem that stands for sustainability, style, durability, and the future.  Ann Arbor Carpets – Flooring America is proud to offer Just Shorn ® wool carpet as a premier and positive choice for Ann Arbor.  Visit us today and you’ll be amazed by the quality of this carpet.  It looks beautiful, feels luxurious, is easy to maintain, wears well for years, releases fewer fumes and allergens AND is a sustainable product for a healthier planet!

That’s an incredible list of benefits rolled into one carpet, don’t you think? 

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And you'll receive great tips on keeping your floor clean and in good condition, including:

“Tips On To Keeping Your Carpet Looking New Years” 

You will also receive a coupon for a free bottle of Mohawk cleaner.  Choose from carpet, laminate/hardwood, or tile/grout cleaner.  

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See our other blogs on Just Shorn ® wool carpet

Part 1 : Durable Carpet with Great Warranties

Part 2 : Minimizes Indoor Allergens

Ann Arbor Carpets Just Shorn Wool Carpet Minimizes Indoor Allergens

Are you Searching for Carpet That’s More Natural or Green for Your Family? 

Just Shorn ® Part 2: Indoor Allergens 

You or someone in your home may have allergies or be sensitive to chemicals. The news reports that a lot of items you find in your home can, in a sense, poison you and your loved ones after time. Many man made and natural materials used in carpet, paint, plywood and other building materials emit volatile organic compounds (VOCs) 

Surprisingly, carpeting emits low VOCs compared to paint and all other household items. The “new carpet smell” is usually caused by the latex used in the backing. It’s not harmful and with good ventilation will dissipate within a few days. It’s probably because of the smell that carpet is usually blamed for allergic reactions. However, scientific studies have shown that carpets have a beneficial effect on your health, as long as they’re maintained properly. Wool carpeting is especially helpful as it absorbs gases produced by VOCs and the burning of fossil fuels that pollute the air. Wool carpet purifies the air along with stabilizing the humidity of buildings by releasing moisture during periods of high or low atmospheric humidity. 

Wool carpets also soil less rapidly than man-made fibers. Spills lie on top of the carpet longer and rarely soak to the backing. These attributes also means less chemicals are used to clean it. It also traps dust until it’s vacuumed and doesn’t allow it to become airborne. The fibers are too long and coarse to be inhaled and do not affect asthma sufferers. 

Wool is also 100% biodegradable. It’s made from keratin and under normal conditions it is resistant to sunlight, water, acids, rot and mildew. However, when wool is kept warm and wet or is buried in soil it will biodegrade and release valuable nutrients. 

Wool is also a renewable resource. As long as sheep can consume grass they will produce wool, whereas synthetic fibers require oil, a non-renewable resource. 

Just Shorn ® wool carpet is not only safer for you and your family, it’s safer for the planet. Plus, it’s durable, easier to take care of, feels cozy and looks beautiful! 

Stop by Ann Arbor Carpets – Flooring America to see and feel the quality of Just Shorn ® wool carpet. 

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Ann Arbor Carpets Durable Wool Carpet With a Great Warranty

Are You Looking For Durable, Attractive Carpet With a Great Warranty?

Look no further than the Just Shorn ® Collection at Ann Arbor Carpets – Flooring America

The coiled structure of the sheep’s wool allows the Just Shorn ® carpet fibers to stretch up to 40% without breaking.  The fibers bounce back to their original shape even under heavy traffic.  If you listen closely you may even hear them go “Boing!” when they spring back.  Just kidding!

Wool has a unique ability to absorb moisture which will help remove pressure marks from furniture.  You just apply a small amount of water and the fibers will recover naturally.  There’s also a kind of magic to wool as to how it regulates temperature. The fibers trap air, which retains heat in the winter and cool air in the summer. 

The molecular structure of wool is naturally flame retardant due to a high concentration of nitrogen.  It’s difficult to ignite, does not melt or drip, has a low heat of combustion and flame spread.  If it does catch fire, it contributes much less smoke and toxic gas compared to most other carpet fibers.  This is why many hotels, aircrafts, cruise ships and casinos install wool carpet. 

The layers in the fibers also make spills easier to clean up, keeping it looking cleaner, longer.  This natural soil and stain resistant ability last longer than synthetic fibers that have temporary additives that deteriorate. 

And it looks good too!  The Just Shorn ® carpet is made from the finest wool which accepts dye well and has a natural luster with gentle light reflection.  It will appear more soft, elegant and peaceful rather than shiny, like man-made fibers.

You can feel good about installing Just Shorn ® carpet in your home because it’s a natural product that’s renewable and biodegradable!  The New Zealand Sheep that provide the wool for Just Shorn ® are not harmed when their wool coats are harvested.  In fact, if sheep could talk, they’d probably say they enjoy getting sheared when the weather’s hot!

Ann Arbor Carpets – Flooring America offers a 25 Year Abrasive Wear warranty with a 10 year Limited Stain Warranty and a 30 day Satisfaction Assurance Warranty with your purchase of Just Shorn ® carpet.

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Trust That We Have Your Ann Arbor Flooring Needs Covered!

Hello Friends! 

We are excited to start this blog to add to our social media package.  You can already find us on Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, You Tube and Flicker.  Whew!  That’s a long list.  I guess you can say that we keep busy in the virtual world!  But we keep even more busy serving our customers and keeping them happy!  
This blog is one more way for us to communicate with you…

While it’s true that flooring may not be the most exciting topic in the world, it can make a difference in your life!  

What does your flooring say about you?  

Is it modern or traditional?

Does it shine in the light or soften the look of your home?

Is it neutral or full of color?

We’ll bring you helpful tips to choose the best flooring for you and your family, tips about caring for your flooring so it has a long life, and occasionally product and service updates.   

Thank you!  Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or need help with your carpet or flooring concerns.  

Stop by soon and check out our huge selection of carpets and flooring!

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