Wear-Dated Offers Consumers Carpet Buying Tips

PR Log (Press Release) – Dec 08, 2008 – KENNESAW, Ga. — As with any major purchase, carpet ownership carries responsibilities.  But many consumers are not advised of theirs when they buy carpet.  Wear-Dated carpet fiber  - http://weardated.com - has created The Wear-Dated Carpet Buying Sheet to provide homeowners and carpet purchasers with tips and recommendations on what to know when they buy to ensure a hassle-free experience with carpet.

“Carpet doesn’t come with an owner’s manual as cars do.  For that reason, we created The Wear-Dated Carpet Buying Sheet,” says Christine Whittemore, director, in-store innovation, Wear-Dated carpet fiber.  “It addresses concerns that consumers have expressed to us when they contact our warranty service center – ones they wish they had known about when they bought their carpet.”

Carpet often carries warranties from the retailer, the carpet manufacturer and – for better quality carpet – from the fiber manufacturer.  The different warranties may differ one from the other, and they may be affected by the carpet pad or cushion selected.  The best time to determine which warranties apply is at purchase, by asking the retailer and noting details from the back of the carpet sample.

Another important consideration is how best to maintain carpet.  Carpet must be vacuumed regularly [at least twice per week] and professionally cleaned every 18 to 24 months.  Furthermore, certain styles of carpet [e.g., shag or some loops] prefer a suction-only vacuum.   Not only will proper maintenance ensure that carpet retains its beauty over time, but how it is done will affect a carpet owner’s warranty.  “Many people assume that ‘vacuuming’ is a generic activity.  But, vacuums have become more specialized, and their power greater.  It’s important to know up front which vacuum action your carpet will benefit most from,” says Whittemore.

The Wear-Dated Carpet Buying Sheet includes these and other valuable tips.  It can be downloaded from the Wear-Dated website (http://weardated.com/Newsroom/tabid/66/EntryID/256/Defau ...).

To learn more about carpet and carpet care, visit http://WearDated.com.

Notes to Editor:     Wear-Dated is a registered trademark of Solutia Inc.

About Solutia Inc.
Solutia is a market-leading performance materials and specialty chemicals company. The company focuses on providing solutions for a better life through a range of products, including: Saflex® interlayer for laminated glass; CPFilms® aftermarket window films sold under the LLumar® brand and others; high-performance nylon polymers and fibers sold under brands such as Vydyne® and Wear-Dated®; and technical specialties including the Flexsys® family of chemicals for the rubber industry, Skydrol® aviation hydraulic fluid and Therminol® heat transfer fluid. Solutia’s businesses are world leaders in each of their market segments. With its headquarters in St. Louis, Mo., USA, the company operates globally with approximately 6,000 employees in more than 60 locations. More information is available at www.Solutia.com.

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