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Feltex, alongside Godfrey Hirst and GH Commercial, are proud to be an official Trade Partner for Grand Designs Australia Magazine, House of the Year 2024 competition. 

The Grand Designs Australia Magazine House of the Year Awards (HOTY) proudly puts the spotlight on residential architecture, showcasing some of the best projects created by Australian Architects. The HOTY Awards are designed to celebrate the brilliant outcomes created by Architects for their clients, resulting in an incredibly high standard of project submissions.

The Grand Designs Australia Magazine HOTY Awards is now open for nominations! The team at Grand Designs are calling on Australian architects to enter their best residential projects to win this prestigious award and huge exposure through Grand Designs Australia Magazine and associated social media channels. The awards are judged by a panel of architect professionals and are presented in April each year.

Within the Awards program, there are 8 categories including Large New Home, Small New Home, Large Renovation, Small Renovation and the speciality categories of Best Interior Award (presented by Cosh Living), Best Energy Efficient Home Award (presented by Rylock Windows &amp; Doors) and Best Outdoor Integrated Living in addition there is also the People’s Choice Awards which allows readers and architecture enthusiasts to vote for their favourite project!

If you are an architect that works on residential projects, this could be for you. This Award calls for brilliant outcomes in residential buildings – both new homes and renovations large and small.

Entering is easy:

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	<li>Upload images of your project</li>
	<li>Fill in the form with a few design details</li>
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We can't wait to see what Australians have been building!

HOTY Awards celebrate the brilliant the best projects created by Australian Architects.

Grand Designs Australia Magazine: 2024 House Of The Year Awards

At Feltex, efforts to advance our shared mission of a more sustainable future continue. Having already fitted 436 solar panels on our warehouses in Truganina and Laverton, we’ve now completed our largest ever installation. 

Plant 5, our North Geelong carpet tufting facility, is now the proud owner of a 500kW solar system. Covering 12,000m2 of the facility’s roof, the 1,088 460W panels generate up to 1.97MWh of clean energy per day, offsetting over 60% of daytime electricity.  This will help to power the production of over 16,000 lineal metres of carpet each day and reduce electricity bills at the Plant by an average of 28%.

To deliver this transformation, we used Tier 1 JA Solar 460W monocrystalline solar panels on the north facing side of the Plant, together with SolarEdge three phase inverters and optimisers. Recognised amongst the best bankable solar technology globally, the optimisers increase system production by tracking the maximum power of each panel.

The smart meter technology from SolarEdge also provides load monitoring, so we can see how much solar power is being consumed on site and exported. Plus, real-time monitoring of individual panels, making it easy to find and diagnose any faults.

A more sustainable future with solar power.

A Brighter Side To Carpet Manufacturing

On the 17th of March 2023 Feltex held our largest Take 3 for the Sea beach clean-up event to date! This now being our third beach clean-up event in as many years, as well as continuing to be an official supporter of Take 3 for the Sea, we are proud to get behind such an important organisation. 

In only one hour, our 31-person strong team along with Take 3 for the Sea representatives collected 1,657 litter items weighing 7kg altogether. Working to remove this litter from our environment helps to protect our animals, ecosystems, and oceans.

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‘On Friday afternoon, the team removed an incredible 1,657 pieces of rubbish from Eastern Beach in Geelong. Eastern Beach is a popular waterfront area with high traffic, especially on a beautiful sunny afternoon, like we had! The team were in good spirits as they set out to clean up the beach, and showed great dedication to the task, collecting waste from areas that clearly hadn't been cleaned in a while. They also did a great job of accurately recording their findings, providing detailed data collection sheets to help identify waste sources. The most abundant item found was cigarette butts, with one group finding a whopping 186 butts and a total of 562 were removed from the beach. Amazing work!’ - Abbey Jacob, Take 3 for the Sea Educator
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Our largest Take 3 for the Sea beach clean-up event to date!

Take 3 for the Sea beach clean-up 2023!

As an Australian and New Zealand manufacturer, we actively work towards reducing our environmental footprint across our infrastructure and facilities. We strive to improve processes and seek to source and develop local solutions to this global issue under our sustainability vision, Believe in Better.

Large factory and warehouse facilities generally require a sizeable system for lighting. These systems can result in a significant energy drain so, with that in mind, we upgraded our lighting systems to energy-efficient LED lights.

Between late 2021 and early 2023, we have replaced approximately 75% of the lights at our Plant 5 and Melbourne Logistics sites and our South Geelong and Breakwater sites with higher-efficiency LED models. This was achieved through the LED Light Replacement/Upgrade under the Victorian Energy Upgrades rebate program.

The light fittings replaced included high-bay units in production and warehousing areas, as well as 4-foot battens, some oyster-style lights in bathrooms and small offices, and some panel-style fittings in office areas. Exit lights were also replaced at Plant 5 with an LED version.

The new fittings include programable features such as motion sensors, light level sensors and automatic timer-off functions to allow us to configure the operation of the light fittings to suit the environment and application – maximising energy savings.

Updating our lighting systems to energy-efficient LED lights.

Providing Energy Efficient Lighting 

Reduced Water Consumption 
We Believe In Better® in everything we do, everyday. Join us on our sustainability journey to introduce new initiatives to reduce our environmental footprint, improve the energy and water consumption of our manufacturing processes and continue to improve our energy efficiency company wide.

Dye Washing 
With the introduction of a new dye washing line which has dramatically reduced our energy consumption and water consumption within this process which will save 500 Litres per minute of water during a production run. This new initiative is just one of the ways that we are becoming more sustainable for our planet and reducing our environmental footprint.

Latex Application 
Latex application during our manufacturing process utilises water to adhere a secondary backing to the carpet. We have recently introduced a new initiative that recycles the water utilised in our latex application process which is done weekly in large batches. This new initiative has resulted in significant water consumption savings with 600L less water being used every 14-tonne latex batch.

Improve the energy and water consumption everyday.

Reducing Water Usage

At Feltex, our sustainability motto is simple but real – Believe in Better® – and we feel a profound sense of responsibility to advance this shared mission of a more sustainable future.

The planning of our new palletised warehouse at Truganina involved accommodating our ever-expanding Australian operations and an important commitment to the further reduction of emissions across our operations.

Generating clean energy, reducing our reliance on non-renewable resources.

Solar Powered Palletised Warehouse

We’re doing better together, to recycle our metal waste. Feltex strive to recycle wherever possible to reduce the environmental impact of our manufacturing operations. We’re always looking for new ways to reduce what we send to landfill.

Sims Metal regularly collect metal scraps and old unused machinery from our manufacturing operations. With 39,600 kilograms of metal collected by Sims Metal from Feltex premises in 2022. All metal is then processed or broken down in order to be repurposed. All of the metal collected from our sites here in Geelong is reused and repurposed within Australia.

Sims Metal is the leading collector, processor, and supplier of recycled metal in Australia. Servicing all states and territories across 30 physical locations. With over 100 years of experience in the metal recycling industry Sims Metal and significant investment in future growth of operations to continue to promote and provide recycling support worldwide.

Feltex are continually striving to Believe in Better under our sustainability framework. Ensuring that we are always trying to improve our sustainability efforts for our people, our performance, and the planet. Ensuring that we recycle our metal waste is another step that we take to ensure that we are striving to leave the planet better for future generations.

Reduce, reuse and repurpose metal scraps for a better future.

Sims Metal Recycling

This competition has now finished. Congratulations to our competition winners, Tori and Ben, on their successful competition responses!

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Win a Melbourne Comedy Festival Experience* for two including flights and accommodation.

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Designed for Australian and New Zealand Interiors

At Feltex Carpets we are designers and technical specialists armed with a passion for interiors. We produce a selection of carpet designs that are a canvas for your meticulous self expression.

Feltex carpets come in a range of colours painstakingly developed from trends and global direction with Australian and New Zealand interiors in mind, and a variety of decadent designs to compliment even the most complex of design plans.

At Feltex Carpets we are designers and technical specialists armed with a passion for interiors.

Feltex Carpets - Designed for Australian and New Zealand Interiors

Hammersmith is a luxurious wool rich blend carpet, providing comfort and refined flooring style.

This cut pile plush is available in a stunning selection of colours bringing depth and texture to your home.

Velvety soft under foot, Hammersmith also lessens household noise, plus the thermal insulating properties of wool will help to keep your home warmer in winter and cooler in summer.

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Hammersmith is a luxurious wool rich blend carpet, providing comfort and refined flooring style.

Hammersmith: luxurious velvetly softness underfoot

Bring the luxury of wool carpet to your family home. Woven with a multilevel loop pile, Bainbridge boasts the benefits of wool and features a subtle lineal pattern that adds depth to its design.

Available in a versatile range of neutral shades to suit any interior, it’ll bring a pleasing feel to living areas and bedrooms alike.

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Bring the luxury of wool carpet to your family home with Bainbridge.

Bainbridge brings contemporary interior style to your floor

Delightfully rich and soft to the touch, the Manningford range of plush pile carpet brings unrivalled luxury to any interior.

Meticulously crafted from a wool rich blend, this striking carpet is available in a luxurious palette of colours. Manningford’s dense velvet texture suits the most formal of settings, while its ACCS Residential Extra Heavy Duty rating ensures it’s tough enough for busy households.

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Delightfully rich and soft to the touch, the Manningford range of plush pile carpet brings unrivalled luxury to any interior.

Manningford: unrivalled luxury for any interior space

Feltex wool carpets are Declare Red List Free certified for a healthier home environment.

In a marketplace increasingly focused on environmental consideration and issues around sustainability, Feltex carpets are incredibly proud to have products officially certified Declare™ Red List Free.  

You might have heard of ‘material health’, a term used to describe how healthy a building product is for you and the overall environment. When it comes to material health, it’s what’s on the inside that matters most. Leading the way in healthier carpet™, Feltex broadloom wool carpets are all officially certified Declare™ Red List Free.

Feltex wool carpets are Declare Red List Free certified for a healthier home environment.

Declare Red List Free Certification

Crafted from 100% wool, Elysian by Feltex invites comfort and happiness into the home, offering a welcomingly luxurious underfoot feel. The 3.66 wide rolls are available in a decorator palette of nine subtly flecked colours, each designed to complement a spectrum of on-trend interior shades.

Texturally simple, the classic cut pile twist of all Australian Made Elysian creates a relaxed aesthetic, the perfect foil for statement furniture, light-as-air drapery and bright decorator touches, with a smooth finish that resists tracking, making it ideal for frequently used spaces.

Elysian - the answer to a blissfully comfortable home interior, with our newest pure wool carpet.

Classically Comfortable Wool

Leading the way in contemporary floor styling with our latest 100% wool carpet Hemisphere. Super soft and outstandingly resilient, this cut pile twist carpet will complement a world of design possibilities.

Leading the way in contemporary floor styling with our latest 100% wool carpet Hemisphere

Hemisphere: For A World Of Design Possibilities

<h3>Bright and Bold</h3>

A less committed trend than all out colour-blocking, the Bold and Bright style introduces colour through décor and accessories. Foregrounding a neutral backdrop, pops of primary colour add joyful and optimistic finishing touches to home interiors.

Unashamedly confident, this trend is sure to make an impact!

Interior Trends - Bright and Bold

<h3>Shades of Nature</h3>

Shades of Nature adds a retreat-like feeling to contemporary interiors. In a trend endorsed by neuroscientists, there’s a focus on botanical shapes and forms, natural materials and biophilic design practices which serve to create simpler, more intimate spaces in a world that can often feel out of balance.

Bring the outside in with earthy natural tones.

Interior Trends - Shades of Nature

<h3>Hotel Luxe</h3>

Replicating the indulgence of a luxury stay, the devil is in the detail; with specific lighting, furniture and fabrics all inspired by hotel décor, arranged for maximum impact. Hotel Luxe creates welcoming spaces, with curated displays of individual history that tell a story and define personal styles of hospitality.

Old-school glamour to contemporary design.

Interior Trends - Hotel Luxe

<h3>Classic Reverence</h3>

Classic Reverence pays homage to Greco-Roman design, traditionally showcasing arched hallways, friezes, marble, daybeds and mural artworks. Features such as an imposing staircase, antique fireplace or unique luxury furniture, become the central focal point to which all other room elements conform.

Sophisticate style rooted by the design principles of symmetry, simplicity and balanced proportion.

Interior Trends - Classic Reverence

<h3>Nostalgic Revival</h3>

Reclaiming its style from more innocent times, Nostalgic Revival plays on a 70’s and 80’s vibe, celebrating the era’s defined architectural shapes and designs to co-exist with modern-day design. With as much cosy charm as a crocheted throw, this trend can be based simply around a few key sculptural elements.

With a 70's vibe, Nostalgic Revival revives a by gone era.

Interior Trends - Nostalgic Revival

<h3>Warm Glow</h3>

Cocooned in snuggly fabrics, cavernous cushions and curvy shapes, Warm Glow embraces the idea of unabashed comfort in burnished tones and soothing textures.

Inviting and comforting, Warm Glow creates a cosy space where you can relax. 

Interior Trends - Warm Glow

<h3>New Eclectic</h3>

For the sweet spot between contrast and cohesion, a New Eclectic aesthetic encourages a mix of design periods and profiles for a uniquely personal interior. A bold interior style trend, it nevertheless requires an adherence to fundamental design principles.

Master the art of balance and contrast by keeping proportions and lines consistent, building on a foundation of must-have pieces and adding in artwork, décor, lighting and furniture until the space gels.

Where old and new effortlessly blend creating a unique style.

Interior Trends - New Eclectic

<h3>New Minimalism</h3>

Not to be confused with austere and spartan severity, New Minimalism looks to simplicity and refinement, with comfort and functionality at its core. A trend that never goes out of style, today's minimalism hinges on lack of excess, with clean lines, selective decor and a concise colour palette.

Practicing the less is more mantra, New Minimalism celebrates the bare-bones beauty of quiet restraint.

Interior Trends - New Minimalism

Produced to complement every home or commercial space, Artisan showcases a diverse assortment of visually arresting designs, from contemporary patterns through to traditional patterns. Formal checks, plaids and paisley serve to deliver timeless charm, while basketweave lattices and bold geometric designs offer an assured modern foundation.

<h3>The Wonder of Woven Carpet</h3>

Feltex continues the time-honoured quality craftsmanship of carpet weaving, a superior construction technique that allows complex designs to be created with precision and definition. A superior choice for luxury home and hospitality projects, the pile and backing of Axminster is woven together locking the pattern into place and avoiding potential rippling.

<h3>The Best of Blends</h3>

Wool blend carpets merge the resilience and durability of synthetic fibres with the noise-insulating and humidity regulating properties of natural wool. Soft and luxuriant underfoot, Artisan brings function with form together, delivering a high-performance carpet that’s capable of withstanding high foot traffic while retaining its stunning good looks.

Equally, at home in residential homes and commercial installations, Artisan promises a distinctive and versatile flooring product - crafting creative, everyday interior luxe has never been quicker or easier!

A range of quality wool blend carpets, Artisan is designed for high-end styling and ultra-luxe interiors.

Artisan - Crafting Unique Woven Carpets

The Ancient Beauty of Salisbury Wool Carpet

Salisbury has been produced to complement today’s rustic styling trends, offering a comforting and wonderfully tactile nostalgic appeal. The oversized high-low loop pile delivers textural interest with a handcrafted and bespoke feel, adding contrast to a range of interior design finishes and furnishings.

A timeless beauty, Salisbury chunky loop pile wool carpet is textural delight.

Salisbury - Chunky Wool Carpet

Choosing healthier carpet™ for your home just became a whole lot easier.

<h3>Healthy Homes from the Ground Up</h3>

You might have heard of ‘material health’, a term used to describe how healthy or harmful a building product is for you and the overall environment. When it comes to material health, it’s what’s on the inside that matters most. Leading the way in healthier carpet™, Feltex broadloom wool carpets are all officially certified Declare™ Red List Free.

<h3>What’s the Red List?</h3>

The Red List is a register of manufacturing ingredient ‘nasties’ such as BPA, PVC, fluorocarbons, added formaldehyde, VOC’s and phthalates.   Achieving the Red List Free certification guarantee that a product does not contain Red List chemicals.

<h3>Why it’s Important?</h3>

Interior finishes and furnishings can contain Red List pollutants that have been medically associated with a range of health issues. Acting as a ‘nutrition label’ for building materials, Declare™ Red List Free is the gold standard of environmental certification and product transparency.

Carpets with the Red List Free certification offer absolute peace of mind for anyone looking to create a healthier, safer and more sustainable home.

<h3>How Did We Achieve Certification?</h3>

To achieve this, we worked with our entire supply chain to identify, source and utilise healthier manufacturing ingredients. The entire chemical composition of the carpets were scrutinised to a threshold of 100-parts-per-million (100ppm); essentially creating a ‘nutrition’ label of ingredients. The result? A Declare™ Red List Free certification on all Feltex broadlomm wool carpets the highest and best rating available for material health.

<h3>The Nutrition Label for Building Materials</h3>

Declare™ Red List Free certified products offer full transparency, providing you with peace of mind that you are selecting a healthy building product for a healthier and safer home. With the transparency of the Declare™ Red List Free program, you can make an informed decision to select a floor covering that creates a safe and healthier home environment.

<h3>There Are Three Levels of Certification:</h3>

Declared (good) - This base level of transparency, while revealing a product’s ingredients, will nevertheless contain some Red List ingredients, which will be highlighted. Red List Approved (better) - Where chemicals or product ingredients have no available public information, or a manufacturer is unable to publicly identify an ingredient due to proprietary registration. Products may potentially contain Red List chemicals which if identified, will be highlighted in orange. Red List Free (best) Complete ingredient disclosure revealing no Red List chemicals at levels at or above 100ppm or 0.01 percent.

Feltex broadloom wool carpets achieve the highest and best Declare Red List Free certification™.

Declare™ Red List Free carpets by Feltex, why they're the healthier choice.

Healthier Carpet™ For Your Home

Feltex Carpets - design and technical specialists with a passion for interiors. Producing a selection of designs and custom carpet options that provide a canvas for your meticulous self-expression.

Rhythm, harmony, balance, proportion and scale work together changing the look and feel of your space. 

Design Theories And Principles 

To help you find the ideal carpet for your home, you can request 3 free product samples to be delivered straight to you, allowing you to be confident in your choice.

Just browse our <a href="/au/products?type=CPT">products</a>, find the ones you like and where samples are available, add them to your cart and place free request by completing your details.

If you want to view our whole range, please visit your local store.

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Colour is one of the most important factors to consider when decorating a new home or renovating.

Colour impacts the mood, feeling and personality of a room. Colour can help enhance the appearance of a room’s size, allowing you to make the most of natural and artificial light. 

<h3>Think About the Room Size</h3>

No matter how big or small the area, the colour of the floor will have a major impact on the feeling of space within the room. If the area is small or lacks natural light, a lighter shade of carpet will make it appear larger and brighter.

Conversely, darker-hued carpets will warm a room, giving larger spaces a cosiness while adding depth and character.

<h3>How Will You Use the Room?</h3>

Considering how each room is going to be used is important when selecting your carpet. In homes with energetic families, a hard-wearing carpet in a darker tone is a great option. Patterned carpets are especially effective at hiding stains and soiling. For those who like to entertain, a loop pile carpet in mid-tone works well. For a low-traffic home, you may opt for a plush pile carpet in a lighter shade.

<h3>Set the Mood</h3>

The colour palette you choose will influence the feeling, light and space in each room. Room colour can affect people in many ways, influencing your mood and energy. Cool colours are considered calming and serene; they are often recommended for bedrooms. In halls, entries and small spaces, warm colours can feel expansive and welcoming.

The colour of your carpet impacts and affects the the mood, feeling and personality of your home.

Choosing Carpet Colour

<h3>Natural Stain Resistance and Easy Maintenance</h3>

Wool carpet is a very practical option in terms of cleaning and maintenance. It is naturally resistant to dirt and household stains.

<h3>Hypoallergenic</h3>

Wool carpet is ideal for allergy and asthma suffers as it does not promote the growth of bacteria, mould and mildew.  This reduces the likelihood of spores, mycotoxins and volatile organic compounds from developing in the home, helping to prevent allergies and respiratory problems. Wool fibre also deters the growth of dust mites – the most common cause of asthma.

Effortlessly beautiful, wool carpet also has many naturally occurring benefits.

Wool And Its Benefits

Carpet usually does not wear out in terms of fibre wearing away, rather its appearance can deteriorate over time to a point at which it is no longer acceptable.

Experience has shown that proper maintenance can help reduce the rate at which the appearance of a carpet changes.

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<h3>The Carpet Care Program</h3>

A comprehensive carpet care program consists of four elements:

<ul><li>Preventative measures</li>
	<li>Regular vacuuming</li>
	<li>Steam cleaning</li>
	<li>Removal of spots and spill</li>
</ul><h3>Preventative Measures</h3>

<ul><li>Use new, quality underlay under your carpet, particularly on stairs. Good underlay gives better resilience underfoot and can also add to the life of your carpet. Installing carpet over carpet (i.e. using old carpet as underlay) is not recommended.</li>
	<li>Try to keep your entrance ways free of excessive dirt and substances which can be tracked into the home. Outdoor mats should be used at all entrances to absorb soil and moisture. Mats should be cleaned on a regular basis so they don’t become sources of soil themselves, especially during wet weather.</li>
	<li>Protective indoor mats or rugs are very useful in front of chairs, as the continual grinding of footwear can accelerate wear in these areas. This wear is usually most prevalent in front of chairs used for TV viewing, computer use and under tables.</li>
	<li>Move heavy furniture occasionally to avoid excessive pile crushing. The use of coasters under the legs of tables, chairs and other furniture will help distribute the weight and prevent crushing of the pile. Use protective chair pads under chairs or appliances with rollers or castor wheels to prevent wear and damage to the carpet. When moving heavy wheeled furniture (pianos, buffets, etc), prevent damage by placing a protective barrier of heavy cardboard or similar between the wheels and the carpet.</li>
	<li>Be sure to regularly remove and clean any rugs used over your carpet. Clean and restore the pile of the carpet in the underlying area. Check rugs for colourfastness before replacement, as the dyes in some rugs may bleed through to the carpet. After cleaning your carpet, remember to allow complete drying before replacing rugs.</li>
	<li>Protect your carpet and furnishings from prolonged periods of sunlight with window tinting, blinds, shades and/or awnings to minimise fading and maintain durability. Move furniture periodically to expose all areas evenly.</li>
</ul><h3>Moths / Carpet Beetles and Wool Carpets</h3>

All Feltex wool carpets have insect resistant treatments applied during manufacture. The treatment does not stop insects from entering your home and moths / beetles can build up an immunity and in some areas, have developed a tolerance to treatments. The insect deterrent treatment is embedded in the carpet fibre and needs to be ingested by the insect to have an effect and stop further spreading – such that some fibre loss may occur and good housekeeping is essential.

Regular vacuuming along the skirting, under furniture and in corners will discourage insects and reveal any infestations at an early stage. If you believe there may be a minor infestation thoroughly vacuum the area (spraying the contents of the vacuum cleaner with insecticide prior to disposal) and treat the infested area, extending 15 cm beyond the boundaries of the activity, with an insecticidal aerosol spray or dust following manufacturer’s directions and precautions.

In the case of serious infestations or if the initial treatment is not successful, it is recommended you contact a professional pest control operator.

<h3>Regular Vacuuming</h3>

Thorough and frequent vacuuming, particularly in high traffic areas, is important for prolonging the life of your carpet and assisting to enhance its appearance.

After your carpet is laid, vacuum to remove surface lint, dust and fluff. Thereafter, continue to vacuum thoroughly at least weekly and more frequently in high traffic areas. This will remove soil and grit before it works its way below the pile surface, where it is far more difficult to remove and can abrade the carpet and dull its appearance.

Three vacuum passes for light soiled areas are recommended, with five to seven passes for heavily soiled areas. Vacuuming against the natural pile direction first lifts the pile, helping to unsettle and remove dirt and grit while reducing matting. Then, vacuum in the direction of the pile to achieve a uniform finish.

To effectively clean your carpet, use only a quality vacuum cleaner. Vacuums fitted with micro filter systems ensure fine particles (such as dust mite allergens) are removed and stay in the collection bag or canister. This is particularly important if you are dust sensitive. Consider your carpet type when selecting a vacuum. Adjustable height and suction are important features as they enable your vacuum to be used on a wide variety of carpet constructions. Luxuriously thick, soft cut pile carpets: Use a high height setting so any beater bar/rotating brush just lightly touches the carpet surface. Use a suction level that allows the vacuum to move easily whilst lifting dirt and other foreign matter.

Avoid vacuums with very concentrated or sealed suctions. Large wheels will ensure the vacuum glides easily across the carpet.

Loop pile or long pile carpets (including cut loop and berber): Vacuum with suction only. Vacuum powerheads, beater bars and rotating brushes should never be used as they may cause excessive fuzzing of the pile surface.

Other carpet constructions: Use a vacuum with a beater bar to agitate the pile and loosen any foreign matter in the pile.

Change or empty dust collection bags frequently (vacuum cleaner efficiency can be reduced when half full). Ensure the vacuum is kept in sound mechanical condition. Replace filters as recommended by the manufacturer. Check the height of beaters (if fitted) and ensure brushes are cleaned and replaced when worn out.

<h3>Steam Cleaning</h3>

Carpet should be professionally steam cleaned regularly, approximately every twelve to eighteen months, depending upon the usage and colour. Even though both light and dark colours attract the same dirt and grit, lighter colours tend to show soiling earlier.

Steam cleaning should only be performed by a reputable professional steam cleaner. Your carpet retailer can recommend one.

Steam cleaning when carried out should be in accordance with the latest Australian/New Zealand carpet cleaning and maintenance standard AS/NZS 3733 “Textile floor coverings.

- Cleaning maintenance of residential and commercial carpeting”. Reputable carpet cleaners are aware of and abide by this standard.

Shampooing, do-it-yourself steam cleaning or dry cleaning of carpets is not recommended.

<h3>Spot Cleaning Guide</h3>

Prompt and immediate attention to any spillages or stains is paramount to avoid the penetration of a stain into the carpet fibres. Liquids (particularly hot liquids) must be attended to immediately. If allowed to cool or dry, the stain will be almost impossible to remove. Care must be taken as haphazard attempts at spot removal can cause permanent stain setting, pile distortion and loss of colour.

Basic Carpet Cleaning Steps:

<ol><li>Immediately remove as much of the spill as possible. For solids use a blunt knife or spoon. Blot up liquids by applying pressure with white paper towels or tissues. Use a wet/dry vacuum for large spills. NEVER scrub or rub the carpet during the stain removal (or rinsing) process as a fuzzy area may result. Always work from the outside of the stain or spillage towards the middle to avoid further spreading using a blotting or dabbing motion. Never scrub or rub the carpet during the stain removal (or rinsing) process as a fuzzy area may result.</li>
	<li>Most common household food and beverage stains (not including stains containing strong dyes or substances which destroy or change the colour of carpet) need to be treated solely with warm, not hot, water immediately applied to the stained area. Repeat treatment above until no stain is evident on the cloth or towels used to press dry the area.</li>
	<li>Ensure carpet is press dried with a clean white cloth or white paper towel to remove excess moisture. Do not rub, as rubbing can alter the carpet’s texture.</li>
	<li>Should the stain remain, using a clean white cloth or sponge, treat with a mixture of 1 teaspoon of approved wool laundry detergent and one teaspoon of white vinegar in 1 litre of warm water. Rinse with warm water, repeating treatment until no stain is evident on cloth or towels.</li>
	<li>After the spill or stain has been treated, place several layers of white paper towel over the area and place a flat weight on them until dry. A hairdryer may be used to speed up the drying process but do NOT overheat the area. Do not walk on the carpet until dry.</li>
	<li>Sometimes stains will reappear due to ‘wicking’ as stains hidden in the pile resurface as the carpet dries. If so, allow the carpet to dry fully and repeat the above treatment until no stain is evident (this process may need to be repeated over several days).</li>
	<li>If stains fail to respond adequately to treatment, call a professional carpet cleaner immediately.</li>
</ol>Stains should be differentiated from soiling. Ensure that any residue from spills or cleaning mixtures are fully removed. For example, many sugar based spills, such as soft drinks and coffee, leave a sugar residue after removal. Similarly, when spills are cleaned with a detergent solution and the area is not sufficiently rinsed, a sticky detergent residue can remain. This sticky residue attracts soil from ordinary foot traffic and the resulting discolouration appears to be a stain. If so, repeat stain removal procedures above.

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Keep your carpet looking great for years to come by following these maintenance tips!

Care And Maintenance - Get The Most From Your Feltex Carpet

All carpets should be laid in accordance with AS 2455.1:"Textile floor coverings - Installation practice - General" and the <a href="https://res.cloudinary.com/gh/image/upload/v1/articles/731c03e3-7b74-4869-9034-0c3f776b7d48/docs/installation-recommendations/instructions.pdf">Feltex Installation Recommendations</a>. 

Please note: Feltex Carpets recommends professional installation. If you don't have carpet installed correctly it can void your warranty.

Insist on trained professional tradesmen to install your carpet. Before making any cut from a roll, ensure your installer examines the carpet and checks for length, quality, pattern, colour and dye lot.

To avoid bubbling and wrinkling, all carpets should be power stretched in both length and width during installation using a power stretcher with extendable poles (not knee kickers) where possible. 

The quality of an installation depends on the quality of the seams. If the seams are not permanently bonded together, the carpet may unravel and begin to break down at the edges, making it appear badly fitted and causing premature wear. Seam adhesive (sealer) must be used for all seams (width wise and lengthwise). Use a solvent base seam seal adhesive on direct glue down applications or a latex base seam seal adhesive for conventional installations. Seams are not covered by the <a href="https://www.feltex.com/au/grouped-highlights/cpt-warranties">Feltex Wool Carpet Limited Residential Warranties</a>.

Carpet pile should run in the same direction throughout the house, sweeping towards the main entrance where possible. Seams and cross joins in the wrong place can spoil the appearance of your carpet and lead to premature wear. Generally, seams should run in the same direction as most foot traffic. Seams should also be avoided in high traffic areas and be kept as far away from windows as possible, so light does not fall across the seam making it more obvious. Ask the installer where they will place seams and cross joins.

Carpet pile should sweep down on stairways. A little hidden extra carpet should be folded back at the top and bottom of stairs so that as the edges of the tread are worn down, the carpet can be moved to hide the wear point. Purchasing extra carpet to update stairs is recommended. Failure to have your carpet installed using the above guidelines may adversely affect the performance of your carpet.

Get the best from your finish and longevity from your new carpet with these installation recommendations.

Carpet Installation

Quickly get to any spillages or stains, this decrease the opportunity that the stain will penetrate the carpet fibres. Liquids, especially hot liquids must be attended to straight away.

If allowed to cool or dry, the stain will be much harder to remove.

Carelessness during stain removal can result in the stain setting in and becoming permanent, pile distortion or loss of colour from the carpet.

1. Immediately remove as much of the spill as possible. For solids use a blunt knife or spoon. Blot up liquids by applying pressure with white paper towels or tissues. Use a wet / dry vacuum for large spills. NEVER scrub or rub the carpet during the stain removal (or rinsing) process as a fuzzy area may result. Always work from the outside of the stain or spillage towards the middle to avoid further spreading using a blotting or dabbing motion.

2. After the spill or stain has been treated, place several layers of white paper towels over the area and place a flat weight on them until dry. 
A hair dryer may be used to speed up the drying process but do NOT overheat the area. Do not walk on the carpet until dry.

3. Sometimes stains will reappear due to ‘wicking’ as stains hidden in the pile resurface as the carpet dries. If so, allow the carpet to dry fully and repeat the above treatment until no stain is evident (this process may need to be repeated over several days).

4. If stains fail to respond adequately to treatment, call a professional carpet cleaner immediately. 
It is important professional steam cleaners continually treat any areas affected by stains until there is no sign of discolouration in the carpet or removed water, following which the cleaning cycle should be repeated a number of times to minimise the risk of wicking.

Stains should be differentiated from soiling.

Ensure that any residue from spills or cleaning mixtures are fully removed. For example, many sugar based spills, such as soft drinks and coffee, leave a sugar residue after removal. 
Similarly, when spills are cleaned with a detergent solution and the area is not sufficiently rinsed, a sticky detergent residue can remain. This sticky residue attracts soil from ordinary foot traffic and the resulting discolouration appears to be a stain. If so, repeat stain removal procedures above.

View the <a href>Feltex Care &amp; Maintenance guide</a>.

Effective ways to remove stains from carpet.