{"product_id":"9780894961335","title":"How to Buy and Maintain a Carpet","description":"These days nearly everyone has carpet in his or her home and you probably do too. Wall to wall carpet is as common today as a car in the driveway or a television set in the living room. After a home and an automobile it is the third most expensive investment made in your lifetime. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe majority of people today know very little about this expensive investment. The sad truth is that less than one percent of the population knows enough about carpeting to make the proper choice of purchase, or even the best method of cleaning.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTen years of research into consumer floor covering pro¬blems has made author Robert L Selby one of the most know¬ledgeable men in his field. His experiences with home-owners, renters, real estate and property management firms have brought into focus the tremendous lack of know-ledge that the consumer has in regard to their floor cover¬ing. He also has uncovered widespread fraud, incompe¬tence and deceptive adver¬tising by carpet retailers and so-called \"professional\" car¬pet cleaners.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom coast to coast in nearly every city the consumer is being cheated and lied to by the greedy and unscrupulous.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Knowledge is the key to pro¬tection,\" states the author. So it is through this book that you, the consumer, may be aided in all phases of floor covering... from purchase to spots and stains and every¬thing in between. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTABLE OF CONTENTS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePART I \u003cbr\u003eGENERAL INFORMATION\u003cbr\u003eBrief History of Carpeting.\u003cbr\u003eVelvet \u0026amp; Wilton Weave .\u003cbr\u003eAxminster \u0026amp; Chenille Weave.\u003cbr\u003eThe Natural Fibers Cotton \u0026amp; Wool.\u003cbr\u003eWoolens—Worsted \u0026amp; Jute.\u003cbr\u003eThe Man-Made Fibers Rayon..\u003cbr\u003eAcetate, Nylon \u0026amp; Polyester..\u003cbr\u003e01efin....\u003cbr\u003eHow is todays carpet made...\u003cbr\u003eCarpet Types Level Loop \u0026amp; High Low Loop..\u003cbr\u003eSculptured Shag—Cut \u0026amp; Loop..\u003cbr\u003ePlush—Velvet Flush—Saxony..\u003cbr\u003eFrieze \u0026amp; Shags..\u003cbr\u003eCushion Backed Carpeting..\u003cbr\u003eFlammability..\u003cbr\u003eElectro Static Shock.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePART II \u003cbr\u003ePURCHASE\u003cbr\u003eSo you think you need carpet..\u003cbr\u003eRooms for special thought.\u003cbr\u003eKitchen, Bathroom Carpet..\u003cbr\u003eCarpet Squares..\u003cbr\u003eCarpet the Wall..\u003cbr\u003eSpecial Carpet Dye Orders.\u003cbr\u003eMeasurements...\u003cbr\u003eCarpet Weights...\u003cbr\u003eThe Sales Person.\u003cbr\u003eWho do you buy from..\u003cbr\u003eLets look at those ads..\u003cbr\u003eThe Bargain..\u003cbr\u003eShopping Prices...\u003cbr\u003eCarpet Guarantees..\u003cbr\u003eDept. Store Carpet...\u003cbr\u003eFranchise Carpet Stores..\u003cbr\u003eIndependent Carpet Store..\u003cbr\u003eHome Operator..\u003cbr\u003ePadding..\u003cbr\u003eDo you need padding..\u003cbr\u003eSoil Retardants...\u003cbr\u003eGrade Levels (foundation).\u003cbr\u003eNow you can bargain...\u003cbr\u003eActual Purchase...\u003cbr\u003eInstallation...\u003cbr\u003eScarps..\u003cbr\u003eNew Home Carpet...\u003cbr\u003eCommercial Carpet...\u003cbr\u003eResilient floors..\u003cbr\u003eCoving..\u003cbr\u003eMaintenance of Resilient Floor...\u003cbr\u003eOther Types of Resilient Floor...\u003cbr\u003eHardwood Parquet..\u003cbr\u003eCeramic Tile..\u003cbr\u003eOther Types....\u003cbr\u003eOriental Rugs...\u003cbr\u003eOriental Rug Cleaning.\u003cbr\u003eRental Property..\u003cbr\u003eMotel Carpet Maintenance....\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePART III \u003cbr\u003eMAINTENANCE\u003cbr\u003eMaintaining Your Carpet..\u003cbr\u003eDoormats...\u003cbr\u003eStairs...\u003cbr\u003ePets \u0026amp; Carpets...\u003cbr\u003eAdults \u0026amp; Carpets....\u003cbr\u003eFurniture Imprints...\u003cbr\u003eChairs with Coasters...\u003cbr\u003eWrinkles \u0026amp; bubbles in Carpet..\u003cbr\u003eSnags in Carpe\u003cbr\u003ePrevention of Rust Spots...\u003cbr\u003eSoil Retardants....\u003cbr\u003eCarpet Fading....\u003cbr\u003eCasters that Bleed....\u003cbr\u003eFurniture that Bleeds...\u003cbr\u003ePaint the Garage Floor...\u003cbr\u003eVACUUMING\u003cbr\u003eHow to get the right one..\u003cbr\u003e(The Door to Door Salesman)...\u003cbr\u003eHow about their product...\u003cbr\u003eSo what do I buy....\u003cbr\u003eHow do I use it....\u003cbr\u003eWhy Vacuum..\u003cbr\u003eLets Vacuum...\u003cbr\u003eSave on Vacuum Bags...\u003cbr\u003eCarpet Sweepers..\u003cbr\u003eBuilt in Vacuums...\u003cbr\u003eBuy your own shampooer...\u003cbr\u003eDoes your carpet need cleaning..\u003cbr\u003eClean Your Own....\u003cbr\u003eSoaps \u0026amp; Detergents....\u003cbr\u003eChemical Steps in Cleaning..\u003cbr\u003eHistory of Soap...\u003cbr\u003eHow to use the equipment...\u003cbr\u003eRotary Method...\u003cbr\u003eProcedures..\u003cbr\u003eSteam Clean...\u003cbr\u003eProcedures....\u003cbr\u003eHow it Works...\u003cbr\u003eMoving the Furniture..\u003cbr\u003eOdors \u0026amp; Deodorants...\u003cbr\u003ePowdered Deodorants..\u003cbr\u003ePotted Plants...\u003cbr\u003eFloods—Severe...\u003cbr\u003eFloods—Minor....\u003cbr\u003eFinding the Professional Cleaner.\u003cbr\u003eCarpet Cleaning Ads...                          \u003cbr\u003eHow to get the right one..                                                                                                                                            \u003cbr\u003eTake Advantage of a Special...                                                  \u003cbr\u003eCarpet Dying.....  \u003cbr\u003eRepair Your Own Carpet...                                                                                                \u003cbr\u003eSeams...\u003cbr\u003eSpots \u0026amp; Stains...\u003cbr\u003eTool Kit....\u003cbr\u003eWax—Gum—Cigarette Bums....\u003cbr\u003eUrine—Rust—Blood—Wine...\u003cbr\u003eCoffee—Tea—Vomit....\u003cbr\u003eGlue—Nail Polish—Ballpoint Pen...\u003cbr\u003eGravy—Furniture Polish—Crayon....\u003cbr\u003eButter—Asphalt—Mascara—Tar...\u0026amp;lt","brand":"Ross Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47116396331248,"sku":"9780894961335","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780894961335_p0.jpg?v=1763870468","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780894961335","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}