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This past weekend, I headed out on an impromptu date day with my hubby! Having visited Long Grove’s Strawberry Festival, we were eager to try our hand at Chocolate Fest! With our chocolate cookie dough mocha frappe {a mouthful in more ways than one!}, we headed over to check out a little bit more about Mohawk Flooring’s “License to Spill” demonstration. Armed with water bottles, various staining liquids, & carpet samples, this crowded display kept the kids busy while the adults munched on fondue from the Sweet Whimsy Pastry Shop and some time with Audra Lowe who was busy testing carpet and kissing babies!
After watching the carpet be put to the test, I had a chance to learn more about the carpet itself. Mohawk’s SmartStrand (with DuPont Sorona) carpeting has a permanent stain and soil resistance. What makes this different than other carpets with similar properties is that SmartStrand is not a topical treatment that will face wearing over time. Instead, the beauty of this carpeting is that the stain resistance is within the fiber of the yarn making up the carpet. I’ve known many friends who have complained about their “stain-resistant” carpeting only to find out that the solution applied is only to the top surface. Over time, from foot traffic & vacuuming, this solution wears off making it once again prone to staining. Another great thing about Mohawk SmartStrand is that it comes with a lifetime guarantee!
Watching wine & Gatorade drip off these samples had me wondering just how much these carpets could withstand! I decided to test out some chocolate syrup (and really rub it in!) and a strawberry.
SmartStrand is as easy to clean as you can imagine. If your stain doesn’t have oil in it, you can use water and a rag to clean it up. No need to use heavy carpet cleaners or chemicals that are overpowering. If your stain/spill does have oil, simply add a mild detergent and get blotting! SmartStrand is rated #1 in consumer satisfaction.
Giddyup and try Mohawk’s SmartStrand silk carpeting (super soft too!) You won’t be disappointed!
Want your own “License to Spill”? Head on over to Mohawk Flooring for your chance to win a 6 x 9 SmartStrand silk bound carpet rug. You can also learn more about Mohawk on Twitter & Facebook.
I didn’t realize that you can buy carpeting like that. I am going to look into it, it would be great for anyone with kids and/or pets.
I could sure use that in my house. I am SUCH a spiller!!!! How fun for you to be able to make a mess without guilt!
omg! I could so use this in my house! I am ALWAYS Spilling stuff!
Sounds like this is the perfect carpet for those with kids or pets – I so happen to have both, but thankfully we have hardwood floors. I’ll have to remember this in the future though for friends who prefer carpet.
I could sure use that in my house, love it!!!!
I could use that kind of carpet. Actually we will be replacing our carpet soon.