CARPET MAINTENANCE and GUARANTEES Wool Carpets

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Australian Edition Thank you for considering a Godfrey Hirst wool carpet. This booklet provides a full Wool – The Natural Choice Natural Static Resistance explanation of Godfrey Hirst wool guarantees and assistance to help you select the Wool has been a popular fibre for centuries due to its best Godfrey Hirst carpet to suit your home. There are also useful tips on how to proven performance capabilities and natural The high moisture content of wool makes wool keep your Godfrey Hirst wool carpet looking its best year after year. resistance to soiling, staining and flame. carpets naturally resistant to static buildup, reducing the risk of shocks. Godfrey Hirst wool carpets have a wonderful range of features to create inspiring Godfrey Hirst Carpets has combined the latest manufacturing technology with natural wool fibres, to Natural Indoor Hygiene interior spaces: create the finest wool carpets. A well maintained wool carpet absorbs airborne • The latest colours and styles Natural Product particles, fumes and noise, improving indoor air quality and general environment. • 100% renewable, natural fibre Wool is a natural, biodegradable product and a renewable resource. Generally, wool is non-toxic, Quality Assurance hypo-allergenic and will not support bacterial growth. • Hypoallergenic All Woolmark and Woolmark Blend labelled carpets, • Naturally insulating and flame and stain resistant Soft, resilient, luxuriously comfortable and warm, yet are quality assured, having been subjected to one of the coolest fibres available; wool is the ideal twenty-four stringent performance tests specified by • Warmer in winter and cooler in summer choice for your home. The Woolmark Company. A Palette To Suit Your Taste • Industry leading, Australian-serviced guarantees With these great benefits it’s only natural to want a Whatever your taste, there’s a Godfrey Hirst wool Godfrey Hirst wool carpet for your home. • Made from high quality wool carpet to suit your décor. You can choose from a wide range of natural shades. Natural Stain/Soil Resistance Contents Page Wool carpet has long been acknowledged for its unique natural ability to resist dirt, stains and spills. This • Wool - the natural choice 3 means that stain resistance treatments are usually not • Caring for your carpet 4 necessary. With its unique and complex structure, wool’s durable, microscopic external fibre scales give • Carpet Installation 5 your carpet natural stain and soil resistance. Easy Maintenance • Spot Cleaning Guide 6 Wool is one of the most forgiving and easiest fibres • Cleaning Treatment 7 to clean and maintain. Wool does not easily attract lint for easier vacuumming and fibres swell and • Carpet Characteristics 8 release dirt particles during steam cleaning. • Consumer Guarantees 10 Natural Insulation • Godfrey Hirst Wool Guarantees 10 Wool’s natural properties help to keep your home cool in summer and warm in winter. What’s more, • General Guarantee Conditions 11 wool carpets have excellent acoustic insulation to keep indoor noise levels low. • If Your Carpet Fails to Perform 12 Natural Safety • Homeowner Obligations 13 Wool carpets are renowned for their outstanding • Making a Claim 13 performance not only because of appearance retention and durability, but because of their natural • Purchase Record 14 safety features. Wool is flame resistant due to its high moisture and protein content, difficult to ignite, with low flame spread and heat release properties. Wool does not melt or drip and has excellent self-extinguishing properties.

2 3 Carpet Installation If the seams are not permanently bonded together, Caring for your carpet the carpet may unravel and begin to break down at Spot Cleaning Regular Vacuuming All carpets should be laid and to obtain the benefit of the edges, making it appear badly fitted and causing the Godfrey Hirst guarantees set out later in the premature wear. Use a solvent base seam seal Thorough and frequent vacuuming, particularly in high Carpet is not 100% stain proof, but the natural booklet must be laid, in accordance with AS/NZS adhesive on direct glue down applications or a latex traffic areas, is important for prolonging the life of your resistance of wool fibres provides you with time to act 2455.1:2007 “Textile floor coverings – Installation base seam seal adhesive for conventional carpet and also assisting to enhance its appearance. as liquid spills stay on top of the pile longer, rather than seep into the base of the pile and backing. To practice – General” and the Godfrey Hirst Carpets installations. Seams are not covered by the Godfrey Installation Recommendations (available at Hirst wool guarantees. After your carpet is laid, vacuum to remove surface ensure best results from spot cleaning, follow the www.godfreyhirst.com or Freecall 1800 630 401) and lint, dust and fluff. Thereafter, continue to vacuum easy steps on pages 5 and 6 of this booklet. should be installed using new underlay. Underlay and Carpet pile should run in the same direction thoroughly at least weekly and more frequently in high carpet are designed to work together as a complete throughout the house, sweeping towards the main traffic areas. This will remove soil and grit before it Steam Cleaning flooring system and underlay should always be used. entrance where possible. Seams and cross joins in works its way below the pile surface, where it is far Quality underlay extends the life of your carpet, while the wrong place can spoil the appearance of your more difficult to remove and can abrade the carpet Depending on usage, carpet should be professionally providing better resilience and comfort. carpet and lead to premature wear. Generally seams and dull its appearance. steam cleaned (hot water extraction) every 12-18 should run in the same direction as most foot traffic. months to revitalise your carpet and remove any oily, Ask your retailer to match a quality underlay Seams should also be avoided in high traffic areas Three vacuum passes for light soiled areas is sticky and well-settled soils that cause gradual (compliant with the appropriate classification for the and be kept as far away from windows as possible so recommended, with five to seven passes for heavily significant dulling of colours. Steam cleaning should intended use/application as per AS 4288-2003 i.e. light does not fall across the seam making it more soiled areas. Vacuuming against the natural pile only be undertaken by a professional carpet cleaner light residential, general, luxury, commercial or heavy obvious. Ask the installer where they will place direction first lifts the pile, helping to unsettle and (who is a member of a professional association) in commercial) with the quality and proposed use of seams and cross joins. remove dirt and grit while reducing matting. Then, accordance with Australian/New Zealand Standard your carpet. vacuum in the direction of the pile to achieve a uniform AS/NZS 3733:1995. On stairways the pile should sweep down. A little finish. Insist on trained professional tradespeople to install hidden extra carpet should be folded back at the top Shampooing, do-it-yourself steam cleaning or dry your carpet. Before making any cut from a roll, and bottom of stairs so as the edges of the tread are To effectively clean your carpet use only a quality cleaning is not recommended. ensure your installer examines the carpet and checks worn down, the carpet can be moved to hide the vacuum cleaner. Vacuums fitted with micro filter for length, quality, pattern, colour and dyelot. wear point. Purchasing extra carpet to update stairs systems ensure fine particles (such as dust mite Other Ways To Protect your Carpet is recommended. allergens) are removed and stay in the collection bag All carpets should be power stretched; otherwise or canister. This is particularly important if you are Place mats at all exterior doorways and entrances to bubbling and wrinkling may occur. Seam adhesive Failure to have your carpet installed using the above dust sensitive. A vacuum with a rotating brush which carpeted areas to trap dirt and moisture from shoes. (sealer) must be used for all seams (widthwise and guidelines may adversely affect the performance of agitates the pile and loosens the soil is best for low Clean mats regularly. lengthwise). cut pile carpet. To prevent excess fuzzing turn the your carpet. brush off, or change the head when vacuuming loop Use furniture cups and coasters and occasionally Prompt and immediate attention to any spillages or pile, cut loop pile or berber carpet. Ensure the rearrange furniture to alleviate pressure marks. vacuum is kept in sound mechanical condition and Plastic, slip free chair mats should be used under brushes are cleaned and replaced when worn out. desk chairs with castors. Take care when moving furniture with wheels by placing a protective barrier Look for the following attributes when selecting a between the wheels and the carpet. vacuum for luxuriously thick, soft pile carpets: • Adjustable height - use the highest setting where Use scatter rugs or carpet protectors in high traffic areas and in front of chairs to protect carpet from appropriate. localised and uneven wearing. Rugs should be • Adjustable suction - use a suction level that allows cleaned regularly, at which time you should clean and the vacuum to move easily whilst lifting dirt and restore the pile of the carpet underneath. Check rugs other foreign matter. for colourfastness before placing them on carpet, as • Large wheels - the vacuum should glide easily the colour in some rugs may bleed through. After across the carpet. cleaning, allow carpet to dry completely before replacing rugs. • Efficient airflow - avoid vacuums with very concentrated or sealed suction. Exercise caution with all bleaches, tile cleaners, mildew Check and adjust the height of beaters (if fitted) removers, oven cleaners, drain openers, plant food regularly to ensure the carpet is not damaged by and the like. They are strong chemicals that can excessive beating. Vacuum cleaner efficiency can be permanently discolour or dissolve carpet fibres. considerably reduced when half full. Change or empty dust collection bags frequently and replace Protect your carpet from prolonged periods of direct filters as recommended by the manufacturer. sunlight with curtains, blinds or awnings.

4 5 Spot Cleaning Guide: Godfrey Hirst Wool / Wool Blend Carpets Cleaning Treatment stains is paramount to avoid the penetration of a 4. Ensure carpet is press dried with a clean white Common Household Food & Beverages stain into the carpet fibres. Liquids (particularly hot cloth or white paper towel between any step in the Most common household food and beverage stains offices in state capital cities) provides a liquids) must be attended to immediately. If allowed treatment process to remove excess moisture. Do (not including stains containing strong dyes or comprehensive guide to cleaning practices and stain to cool or dry, the stain will be almost impossible to not rub, as rubbing can alter the carpet’s texture. substances which destroy or change the colour of removal. Set out below are some general remove. Care must be taken as haphazard attempts 5. After the spill or stain has been treated, place carpet) need to be treated solely with warm, not hot, recommendations for removal of common at spot removal can cause permanent stain setting, several layers of white paper towel over the area water immediately applied to the stained area. substances. Supermarket cleaning products are not pile distortion and loss of colour. and place a flat weight on them until dry. A hair Repeat treatment above until no stain is evident on recommended. Basic Carpet Cleaning Steps: dryer may be used to speed up the drying process the cloth or towels used to press dry the area. but do NOT overheat the area. Do not walk on the Removal of stains is not guaranteed. No responsibility 1. Immediately remove as much of the spill as carpet until dry. Should the stain remain, using a clean white cloth or is accepted by Godfrey Hirst for claims arising from possible. For solids use a blunt knife or spoon. sponge, treat with a mixture of 1 teaspoon of any proposed treatments. If stains fail to respond to Blot up liquids by applying pressure with white 6. If stains fail to respond adequately to approved wool laundry detergent and one teaspoon treatment, call a professional carpet cleaner paper towels or tissues. Use a wet/dry vacuum for treatment, call a professional carpet cleaner of white vinegar in 1 litre of warm water. Rinse with immediately.= large spills. NEVER scrub or rub the carpet during immediately. warm water, repeating treatment until no stain is the stain removal (or rinsing) process as a fuzzy Stains should be differentiated from soiling. Ensure evident on cloth or towels. area may result. Always work from the outside of that any residue from spills or cleaning mixtures are the stain or spillage towards the middle to avoid fully removed. For example, many sugar based spills, Alternatively, try using Godfrey Hirst Spot Out™ further spreading using a blotting or dabbing such as soft drinks and coffee, leave a sugar residue Carpet Stain Remover spray. This non-toxic, PH motion. after removal. Similarly, when spills are cleaned with a neutral carpet cleaner is gentle on carpet but tough 2. Determine the appropriate method of stain detergent solution and the area is not sufficiently on stains. Available from Godfrey Hirst carpet removal. See page 7 of this guide. rinsed, a sticky detergent residue can remain. This stockists. See packaging for usage instructions. sticky residue attracts soil from ordinary foot traffic 3. Pre-test any treatment on a small inconspicuous and the resulting discolouration appears to be a stain. area of carpet to ensure against damage and Other Substances If so, repeat stain removal procedures above. possible colour change. It is important to identify the source of the stain to ensure use of the appropriate method of removal. Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 3733:1995 (available from Standards Australia

Stain Type Order of Treatment Cleansing Agent/Treatment: Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 1 Cold water Blood 1 2 8 2 1 teaspoon mild laundry detergent approved for wool and one teaspoon Chewing gum 3 2 8 of white vinegar in 1 litre of warm Coffee 2 8 water Faeces 2 6 8 3 Chill with aerosol freezing agent or ice cubes in a plastic bag. Pick or scrape Nail polish 4 8 off gum Paint (latex) 1 2 8 4 Clear nail polish remover without Rust 5 lanolin Soot 7 5 Rust remover (to be applied by a professional carpet cleaner) Urine (fresh) 1 2 8 6 Clear household disinfectant Urine (old) 2 8 7 Vacuum immediately. If any residue Vomit 2 6 8 call a professional carpet cleaner Wine (white) 2 8 8 Rinse with warm water

6 7 Carpet Characteristics Design Characteristics Pattern Matching/Bowing & Skewing Colour Variation An effect known as phasing can occur where carpet Godfrey Hirst uses the best available techniques to Colour change can also occur as the result of ozone, It is normal for installed carpet to show minor colour design includes the random use of contrasting minimise pattern distortion during manufacture. emissions from heating fuels and air conditioners, variation from selling samples or minor variations colours when at times these colours may coincide in However some distortion due to shrinkage or stretch pesticides, cleaning agents, benzol peroxide and between production runs and dye lots. Our quality production. Similarly in loop pile carpets, shading during and after manufacture is unavoidable. other household items. Care should be taken when assurance program (ISO 9001 certified) seeks to effects of colour patterning can appear as panelling Repeating patterns may not precisely match along using these items. The occurrence, known as ozone minimise potential for variance and ensures any down the length of the carpet. Both phasing and the length or width of carpet or from one production damage, is largely unexplained, but appears to be variation is within recognised textile industry panelling are an accepted part of the design and in no run to another. Installation methods and site and more prevalent in coastal areas with a high ultra-violet standards. way affect the performance of the carpet. storage conditions can also contribute to instability in content. Some colours are more susceptible than the pattern, such that perfect pattern match cannot others. If you believe there may be a risk of ozone be guaranteed. damage, please discuss your choice with your Pile Reversal (Shading & Disturbance) Appearance Retention retailer. Installation of patterned carpet requires more time Light can make particular areas of carpet appear All carpets will change in appearance over time, and effort which should be considered in the original It is not considered to be a manufacturing defect and lighter or darker than others, depending on the angle primarily due to foot traffic. labour quotation. A competent carpet layer should be does not effect the performance of the carpet. from which they are viewed. This is caused by able to obtain a close pattern match in most disturbed pile reflecting the light differently in each Matting generally occurs as a result of pile flattening circumstances. However some irregularities may still area. This is a feature characteristic of plush and together with the entanglement of fibres tuft to tuft. It be visible. If concerned, please discuss further with Missing or Damaged Tufts twist pile carpets (particularly solid colour). occurs in all tufted carpets to some degree, but is your retailer and/or carpet layer. Tufts may be damaged or identified as missing more likely to occur in high traffic areas (e.g. in front All carpets are subject to some degree of bowing following stretching of the carpet during installation, Temporary changes in appearance may be able to be of seating areas, doorways etc.). This may result in and/or skewing. Bowing of up to 40mm over any damage caused by pet claws, or the movement of removed or lessened by vacuuming or brushing of the loss of sharpness of the carpet pattern. Though single width of carpet is generally acceptable. Full furniture. In the case of loop pile carpets, tufts can be the pile. However, in fine cut pile carpets, permanent induced by wear, matting can be caused by underlay details of the tolerances of Godfrey Hirst carpets are pulled from the backing resulting in long, lengthwise pile reversal (also known as shading, watermarking or failure or improper maintenance including inadequate set out in the Godfrey Hirst Installation pulls out of the carpet. puddling) can occur and at times may become very vacuuming, or inappropriate or ineffective treatment Recommendations (available at www.godfreyhirst. noticeable. Years of research and inquiry have failed of spots and spills. It is not considered a com or by calling 1800 630 401). Sprouts, or snagged tufts, can be easily trimmed to find a reason to explain the underlying cause, such manufacturing fault unless it happens rapidly or to an without damaging the carpet and missing or that it is considered a phenomenon related to the unacceptable degree. damaged tufts can be easily replaced by hand or by location of the carpet which cannot be predicted or Wrinkling (or Rucking) retufting. These can be readily fixed on site by a prevented. It is not a manufacturing defect and apart skilled installer or carpet professional. It is Fuzzing or blooming is caused due to the tips of the Wrinkling may occur after installation due to excessive from affecting appearance, has no detrimental effect recommended a small piece of spare carpet be fibres in a cut pile carpet losing a degree of yarn twist humidity, inadequate underlay, or not using the on the performance of the carpet. As this retained to provide a source of additional tufting yarn. over time. Most apparent in traffic areas or in front of recommended installation procedures, especially characteristic can affect the appearance of a carpet, chairs, this is normal and should be expected. relative to power stretching. A professional installer you are advised to discuss this with your retailer when Generally, fuzzing can be corrected by shearing away can usually correct this problem. considering your purchase. Further information on the cobweb of fibres on the installed carpet, with use permanent pile reversal is also available from the of a special machine. Speak to your carpet retailer Carpet Institute of Australia (phone1800 188 822 or for more information. Fading visit www.carpetinstitute.com.au) All Godfrey Hirst wool carpets meet Australian Carpet Shedding Classification Scheme (ACCS) standards for Shift Lines lightfastness. However, carpets like all other dyed Shedding is a normal characteristic of cut-pile textiles, will slowly lose colour over time when exposed Due to the method of manufacture of some carpets, carpets, particularly staple or spun yarn products. It is to direct sunlight. Carpet should be protected from there may be the occurrence of shift lines across the caused by some of the outside fibres of yarn bundles prolonged periods of direct sunlight with curtains, width of the carpet. Light shining across the carpet becoming detached during early carpet wear stages. blinds, shades, or awnings and furniture moved from certain angles may accentuate the shift line Regular cleaning with a vacuum fitted with a beater periodically to expose all areas evenly. effect. This is not a manufacturing fault and will have bar will remove most of the loose fibres during the no detrimental effect on the performance or durability first year. Some quality wool carpets will upon initial exposure of the carpet. to light, undergo a rapid lightening/brightening over the first few weeks. This is an inherent phenomenon referred to as ‘first fade’.

8 9 Consumer Guarantees Lifetime Manufacturing Defect Guarantee General Guarantee Conditions Godfrey Hirst is so confident as to its manufacturing Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be These Godfrey Hirst wool guarantees apply only; process that your wool carpet is guaranteed against excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You • in Australia; all manufacturing defects for the life of the carpet are entitled to a replacement and refund for a major • in respect of carpet purchased after 1 May 2015; failure and compensation for any other reasonable • to the original purchaser of the carpet; foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to Fade Resistance Guarantee • to carpet professionally installed over underlay in have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail accordance with the installation recommendations Godfrey Hirst guarantees that for the period set out in set out in this booklet under “Carpet Installation” to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not the fade resistance guarantee label affixed to the (page 5); amount to a major failure. sample, following the original installation, your • to new, first quality carpet; and Godfrey Hirst wool carpet will not show a permanent Godfrey Hirst Wool Guarantees colour change from exposure to sunlight or • to carpet used in an owner-occupied single-family residential home, excluding where used in The following guarantees are provided by Godfrey atmospheric contaminants (including ozone or oxides of nitrogen) greater than three units as measured by bathrooms, kitchens and utility areas such as Hirst Australia Pty Ltd ABN 58 000 849 758 (Godfrey the American Association of Textile Chemists and laundries, wet areas and areas subject to Hirst) in respect to its wool and wool blend carpet Colorists (AATCC) Gray Scale (which is an significant non-foot traffic. samples, which carry a label specifying all or some of internationally recognised comparison system to the guarantees, depending on the product. The determine the extent of colour differences). Colour Lifetime coverage is defined as the life of the carpet

benefits given by these guarantees are in addition to changes of less than three units should not from the date of installation. The Godfrey Hirst wool other rights and remedies of the consumer under a significantly impact upon the visual appearance of guarantees immediately cease to apply if the home law in relation to the goods. Not all guarantees apply your carpet. ceases to be an owner occupied, single family to all Godfrey Hirst wool and wool blend carpets. You residence; for example, if the home is tenanted or used can establish the specific guarantees applicable to a Any changes in carpet colour or fading or other by more than one family. particular carpet by checking the labels on the back discolouration resulting from first fade (see page 9 for The Godfrey Hirst wool guarantees are not of the carpet samples or by asking the retailer. a full explanation) or from other external causes such transferable. as spills of household chemicals and other non-food The Godfrey Hirst wool guarantees are subject to and non-beverage substances or chemical influences and qualified by the “General Guarantee Conditions” are excluded from this guarantee. (page 11) and “Homeowner Obligations” (page 13). Godfrey Hirst Wool guarantees do not cover: Insect Deterrent Guarantee • Damage due to improper installation (e.g. Wear Resistance Guarantee Your Godfrey Hirst wool carpet has been treated to wrinkling, tuft losses, seam peaking) or due to the deter insect and moth infestation. The treatment failure or non usage of underlay. Godfrey Hirst guarantees that the surface pile of your • Damage caused by improper maintenance and/or does not stop insects from entering your home and Godfrey Hirst wool carpet will not abrasively wear failing to carry out proper routine maintenance in moths/beetles in some areas have developed a more than 10% within the period set out in the wear accordance with the recommendations described tolerance to treatments. The insect deterrent resistance guarantee label affixed to the sample, in this booklet under “Caring for your Carpet” following the original installation (the percentage wear treatment is embedded in the carpet fibre and needs (page 4). being determined by Godfrey Hirst after inspection to be ingested by the insect to have an effect and • Damage resulting from risks covered by a generally and testing of the carpet). stop further spreading – such that some fibre loss available home owner insurance policy or may occur and good housekeeping is essential. accidents, abuse (being any use considered Abrasive wear means actual fibre loss from the pile of Regular vacuuming along skirtings, under furniture unreasonable given the normal and expected use the carpet and does not include other changes in and in corners will discourage insects and reveal any of carpet in an owner-occupied single-family carpet appearance: e.g. matting (the loss of twist infestations at an early stage. If you believe there may residence), burning, flooding, persistent moisture, from the tips of pile and entanglement of the fibre), or be a minor infestation, you should thoroughly vacuum cutting, pet damage or smoke. crushing (the non-restorable loss of pile thickness the area (spraying the contents of the vacuum cleaner • Damage caused by, or where the wear resistance, due to foot traffic, a castor wheel or pressure of with insecticide prior to disposal) and treat the soil resistance, stain resistance and/or other furniture). infested area, extending 15cm beyond the boundaries attributes of the carpet are adversely affected by of the activity, with an insecticidal aerosol spray or strong chemicals (e.g. bleach, pool chemicals etc.) Also specifically excluded from this guarantee, in or the application of any topical treatments powder following the manufacturer’s directions and addition to exclusions set out in the General (including fungicides, bactericides, biocides, anti- precautions. Guarantee Conditions, is damage caused by tears, statics, stain resistance, some cleaning agents). pulls, pilling, burns, furniture or wheels. Godfrey Hirst guarantees that, provided your carpet is maintained as set out above, your carpet will not show visible damage due to insects within the period set out in the insect deterrent guarantee label affixed 10 to the sample following original installation. 11 If your carpet fails to perform? If any part of your carpet fails to perform in accordance with any of these Godfrey Hirst wool guarantees, Godfrey Hirst will offer you an allowance or a credit (to be redeemed through your original retailer or another retailer in your area nominated by Godfrey Hirst) against: • The purchase price of Godfrey Hirst carpet which is the same or of comparable quality to replace the affected area of the carpet, extending to the nearest wall, doorway or entrance, and; • The reasonable cost of its installation (but excluding the cost of underlay), Calculated as follows:

5 Year Guarantee 10 Year Guarantee

7 Year Guarantee 15 Year/Lifetime Guarantee

Year in which the Percentage of original Year in which the Percentage of original claim is made, retail cost of your Godfrey claim is made, retail cost of your Godfrey calculated from the Hirst wool carpet including calculated from the Hirst wool carpet including date of purchase: installation but excluding date of purchase: installation but excluding underlay: underlay: Homeowner Obligations Making a Claim Years 1 to 3 100% Years 1 to 3 100% In addition to you complying with the other conditions Should you believe your carpet is failing to perform in which apply to the Godfrey Hirst wool guarantees, in accordance with these Godfrey Hirst wool guarantees Year 4 70% Years 4 to 6 70% order to obtain and maintain your coverage under or your Australian consumer law rights, please notify Year 5 40% Years 7 to 9 40% the Godfrey Hirst wool guarantees, you must: your retailer to arrange an on site inspection of the Year 6 20% Years 10 to 12 20% installation. Be sure to describe the specific problem • Keep proof of purchase in the form of a receipt, and to include a copy of your proof of purchase. The Year 7 10% Years 13 and over 10% bill, invoice or statement from the retailer, showing retailer will take appropriate action, including the the price you paid for the carpet and the date of its notification to Godfrey Hirst if necessary. You must bear purchase, together with proof of installation date. your expenses of claiming under the Godfrey Hirst wool guarantees. In relation to claims made under the Godfrey Hirst wool guarantees, Godfrey Hirst will not reimburse or pay • Have your carpet installed in accordance with for your time associated with making the claim, new underlay, the cost of cleaning, expert advice, obtaining Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS Should you be unable to contact your retailer, or if you quotations, moving or replacing furniture, equipment or fittings or the disposal of carpet, underlay or 2455.1:2007 “Textile floor coverings – Installation do not get a satisfactory response from your retailer, packaging. practice – General” and otherwise in accordance please contact Godfrey Hirst directly. Our contact with the guidelines set out in this booklet. details are on the back of this booklet. • Maintain your carpet with regular vacuuming and cleaning. Please register your guarantee at www.godfreyhirst. com within 30 days of the purchase of your Godfrey Hirst carpet.

12 13 Godfrey Hirst Purchase Record Attach purchase receipt here

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