Between Cleaning Carpet Maintenance
Carpet and Soiling
Germs and Bacteria
Germs and bacteria of all kinds can be tracked onto your carpeting. Even the use
of treated door mats cannot prevent this but may significantly retard the process. These germs are alive and thriving in your
carpet and, as long as it remains dirty, they will continue to breed and grow.
Soapy, Sticky Residue
Soapy and sticky residue from conventional shampoo, dry foam, spray, and
bonnet methods of cleaning will cause rapid resoiling, due to the lack of proper extraction of the chemicals used in these
methods. Spots and stains will resurface because they were only pushed a little deeper, and the traffic lanes will appear
dirty much sooner.
Sand, Grit, and Hard Dirt Particles
Sand, grit, and hard dirt particles, which are deeply embedded
in your carpet, will cause abrasions of the tips and sides of the fibers. These scratches will makes the carpet look dull
after a time.
Dirt Particles
Dirt particles contain an assortment of minerals and chemicals which are gathered and
blended from a wide area. Humidity or moisture tracked into your home on shoes can act as a catalyst to this foreign matter.
The reaction may cause severe damage to the carpet dye and can actually change the color of the carpet if it remains over
long periods of time.
Gasses in the Air
Gasses in the air, caused by the burning of various fuels and the action of
the sun on certain gasses in the atmosphere, can affect the stability of a carpet dye.
Many Disinfectants
Many disinfectants and harsh detergents can affect the dye. The longer these
foreign elements are allowed to remain in your carpet, the more likely the chance of damage to carpet dye. It is this damage
that first causes you to notice a change in the color of your carpet.
About 90% of all soil is dry particulate and can be easily removed by normal vacuuming. Only about 10% is oily
and needs special attention.