Specifications

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Science has yet to develop a colour that will not fade with time. All carpets will slowly lose some
colour due to natural and artificial forces in the environment. You can delay this process by
frequently removing soil with vacuuming, regularly changing air filters in heating and air
conditioning systems, keeping humidity and room temperature from getting too high, and reducing
sunlight exposure with window coverings.
Filtration
If interior doors are kept closed while fans are operating, air circulation from the closed room flows
through the small space at the bottom of the door. This forces the air over the carpet fibers, which
in turn act as a filter, catching particulate pollution. Over time, a noticeable stain develops at the
threshold.
Fuzzing
In loop carpets, fibers may break. Simply clip the excess fibers. If fuzzing continues, call a
professional.
Pilling
Pilling or small balls of fiber can appear on your carpet, depending on the type of carpet fiber and
the type of traffic. If this occurs, clip off the pills. If they cover a large area, seek professional
advice.
Rippling
With wall-to-wall carpeting, high humidity may cause rippling. If the carpet remains rippled after
the humidity has left, have a professional re-stretch the carpeting using a power stretcher, not a
knee-kicker.
Seams
Carpet usually comes in 12-foot widths, making seams necessary in most rooms. Visible seams
are not a defect unless they have been improperly made or unless the material has a defect,
making the seam appear more pronounced than normal. The more dense and uniform the carpet
texture, the more visible the seams will be.
Carpet styles with low, tight naps result in the most visible seams. Seams are never more visible
than when the carpet is first installed. Usually with time, use, and vacuuming the seams become
less visible.
Shading
Shading is an inherent quality of fine-cut pile carpets. Household traffic causes pile fibers to
assume different angles; as a result, the carpet appears darker or lighter in these areas. A good
vacuuming, which makes the pile all go in the same direction, provides a temporary remedy.
Shedding
New carpeting, especially pile, sheds bits of fiber for a period of time. Eventually these loose
fibers are removed by vacuuming. Shedding usually occurs more with wool carpeting than with
nylon or other synthetics.
Snags
Sharp-edged objects can grab or snag the carpet fiber. When this occurs, cut off the snag. If the
snag is especially large, call a professional.
Sprouting
Occasionally you may find small tufts of fiber sprouting above carpet surface. Simply use scissors
to cut off the sprout. Do not attempt to pull it, because other fibers will come out in the process.