The Science Of Carpet

History helps put it into perspective.

The science of carpet.

Which is what brings me here today. To explain why some carpets are softer than others we need to take a closer look at the fiber. The science of carpet cleaning the best method for keeping your carpet clean actually begins before you plan to clean the carpet. A carpet is a textile floor covering typically consisting of an upper layer of pile attached to a backing.

Carpet fibers and filaments. Preventative maintenance or preventative care is the method of taking steps to prevent dirt from effecting your carpet. The pile was traditionally made from wool but since the 20th century synthetic fibers such as polypropylene nylon or polyester are often used as these fibers are less expensive than wool. The fibers are then bundled together to make your carpet.

Entry mats and regular vacuuming are both effective ways of preventing dirt from building up. We think carpet is fascinating right down to its molecular structure. When it comes to carpet cleaning more importantly effective carpet cleaning that prolongs the life of carpets understanding the science behind the process goes a long way. The reason behind the removal of carpets and the installation of hard surface floors was concerns that allergens of all types including dust mites molds bacteria germs and other contaminants would become lodged in the carpet s fibers and are then released into the air as foot traffic occurs.

Denier is a unit of measure for filament size.