June: The Benefits of Applying Carpet Protector

The Benefits of Applying Carpet Protector

Do you remember when you first got new carpet? Do you remember the last time you had us clean your carpets? It was a pleasure to see how bright and clean your carpets looked.

Applying a carpet protector each and every time you clean your carpet can extend the life of your carpet and save you the cost and hassle of replacing carpet before you have gotten full usage out of it.

Regular foot traffic removes much of the factory protection from your carpet, leaving your carpet unprotected. This could allow permanent stains or premature wear.

Carpet protector forms an invisible shield around each fiber. It repels most liquids, allowing spills to be removed before staining and wicking can occur.

Dirt and stains cling to untreated carpets and quickly become embedded in the fibers. Carpet Protector keeps dirt from sticking to the fibers, making carpets easier to care for.

Carpet Protector Questions and Answers

How often should protectors be applied? Since the biggest enemy of the protectors is abrasion from traffic, and traffic varies with each situation, the general recommendation for re-application is after each cleaning. The same conditions that led to the need for cleaning probably have led to the need to refresh the carpet protection.

What about drying time? Whenever possible the carpet should not be put back into service until dry to the touch. The length of time will vary depending upon the drying conditions, but is usually only a few hours.

What is the difference between the mill applied and after market products? The mill applied products are formulated for drying in the high-temperature ovens found in carpet mills, while the home applied products are formulated to dry at ambient temperatures.

Where can I get carpet protector? While there are “scotch-guard” protectors available over the counter, carpet protector must be professionally applied by your carpet cleaner to ensure that the right protector is being used.

For additional information on carpet protector, a keyword search on-line offers many web links concerning the types and uses of carpet protectors.