Tips To Cleaning Carpet
Tip 1
Make sure that you get a deep cleaning of the carpet
as often as it is needed. To achieve a clean carpet,
you'll need to have it cleaned by a professional or
you'll need to use a deep cleaning machine. There
are advantages and disadvantages to this method,
although a thorough cleaning is needed every six
months or so.
Tip 2
Keep your eye out for spills and take care of them
in a quick manner to keep your carpet clean. Simply
using water on a spill will help most of them. If
that doesn't work, simply expand your search. You'll
find several products out there on the market that
can help you get rid of spills quick.
The products range in use and can be helpful when
matching them with the different types of spills.
You can also use a mixture of water and vinegar to
help you keep stains out. By taking immediate action
you can prevent spills from becoming stains that
leave you with a dirty and messy carpet.
Tip 3
A clean carpet is a carpet that has been taken care
of very well. You should always take the time to
vacuum your carpet often and make sure you do a good
job. This means going over the floor in several
directions to allow the vaccum time to pick up all
it can. High quality vacuums are the best choice,
as they get up the most debris.
Tip 4
The proper use of entrance will greatly help to
clean off people's shoes and keep most of the
tracked soils off the surface of the carpet. You
should always use entrance mats outside of your
doors and make sure that anyone who enters your
home use the mats to help get debris and dirt off
of their shoes before they enter. You can also
take off your shoes and request that guests do the
same, prior to entering your home.
Around 80% of the soils that enter a building or
home are dry. The remaining 20% are greases, oils,
and starches. The dry soil types are easily
removed by vacuuming. As long as they are removed
on a daily basis, it will help to minimize the
damage to the carpet.
Maintaining and keeping a clean carpet is more than
just healthy, as it can also help to prolong the
life of the carpet. If you have just laid the
carpet, you are already aware of the expenses
involved with doing so.
Even if you haven't had this done, you probably
know the benefits of keeping a clean carpet. A
clean carpet will add value to the home if it is
maintained well. It will also help to keep the
home free from odors as well. Also, it will help
to make a comfortable living area for your friends
and your family.
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Natural Fiber Carpet | Cotton, Jute
Natural Fiber Carpet
Natural fibers used with carpet are produced either
by insects, animals, or even plants. The fibers
that are produced by insects or animals are known as
protein fibers. Those that are made by plants are
known as vegetable fibers. Vegetable and protein
fibers share the common disadvantage that they are
both very absorbent and will have extended drying
times when wet cleaned - which can lead to mildew,
shrinkage, and even dry rot.
Wool
Wool fiber is produced from the fleece of lambs or
sheep. Wool of carpet is imported from countries
such as England, Australia, and New Zealand. Wool
is the oldest and considered to be the finest of
all carpet material.
The ability of wool to stretch up to 40% of its
original length and the fact that it can be bent
back and forth more than 180,000 times without
breaking makes it very resilient. Wool is the most
expensive material for carpet, although it is also
the best you can buy.
Silk
The fiber of silk is produced by the larva of
various insects known as silk worms. The silk, in
continuous lengths from 300 to 1600 yards is spun
to produce the cocoons. As a fiber, silk is naturally
non flammable, strong, and not affected by static
charge problems - even at low humidity.
Cellulose fiber
This type of fiber is produced by plants and normally
not used as face yarns. These types will however,
show up as backing materials of tufted as as well
as carpets that have been woven.
Cotton
Cotton is a vegetable seed fiber that is produced
from the cotton plant. The primary use for this
fiber is yarns woven in carpet or rugs. Cotton is
resistant to alkaline solutions and becomes stronger
when it is wet.
The biggest disadvantages to cotton is the fact
that is the most absorbent of all fibers and requires
extended drying times after being wet cleaned. It
is also easily damaged by acids, stains easily,
mats down, soils quickly, and is subject to mildew,
dry rot, and shrinkage.
Jute
The fiber of jute is produced by the jute plant
which grows in South America, Pakistan, and even in
India. The stalk of the jute plant is where the
longer coarse fibers are obtained, located between
the outer bark and within the inner pulp.
Jute is normally used as weft yarns, across the
width, in woven carpets and as a backing material
in the construction of tufted carpets. Jute is an
inexpensive material that also serves other uses
than just carpet. Like all other fibers, this one
has disadvantages as well. The fiber is weak when
it becomes wet and is also subject to dry rot,
shrinkage, and mildew.
Sisal
The fiber of sisal is produced by the leaves of the
agave plant. Sisal is very strong and primarily
used for making rugs, sacking, rope, and even
carpet. The fiber stains easily and is also very
difficult to clean. Wet cleaning can also cause
shrinkage so its best to use low moisture methods.
Rayon
There is quite a bit of confusion about rayon and
it is easy to understand why. Rayon is a
synthetic fiber that is produced from natural
cellulosic fibers of wood pulp or cotton. The
material is put through several chemical treatments
which help to turn it into a synthetic fiber.
Primarily, rayon is used for area rugs because of
its silk like appearance. It can be damaged by
acids, has low resistance to abrasion and is also
prone to cellulose browning.
Natural fibers used with carpet are produced either
by insects, animals, or even plants. The fibers
that are produced by insects or animals are known as
protein fibers. Those that are made by plants are
known as vegetable fibers. Vegetable and protein
fibers share the common disadvantage that they are
both very absorbent and will have extended drying
times when wet cleaned - which can lead to mildew,
shrinkage, and even dry rot.
Wool
Wool fiber is produced from the fleece of lambs or
sheep. Wool of carpet is imported from countries
such as England, Australia, and New Zealand. Wool
is the oldest and considered to be the finest of
all carpet material.
The ability of wool to stretch up to 40% of its
original length and the fact that it can be bent
back and forth more than 180,000 times without
breaking makes it very resilient. Wool is the most
expensive material for carpet, although it is also
the best you can buy.
Silk
The fiber of silk is produced by the larva of
various insects known as silk worms. The silk, in
continuous lengths from 300 to 1600 yards is spun
to produce the cocoons. As a fiber, silk is naturally
non flammable, strong, and not affected by static
charge problems - even at low humidity.
Cellulose fiber
This type of fiber is produced by plants and normally
not used as face yarns. These types will however,
show up as backing materials of tufted as as well
as carpets that have been woven.
Cotton
Cotton is a vegetable seed fiber that is produced
from the cotton plant. The primary use for this
fiber is yarns woven in carpet or rugs. Cotton is
resistant to alkaline solutions and becomes stronger
when it is wet.
The biggest disadvantages to cotton is the fact
that is the most absorbent of all fibers and requires
extended drying times after being wet cleaned. It
is also easily damaged by acids, stains easily,
mats down, soils quickly, and is subject to mildew,
dry rot, and shrinkage.
Jute
The fiber of jute is produced by the jute plant
which grows in South America, Pakistan, and even in
India. The stalk of the jute plant is where the
longer coarse fibers are obtained, located between
the outer bark and within the inner pulp.
Jute is normally used as weft yarns, across the
width, in woven carpets and as a backing material
in the construction of tufted carpets. Jute is an
inexpensive material that also serves other uses
than just carpet. Like all other fibers, this one
has disadvantages as well. The fiber is weak when
it becomes wet and is also subject to dry rot,
shrinkage, and mildew.
Sisal
The fiber of sisal is produced by the leaves of the
agave plant. Sisal is very strong and primarily
used for making rugs, sacking, rope, and even
carpet. The fiber stains easily and is also very
difficult to clean. Wet cleaning can also cause
shrinkage so its best to use low moisture methods.
Rayon
There is quite a bit of confusion about rayon and
it is easy to understand why. Rayon is a
synthetic fiber that is produced from natural
cellulosic fibers of wood pulp or cotton. The
material is put through several chemical treatments
which help to turn it into a synthetic fiber.
Primarily, rayon is used for area rugs because of
its silk like appearance. It can be damaged by
acids, has low resistance to abrasion and is also
prone to cellulose browning.
Types of Carpet | Textured saxony, Woven
Types of Carpet
The carpet market is a vast market, with many types
to choose from. Below, you'll find the several
different types of carpet and what they will offer
you and your home.
Woven
Woven carpet is produced on a loom that is very
similar to woven cloth, being cut pile. There
are many different colored yarns being used and the
entire process is capable of producing very intricate
patterns from designs that are pre-determined.
Normally, woven is the highest quality of carpet
on the market.
Tufted
This type of carpet is produced on a tufting machine
by using either a single colored or sometimes a
non colored yarn. If non colored is being used,
then the carpet will be dyed or printed with a
design as a separate process. Carpets that are
tufted can either be cut pile, loop pile, or a
combination of both. Machines can produce a lot
more meters of carpet than weaving, and they are
normally at the lower end of the market.
Needlefelt
The needlefelt type of carpet is a bit more
technologically advanced. They are produced by
electrostatic attraction of individual fibers
that form a unique carpet with extremely high
durability. You can normally find needlefelt
carpet in the contract market such as in hotels
or other places where there is always going to be
a lot of traffic.
Flatweave
The flatweave carpet is created by interlocking
warp and weft threads. The types of oriental
flatwoven carpet include soumak, plain weave,
and tapestry weave. This type is not well known
in the North American region, although it is
very popular in the orient and Japan.
Hooked rug
This is a simple construction of rug that is
handmade by pulling strips of cloth such as
wool or cotton through the meshes of a very
sturdy fabric. Now, this type of rug is generally
known as a handicraft.
Knotted pile
With knotted pile carpets, the structural weft
threads will alternate with a supplementary
weft that will rise from the surface of the
weave at a perpendicular angle.
Cut and loop piles
The cut and loop pile combines both looped and
cut fibers. They provide a variety of
surface textures for medium durability. Cut
and loop carpets are available in either solid
or different colors. The several different layers
in this carpet can hide dirt and footprints in
formal and informal areas.
Saxony
Saxony consists of tightly twisted cut piles
that are heat set straight. They consist of
two or more fibers that have been twisted
together in a yarn, and they provide a very
soft texture for informal as well as formal
areas. They will show each and every footprint
and even marks from vacuum cleaners.
Textured saxony
Textured carpet is the best selling and it
works well in informal areas due to the very
soft feel. They are tightly twisted and
texture headset for medium durability. They
also offer a multi colored look that will
hide tracks and footprints.
Plush/velvet
Both plush and velvet are lightly twisted and
offer a uniform color. They are very soft
and offer more level than textures. This type
of carpet is ideal for formal areas due to
it's luxurious appearance.
Frieze
Frieze is a highly twisted cut pile type of
carpet that is suited for high traffic areas.
It has short fibers that will tend to curl
in different directions at the surface to
hide footprints and vacuum marks.
Level loop pile
The level loop pile is constructed by weaving
even loops of yarn into carpet backing at both
ends. This type of carpet is durable as
well as track resistant, due to the strong
loops. Higher loops in the carpet will create
a more luxurious look. They are also great
because they will prevent dirt from filtering
on into the carpet.
The carpet market is a vast market, with many types
to choose from. Below, you'll find the several
different types of carpet and what they will offer
you and your home.
Woven
Woven carpet is produced on a loom that is very
similar to woven cloth, being cut pile. There
are many different colored yarns being used and the
entire process is capable of producing very intricate
patterns from designs that are pre-determined.
Normally, woven is the highest quality of carpet
on the market.
Tufted
This type of carpet is produced on a tufting machine
by using either a single colored or sometimes a
non colored yarn. If non colored is being used,
then the carpet will be dyed or printed with a
design as a separate process. Carpets that are
tufted can either be cut pile, loop pile, or a
combination of both. Machines can produce a lot
more meters of carpet than weaving, and they are
normally at the lower end of the market.
Needlefelt
The needlefelt type of carpet is a bit more
technologically advanced. They are produced by
electrostatic attraction of individual fibers
that form a unique carpet with extremely high
durability. You can normally find needlefelt
carpet in the contract market such as in hotels
or other places where there is always going to be
a lot of traffic.
Flatweave
The flatweave carpet is created by interlocking
warp and weft threads. The types of oriental
flatwoven carpet include soumak, plain weave,
and tapestry weave. This type is not well known
in the North American region, although it is
very popular in the orient and Japan.
Hooked rug
This is a simple construction of rug that is
handmade by pulling strips of cloth such as
wool or cotton through the meshes of a very
sturdy fabric. Now, this type of rug is generally
known as a handicraft.
Knotted pile
With knotted pile carpets, the structural weft
threads will alternate with a supplementary
weft that will rise from the surface of the
weave at a perpendicular angle.
Cut and loop piles
The cut and loop pile combines both looped and
cut fibers. They provide a variety of
surface textures for medium durability. Cut
and loop carpets are available in either solid
or different colors. The several different layers
in this carpet can hide dirt and footprints in
formal and informal areas.
Saxony
Saxony consists of tightly twisted cut piles
that are heat set straight. They consist of
two or more fibers that have been twisted
together in a yarn, and they provide a very
soft texture for informal as well as formal
areas. They will show each and every footprint
and even marks from vacuum cleaners.
Textured saxony
Textured carpet is the best selling and it
works well in informal areas due to the very
soft feel. They are tightly twisted and
texture headset for medium durability. They
also offer a multi colored look that will
hide tracks and footprints.
Plush/velvet
Both plush and velvet are lightly twisted and
offer a uniform color. They are very soft
and offer more level than textures. This type
of carpet is ideal for formal areas due to
it's luxurious appearance.
Frieze
Frieze is a highly twisted cut pile type of
carpet that is suited for high traffic areas.
It has short fibers that will tend to curl
in different directions at the surface to
hide footprints and vacuum marks.
Level loop pile
The level loop pile is constructed by weaving
even loops of yarn into carpet backing at both
ends. This type of carpet is durable as
well as track resistant, due to the strong
loops. Higher loops in the carpet will create
a more luxurious look. They are also great
because they will prevent dirt from filtering
on into the carpet.
Sunday, May 29, 2011
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Type of Rug Pads with Picture
Example Picture of Non-Slip-Rug Padding Rug Pads:Non-Slip Non-Skid
Protects your floor and your area rug. It is a somewhat firm cushion. There are two sides to this pad. The felt side is 100% recycled fiber felt cushion. The solid gray side is made of long-wearing, natural rubber.Because the felt cushion is made of recycled polypropylene, it is scratchy enough to hold without damage. If you have hard floors, you place the felt side up, against the back of your area rug, with the rubber against the floor.
If you have carpeting, you place the felt side down, next to the carpeting, with the rubber side goes against the back of your area rug. This pad is not suitable for damp areas such as kitchen floors that get wet or moist basement floors.
Because the pad keeps your rug smooth to the surface, vacuuming is easier.
Proper for:
Hardwood, Bamboo or Most Tile Floors
Laminate Floors (Pergo) or Cork
Vinyl Floors
Concrete Floors, Saltillo Tile, Mexican Tile
Radiant Heat Floors
Carpeting
No Proper for:
Thinner flatweave rugs or tapestries*
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Example Picture of Cushion Rug Pads Cushion Rug Pads
Made of polyester scrim coated with PVC.This rug pad protects your rug and your floor, extending both their beauty and their life, while providing additional comfort underfoot.Because it keeps your rug smooth to the surface, vacuuming is also easier. Cushion Rug Pads have special grips for use on all types of floors.It is not suitable for laminate wood or Mexican saltillo tile floors.
Proper for:
Hardwood, Bamboo or Most Tile FloorsNo Proper for:
Laminate Floors (Pergo) or Cork
Vinyl Floors
Concrete Floors, Saltillo Tile, Mexican Tile
Radiant Heat Floors
Carpeting
Thinner flatweave rugs or tapestries*
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Example Picture of Rug Liner (Pads)Rug Liners
If you need a basic rug pad for a hardwood floor, this is it. Rug Liners are high quality yet affordable pads. This pad is made of a woven polyester fabric coated with a special PVC (poly-vinyl) compound. It is suitable for hardwood and most tile floors. It is not suitable for engineered wood floors (such as laminates or Pergo), cement, or softer tiles such as Mexican or Saltillo. The 5' 6" round fits rugs up to six feet. The 7' 6" round fits rugs up to eight feet.
Proper for:
Hardwood, Bamboo or Most Tile Floors
No Proper for:
Laminate Floors (Pergo) or Cork
Vinyl Floors
Concrete Floors, Saltillo Tile, Mexican Tile
Radiant Heat Floors
Carpeting
Thinner flatweave rugs or tapestries*
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Example Picture of
Oriental Rug Pad
Non-Slip-Oriental
Perfect for all area rugs.Protects your floor and your area rug.If you have hard floors, you place the multi-color gray felt side up, against the back of your area rug and the gray rubber goes next to the floor. If you have carpeting, you place the multi-color felt side down, next to the carpeting and the rubber side goes against the back of your area rug. This pad is not suitable for damp areas such as wet kitchen or moist basement floors.
Because the pad keeps your rug smooth to the surface, vacuuming is also easier.
Proper for:
Hardwood, Bamboo or Most Tile Floors
Laminate Floors (Pergo) or Cork
Vinyl Floors
Concrete Floors, Saltillo Tile, Mexican Tile
Radiant Heat Floors
Carpeting
Not Proper for:
Thinner flatweave rugs or tapestries
Example Picture of Natural Rug Pad PictureThis pad works well and provides a nice cushion. Because it keeps your rug smooth to the surface, vacuuming is also easier.The coating covers a very thin skeleton or scrim, which is not an organic material, but 99% of the pad is plant-based. It does not contain rubber.
Proper for:
Hardwood, Bamboo or Most Tile Floors
Laminate Floors (Pergo) or Cork
Not Proper for:
Vinyl Floors
Concrete Floors, Saltillo Tile, Mexican Tile
Radiant Heat Floors
Carpeting
Thinner flatweave rugs or tapestries*
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Example Picture of Organic Rug Pad It provides protection for hardwood, bamboo, laminate (Pergo), cork, tile (except Saltillo) and vinyl floors.This non-allergenic rug pad is better for the environment because it has a lower carbon footprint, using less energy to be produced or disposed of.It does not contain rubber or any imported components.
Proper for:
Hardwood, Bamboo or Most Tile Floors
Laminate Floors (Pergo) or Cork
Vinyl Floors
No Proper for:
Concrete Floors, Saltillo Tile, Mexican Tile
Radiant Heat Floors
Carpeting
Thinner flatweave rugs or tapestries
Example Picture of Outdoor Rug Pad This rug pad is specifically made for outdoor use.It is ideal for outdoor surfaces such as stone, concrete, tile or wood.Attention This pad is not for indoor use, and it is not for use over ice or snow-covered surfaces.
Rug Pads
Friday, January 21, 2011
Thick Rug Pads Review
Example Picture of Thick Rug PadsProtects your floor and your area rug.This pad is not suitable for damp areas such as kitchen floors that get wet or moist basement floors.Because the pad keeps your rug smooth to the surface, vacuuming is also easier.
The definition of a thick rug pad varies from person to person. In reality, since there are so many of those almost paper thin waffle looking rug pads available, a rug pad that is 1/4 of an inch and thicker can be called a thick rug pad.
Generally, thick rug pads today are made of some sort of felt. For a non slip thick rug pad, there is a felt and rubber, or rubber like, combination rug pad.
Thick Rug Pads Suitable for:
Hardwood, Bamboo or Most Tile Floors
Laminate Floors (Pergo) or Cork
Vinyl Floors
Concrete Floors or Saltillo Tile
Radiant Heat Floors
Carpeting
Thick Rug Pads No Suitable for:
Thinner flatweave rugs or tapestries
Rug Pads
Information About Rug Pad
The Top 5 Reasons Why You Should Purchase a Rug Pad
1. Create a safer environment by reducing wrinkles and slippage of your rug.
2. Extend the life of your area rug.
3. Protect against color transfer, marring and staining of your floor or carpet.
4. Add comfort and cushion to your rug.
5. Vacuum your rug more easily.- homedecorators.com
Why You Need a Quality Rug Pad ?
First, a good rug pad will provide cushion between the rug and your hard floors which will help prevent wear - protecting your investment.
Second, a well made rug pad is soft, luxurious and resilient, compressing underfoot and bounding right back for your comfort.
Third, and perhaps most importantly, a fine rug pad can prevent accidents by keeping rugs from slipping or buckling - keeping you and your family safe.-rugpads.com
Now you see Rug Pads very Important for you.
Rug Pads
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