before-after-apartment-cleaningThe main reason a carpet shows signs of premature wear is because of improper maintenance. If major traffic lanes were vacuumed more frequently and spots and spills were cleaned properly, carpeting would look better and last longer.

Traffic lanes and patterns are usually caused by the following factors: traffic lane graying, soiling, matting and wear. We will review each problem, how it is caused and what can be done to prevent it.


Traffic Lane Graying

Carpets are known to eventually show signs of wear. This wear creates an illusion of soiling, which often causes frustration and misunderstanding between homeowners and carpet care experts. Even though a carpet had been cleaned, it doesn't mean that it will look the same all over. Wear often causes what is known as traffic lane graying, a condition that has been nicknamed, "ugly out."

There is not a lot that a carpet care expert can do with "ugly out." If a 10-year-old carpet is cleaned, you have a clean 10-year-old carpet. Just as a clean pair of old jeans will show wear and discoloration around the knees, a clean old carpet will show signs of wear in the traffic lanes.


Soiling

The main cause of traffic lane soiling is tracking in soil and dust; airborne pollutants; and food and beverages spilled on the carpet. Soil damages a carpet as well as making it look dirty. The main problem caused by soil is called fiber abrasion. Fiber abrasion is created by dirt particles scratching and scraping the fiber surface. Scratches and scrapes block light reflection causing theses areas to look even dirtier and gray. The easiest way to prevent soil from damaging the fiber is to vacuum regularly.


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