Common Carpet Problems

Carpet Shading

This notion is ascribed to the occasion where cut tile carpets seem to have patches with different colours than the rest of the rug. Unlike crop circles, where there is also a difference in the colors of the field when looking from above, the carpet shading has a very reasonable explanation. Vacuuming in a direction different from the grain of the fibers is the number one cause for such colour differences. Walking, and moving objects on the carpet can also cause such an effect.

Luckily this is not a real damage to the fibers. You can reverse the process with a gentle push of the fibers towards their original grain direction. Or you can consult your carpet-dealer on carpet that doesn't require such regular and annoying adjustments.

Discoloration

There are many reasons why carpets suffer from color loss. One of the most overlooked causes for such unwanted appearances is sunlight. Oftentimes, carpets that are placed in front of windows get only one part of their surface under the sun rays. This results in differences of colours between the shined on areas and the surrounding fibers.

But don’t blame the sun for every color problem. Some of the cleaning agents can cause such conditions as well. Another colour-related problem is the infamous “browning”. This condition happens when you have water over the carpet. The natural dyes on the rug oxidize with the liquid and turn into a yellow/brown stain.

These types of carpet problems are often impossible to be successfully fixed with DIY methods and homemade solutions. That’s why we advise you to hire a carpet repair specialist.

Carpet stains

Carpet stains can come in a wide variety of forms, types and sizes and even the most careful home-owners can’t escape such problems. Most DIY solutions to stains are based around a mixture of white vinegar. Warm water and a tablespoon of mild detergent. Although successful in some cases there are countless situations where such efforts are indeed useless. The probability to get rid of a stain decreases as time passes since the occurrence of the spill.

Your best bet is to carefully experiment with DIY solutions on a small surface. If the carpet handles the mixture well you can proceed with treating the whole area of the stain. What is even better than this approach is booking the services of a carpet cleaning company. Many times the professionals have the right detergents for your carpet type and have experience to not make mistakes when treating the client’s beloved rug.

Shedding (with new carpets)

If you vacuum your new carpet and find out that some of the fibers are shedding - DON’T PANIC. This is completely normal and will probably reoccur in the first few vacuum cleanings of the rug.

Sprouting

Another small but definitely annoying carpet “problem” is the sprouting. This notion is attributed to carpet fibers that are standing higher than the surrounding fibers. Just use a pair of scissors and carefully cut the stand out thread. Do not try to pull such fiber off the carpet since this can result in further complications and even a small hole in the rug.

Wear

No product, no matter its price or maintenance, can escape the wear that comes with time. Such is the case with carpets. However you can take some steps in order to minimise this process.

First and foremost, speak with the carpet dealer if the carpet you wish to buy comes with a warranty. Normally such a contract is going to cover 5 to 10 years of your carpet’s life. Carpets are no different than other products, once you have bought the rug - don’t skip on maintenance and cleaning. Proper care will surely extend the life of the carpet.
To further assure that your rugs receive the best attention it is best to book services from reliable companies operating in the field of carpet maintenance.

Depressions and Indentations

Heavy pieces of furniture placed over the carpet comes with its cost. Often after moving the objects homeowners see that the legs of the furniture have left indentations on the rug. This condition is becoming a bigger hassle proportionately with the time the furniture has stayed on your rug.

However, there are some solutions to this. You can regularly move the furniture to different places around the room. If you are lucky enough to own a versatile carpet, moisturizing the depression areas can be enough for the pressed fibers to bounce back.

Although we covered a lot of the common carpet problems there is surely room for more. Carpets are a huge part of our lives and stay with us for years and possibly decades. During this time it is not uncommon for rugs to acquire unwanted changes not mentioned in the above list. But whatever the case may be just book a service from Nifty Carpet Repair. We will bring new life to your old carpets.