Carpet Types

Carpets come in different shapes and sizes, colors, prices, man made, machine made, natural or synthetic. With so many varieties of carpets one can easily get confused and overwhelmed. Knowing the type of carpets you have installed in your home or business gives you an advantage over choosing the best carpet cleaning company for your carpets and avoids the risk of damage, shrinkage and discoloration.

Nylon Carpet

Nylon Carpet Fiber carpet are durable, resilient and resistant to stains and wear. This carpet is also easy to clean, lasts long, also holds its color well and has a soft texture to it. These carpets are best to be used in businesses or living room or hall way areas that receive high traffic. The downside of nylon carpet fibers is that they are prone to fading over time and absorbs oils very easily if not being treated as soon as it happens.

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Polyester Carpet

Polyester Carpet Fibers are made from recycled materials that add value to the environment and also noted to be soft to the touch. It is stain resistant, affordable and eco friendly. Although its affordability and wide range of color range this type of carpet usually does not last as long as Nylon carpets and may flatten over time changing in its first look appearance. It is advisable to lay down these carpets in low traffic areas where one would choose the importance of appearance over over durability.

Wool Carpets

Wool Carpet Fibers is a natural fiber that is both luxurious and soft to the touch adding a sense of elegance to any environment. Wool carpets are flame resistant, durable, biodegradable and soil resistant. Although wool carpets would be your first choice these carpets can be expensive and are very vulnerable to staining and moisture which will need professional cleaning.

Polypropylene Carpet

Polypropylene Carpet Fibers are stain resistant carpets and very much affordable. The carpet is resistant to moisture, mold, staining therefore its best to be used in outdoor environments or even in basements that is known for being high in moisture. Although this carpet is a budget friendly option to add to the beauty of your outdoor space in your home or business it does wear down more quickly in high traffic areas and are less resilient than our above mentioned counter parts. 

Acrylic Carpet Fibers

Acrylic Carpet Fibers are soft wool like synthetic material used in areas with low to moderate traffic. This type of carpet is affordable and is stain resistant also offering elegance but not as durable as the wool or nylon carpets. Acrylic carpets are also known to flatten over time changing its overall appearance.

Silk Carpet Fibers

Silk Carpet Fibers are luxurious  and soft and offers a beautiful sheen that will bring to life any home or business environment. Although expensive a silk carpet brings a luxurious feel to any environment  and should never be laid down in areas of high traffic due to its sensitivity to damage from dirt and moisture but should instead be used in low traffic areas.

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