Learn The Different Yarn Styles of Carpeting
One of the factors a professional considers before cleaning a carpet is the yarn style it is constructed of.
Some of the different construction styles to think about:
Level loop- like name suggest loops and has same height. All different methods of cleaning can be used.
Velvet plush- is very high density cut pile and is not twisted. Looks like a flat top haircut. Grooming after steam cleaning with a brush is recommended but rotary agitation is not a good idea.
Saxony Plush- looks similar to velvet plush but has several twists per inch instead of straight up/down. Saxony is the most popular style of carpet installation for residential wall to wall. This style also can be groomed with a brush but scrubbing with a rotary type machine is not recommended. The pile can become permanently distorted.
Cut & Loop- As name suggest has cut top and level loop mixed in. Dry cleaning or low moisture is often the preferred method.
Multi level loop- is a looped yarn that has different heights.
Frieze- have several twists per inch and bends revealing one of the sides. Machine cleaning may cause distortions in pile and not recommended. Steam cleaning is best.
Learn The Different Yarn Styles of Carpeting
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