Your carpet may be 10 years old, but through regular cleaning and proper maintenance it still works well as a provider of style and comfort in your home. However, likely problems can arise after you have maximized the use of your carpet for a long time. Common issues include rust stains, mold, or even indentations from long-standing furniture in the carpet.
You may notice one of the problems listed above, especially if you decide to rearrange the layout of a room or do some remodeling in your house. After furniture has been positioned in a particular area for some time it tends to leave a dent in the carpet. These indentations are left by the furniture's weight on the table legs or something like the solid shape of the bottom of a dresser.
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The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) says that the spot often can bounce back into its original level once the weight is lifted off its surface. This will allow the pile and carpet backing to readjust. If the indentation does not self-correct, you can try vacuuming and brushing the area lightly with a pile grooming brush. If this still does not work, you can try covering the area with a damp towel and then steam ironing over it. Iron for a few seconds then brush the area while it is still warm.
These techniques work well on nylon pile carpet, which, according to the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC), 70% of residential homes have. However, the IIRC warns that olefin Berber carpet or commercial carpet made from level-loop olefin is non-resilient, making indentations permanent.
To prevent these indentations from happening, regular rearrangement of the furniture or even a slight shift in their positions from time to time is recommended. Moving the furniture around will spread the weight on the floor evenly. There are also carpet protectors called furniture cups or glides that homeowners can place on the legs of their furniture so that sharp and defined edges do not poke the carpet material. Even home items such as coffee jar lids can be recycled as furniture casters.
These simple tips will help keep those indentions from becoming permanent parts of your carpet. With regular maintenance and a little creative thinking, the only impression you will ever get regarding your carpet will be from your friends who will most likely be impressed with it's durability.
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