How Does Carpet Protector Work?

Carpets have undergone major changes since they were first manufactured. Refinements in production give carpets the ability to conceal soil, prevent static build-up, and preserve their luxurious textures.

The most significant development happened about twenty years ago when manufacturers began applying a fluorochemical product to the fibers in nylon carpets. This product is known by such names as Teflon or Scotchgard.

Advertisers like to show how liquid spills bead up on the top of the carpet protectors applied to them. While it true that one advantage of carpet protector is its ability to keep liquid spills on the outside of the carpet yarn, the number one reason for applying these protectors to carpets is to resist dry soil.

When an egg is fried in a pan that has a Teflon coating, the egg doesn't stick to it. There is no way for the egg to grab hold of the pan, so it slides off.

This product works for carpets the same way. When dirt falls onto a nylon carpet with the protective coating, it can't attach itself to the fibers. It easily slides off when vacuumed, and the carpet looks clean longer.

This article was provided by V. Pro Care Carpet Cleaning - Niagara's Home of the Von Schraeder Dry Foam Extraction System

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