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
