Here at Integrity First Chem-Dry, we pride ourselves on our ability to provide professional cleaning services. On top of that, we love being able to provide insight and tips about any issues you may be facing. One of these common problems is carpet shedding. Here are our thoughts and ideas about carpet shedding as a whole.
When is Carpet Shedding Normal?
It’s normal for newly-installed carpets to shed a bit in the first few months of their life, especially cut pile carpets with spun yarns, wool, and shag carpeting. While it may be frustrating to see fibers around your home, this initial shedding should not affect the long-term performance or appearance of your carpet. It should start to slow down and eventually stop after a couple of months of use.
If shedding persists or starts again later on, there may be an issue with the carpet fibers or the quality of the fibers. It’s important to contact the manufacturer to discuss this. In addition, improper care of the carpet can also contribute to shedding. Make sure to consider this as a potential factor if you’re concerned about ongoing shedding issues.
How to Prevent Shedding
Here are some tips for caring for your carpet to prevent shedding and protect its lifespan:
- Maintain a regular carpet cleaning routine and be gentle when performing it. Use a light touch and avoid using the highest setting on the cleaning machine.
- Vacuum with the grain of the carpet to avoid excessive wear and tear.
- Consider using a throw rug in areas of high traffic to extend the lifespan of the carpet and prevent premature shedding.
- Hire professional carpet cleaners at least twice a year to remove deep-set dirt that can cause friction on delicate fibers. They can also help speed up the initial shedding process by removing loose fibers all at once.
By following these steps, you can help keep your carpet looking its best and prevent shedding from becoming a problem.
How Shedding Affects Rugs
Besides wall-to-wall carpeting, rugs may also shed fibers due to the shearing process that happens after weaving wool and silk rugs. You can eliminate these loose fibers by thoroughly vacuuming and grooming them with a beater or horse hair brush. If shedding continues, professional rug cleaning services provided by carpet cleaners can remove any remaining loose fibers, leaving your rugs clean and ready for use.
Whether you have a new carpet that is shedding or an older carpet or rug that is starting to show signs of wear, our carpet cleaners can help. Get in touch with the carpet experts at Integrity First Chem-Dry today by calling (432) 315-3551.