What is Filtration soiling?
April 2, 2009 by Dr. Pro-Care
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Dark lines along walls, in doorways or in streaks on the floor where carpet cushion has not been taped are known as filter or filtration soil. When the natural airflow in a structure is polluted with fine, oily soils, the carpet filters this soil anywhere that there is a narrow opening for the air to pass through. This buildup requires extensive preconditioning, agitation, and dwell time to remove and in some cases may be permanent.
What is Carpet Browning?
March 4, 2009 by Dr. Pro-Care
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True browning (sometimes confused with wicking or yellowing) only occurs when cellulosic fibers are present. Cellulosic fibers come from plant material and include cotton, jute, and rayon. Browning occurs on the tips of carpet tufts or on upholstery fabric. This will be more noticeable on light colored fabrics.
Browning is the oxidation of a sugar called lignin. This dissolves in water or cleaning solutions and wicks to the surface during drying. Alkalinity will greatly accelerate cellulosic browning. Over-wetting, slow drying and the age of the fabic also invrease the likelihood and severity of browning.
What makes mold grow in my home?
February 4, 2009 by Dr. Pro-Care
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Mold enters your home as tiny spores. The spores need moisture to begin growing, digesting and destroying. Molds can grow on almost any surface, including wood, ceiling tiles, wallpaper, paints, carpet, sheet rock and insulation. The mold grows best when there is lots of moisture. There is no way to get rid of all molds and mold spores from your home. But you can control mold growth by keeping your home dry.