What are Soil Retardant Carpets?

Common for many producers today, soil retardant carpets are simply carpeting that has been treated with a chemical finish that helps the fibers within the weave of the carpet to resist stains and discoloration. By creating a layer between dirt, liquids, and other substances that could soak into the carpet fiber, the soil retardant process helps to lengthen the life of the carpeting. The added protection that is present due to the chemical treatments also makes maintenance of the carpet much easier. Many people assume that a soil retardant carpet will remain resistant to soiling for a number of years. The truth is that the combination of regular wear, vacuuming, and periodic steam cleaning will slowly wear off the protective coating. This means that it is necessary to introduce a new layer of protectants from time to time in order to allow soil retardant carpets to maintain the same level of resistance to deep soils and stains. Another misconception about soil retardant carpets is ...  more