Filtration Soiling and How to Remove It from the Carpet

Carpeting makes the home warmer and more comfortable. It's often a more stylish solution, not to mention a quieter one. 

However, a carpet requires more maintenance than wooden or ceramic flooring. And if the home's inhabitants are not careful, filtration soiling can occur, causing quite a headache.

What is filtration soiling?

It's easy to notice filtration soiling in a carpet—a solid black line will appear next to the baseboards. Homes with walls that aren't adequately sealed tend to develop filtration soiling in carpets.

The air flows under the baseboard and drywall and finds its way to the carpet fibers. All the smoke, dust, dander, and dirt accumulate over time, creating a deposit in the carpet.

This article will explain how to remove filtration soiling from the carpet.

How to clean filtration soiling

If the filtration soiling is spotted early, homeowners can do their best to handle this problem independently. The DIY approach requires using the right chemicals and applying enough agitation. Here are step-by-step instructions on how to remove filtration soiling from the carpeting:

Step 1

With a hard-bristle brush or a pull scraper, scrub the surface of the carpet as vigorously as possible. That should remove enough dirt and debris.

Step 2

Use the crevice tool on a vacuum cleaner and remove all the dirt that was scraped. The difference should be immediately noticeable.

Step 3

Make sure to purchase a high-quality filtration removal product that specializes in this type of problem. Apply the chemical undiluted and leave it for about five minutes.

Use a firm brush again and apply enough agitation to ensure the dirt particles loosen from the carpet fibers.

Another option is to mix the removal product with some vinegar and pour it into warm water. It makes the carpet wetter, but it's also very effective.

Step 4

Rinse the carpet with some clean, warm water. Alternatively, a product specifically designed for rinsing fibers is an option too.

Finally, use a vacuum that can tolerate wet surfaces or use a dry clean cloth to dab the excessive moisture. If necessary, repeat the entire process as many times as required.

Call an expert

If the damage of filtration soiling is too significant, calling a cleaning company to do the job is a great solution. It's advisable first to explain the severity of the filtration soiling. It's likely that the company already has the right chemical and knows exactly what to do.

No carpet, no problem

Many people are used to having soft carpets in their homes. Unless they take measures to minimize or prevent filtration soiling, they have to clean it eventually.

Opting out of carpets altogether could be the most effortless solution. But ultimately, the decision falls to the homeowner's preference.

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