Much of the residential carpet sold in the U.S. over the past several years came from the mills with a florochemical treatment applied. Many customers wonder if they need to add carpet protectant after having their carpets cleaned. The best answer is….maybe.
Some manufacturers do not recommend adding a protectant to some of their carpet designs at all. It is important for consumers to know what they are buying and what the manufacturer recommends for maintenance. Most carpet that comes from the mills with a protectant will have that protection degraded over time by wear, sunlight, and regular vacuuming. Usually a manufacturer will recommend that after about 5 years the consumer begin to have a protectant applied after each scheduled professional cleaning, which should occur every 12-18 months.
Having the protectant is not an end all. It Helps to keep the fibers from absorbing stains and it Helps the fibers resist oils and dry soil, but it by no means makes the carpet bullet-proof. Applying a good quality protectant can help reduce re-soiling after carpets have been professionally cleaned.
What do we recommend at Crystal Clean Carpets? First of all know what the manufacturer of your carpet recommends. If they recommend adding a protectant after 4-5 years then consider it depending on the cost that you have been quoted by your professional cleaner. Some cleaners sadly way over-sell what the protectant can do for the customer and way over price their product. If you have children and pets with the added traffic and potential for spills then protectant in high traffic areas, areas around the kitchen, play room, etc. may make sense for you if the protectant is priced fairly. If the cleaner is doubling the price of his job by adding protectant, then decline.
Crystal Clean Carpets, Joplin Mo is the premier low moisture carpet/upholstery cleaner in Southwest Missouri. We offer one of the best preforming carpet protectants in the market today. If you need the extra protection of a quality protectant carpet treatment, call us we provide honest value. 417-291-1172
