Carpet Protectants

Carpet Protectants Do They Work? YES! I used to be a non-believer myself until I entered the business and learned the benefits of protective sprays. Nearly all carpet manufactures apply protectants when manufacturing new carpet that is sold to you. The mills would not go through this expense uless there were significant benefits. In fact, some manufacturers warranties require proof of regular cleanings and the reapplication of protectants. Protective sprays or flourochemical topical treatments such as Scotchguard or Teflon have been used for years. These topical treatments provide some barrier of protection and help prevent stains from penetrating carpet fibers permanently A misconception from the average consumer is that carpet protectants will keep carpets from getting dirty. The truth of the matter is that nothing will keep your carpets from getting dirty. Carpet protectants do just what they say by protecting the fiber much like the non-stick coating on a cooking utensil changing the surface energy of the fiber and creating an environment where soil, oil and water slips off the fiber allowing tfuture cleanability. How Often Do I Reaapply? The ultimate answer is each and every cleaning (every 6 months).  With wear from dirt and traffic, the carpet's protection wears away with time. The more traffic and/or dirt, the faster it wears. In addition, each time your carpet is cleaned with a deep extraction machine, the protection is diminished.  We recommend cleanings twice a year with a deep extraction machine and reapplying Protectors regularly.  Will It Change the look or feel of my Carpet? No. Using carpet protectors does not changes the look or feel of carpet. Occasionally, slight over-application of product or accelerated drying (with fans or heat) may cause treated articles to stiffen. Simply, vacuum the affected areas and the carpet will feel normal again                                       Thank You, Raysco Inc Staff www.rayscoinc.com rayscoinc@earthlink.net 702.837.4914