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Filtration Soiling

(Those ugly black lines around the baseboards and under doorways)

Carpet Filtration Soiling

If you have light colored carpet, you may have experienced dark lines that appear on the carpet. This soiling is called filtration soiling because it comes from air passing through the carpet. The soil is attempting to get through the crack between the carpet and the baseboard or under a closed door. This soil filtration occurs over a significant period of time and is not noticed until a build-up has occurred.

This type of soiling is difficult to remove because the soil particles are so fine that they penetrate deep into the carpet pile.  Sometimes this occurs into the backing of the carpet as well. Can it be removed? Sometimes. With special products, time and effort, reasonable results can be achieved. Call K & T Chem-Dry at (815) 290-0845 for a free phone consultation and estimate. To help prevent filtration soiling, you will want to vacuum and wipe the edges of the carpeting on a regular basis.