Potential Problems Caused by Improper Carpet Cleaning:
Overwetting of the carpet can be caused by poorly adjusted hot water extraction equipment, by passing over areas too many times with hot water extraction experiment/ shampoo, by too much shampoo and by spillage.Overwetting can cause a number of problems:
If water seeps into backing, it might cause separation of secondary background
Moisture may cause backing to shrink and tear seams and may dissolve cellulose and cause it to wick to the surface causing brown stains
Overwetting can also cause bleaching of dyes
Prolonged exposure to moisture may cause mildew
Wooden floor may suffer warpage if seepage extends to them
Allowing rust or wood-stain by replacing furniture without putting down foil or leg covers
Use of excessively alkaline solution
Some other problems that can occur while cleaning carpets are:
Brushing improperly
Using chemicals that leave residue
Using chemicals that cause allergic reactions or are poisonous
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