Soils
Description
All spots, stains, dust and other foreign material like hair, lint and grit) are classified under the category of soil.
Oily soils are harmful and a prolonged build-up may be impossible to remove completely. Not only do greasy soils damage the fibers themselves, but they also trap other soils and bind them to the fibers.
Gritty soils damage and erode the fibers if allowed to remain in the carpet. These may cause irreversible damage to the appearance that can not be treated by removing this soil at a later date.
Cause
The carpet and rugs collect dirt and debris in the course of daily use. This is more acute in high traffic areas.
Treatment
The best way to prevent soil build-up is regular maintenance and cleaning with vacuum cleaners (see our section on "Carpet Care" for more information), timely spot removal and a regular schedule of professional cleaning as and when required.