Home owners in Naperville have a tough choice when it comes time to replace your carpets. There are three main fiber types to pick from. Which one do you choose? Theres nylon, polyester and olefin. All have advantages and disadvantages.

The carpet fiber you choose has a tremendous effect on the outcome of your cleaning results. Nylon carpets will clean up the best, followed by polyester and olefin.

The biggest benefit of nylon carpets is their ability to bounce back to their original appearance if they are properly maintained. Nylon carpets are in most cases, the best carpet for the residential setting. The downside of nylon is that its susceptible to permanent staining by artificial dyes like Kool Aid. They are also prone to permanent staining by pet urine.

Carpets made from polyester won’t lose their color. They are sometimes made from recycled plastics which is great for the environment. Once polyester carpets get crused by heavy foot traffic they will never retain their original appearance.

Olefin carpets biggest draw is its ability to being nearly impossible to stain. Olefin carpets won’t fade in direct sunlight. The biggest pitfall of olefin carpeting is that it will loose it’s texture in a short time. Olefin carpet will still have a shaded look to it even after cleaning in heavy use areas.

Each type of carpet has it’s advantage’s and disadvantage’s. The biggest thing to consider is if the carpet is going to look good and perform well for years to come.

Your living situation may alter the type of carpet you use in your home. People that have pets may want to polyester carpet which is not affected by pet urine staining.

Maintaining your carpet is very important. Regular vacuuming will remove the majority of dry soil in the carpet. By removing the dry soils in the carpet, you are prolonging the life of your carpets. Vacuum at least a few times a week.

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