Carpet Traffic Wear

For that reason marbled carpets are best in high traffic areas.

Carpet traffic wear.

Not only are dirt and bacteria carried in with shoes but carpets in high traffic areas would also wear away gradually. Carpet wear is visible in several forms such as matted carpet and or dingy or discolored carpeting in specific areas. But dark isn t the best option either. Here is how proper care helps your carpet look great and actually extends its life span.

Root causes of carpet wear. Vacuum high traffic areas daily if possible to remove dirt and lift carpet fibers back up as constant wear and tear from family and guests walking and tracking dirt onto these areas can cause. Carpet wear typically happens when there is an increased combination of foot traffic and soil deposits. Over time high traffic on sections of your home carpet will cause visible wear.

Wherever the carpet gets heavy foot traffic. These traffic lanes that appear are a result of the dirt particles as much as any structural damage to the carpet. Look for it and you ll see it to some degree in most carpeted homes. You ll see these worn and dingy looking areas where the carpet meets the kitchen floor going down the hall around the couch in front of grandpa s favorite recliner.