Can Indoor Environmental Services Save My Carpet?

Listed below are more of the most common types of procedures that can be performed by your IES Technician to "save" your carpet:

BLACK LINES AROUND VENTS and BASEBOARDS:
Common to many homes is a condition called "filtration soiling". This is caused by air circulation within the home, between floors, walls and rooms. The air contains a very fine oily dirt that is trapped in the carpet fibers. It is more evident in some homes than others, and usually is only in certain areas of the home. Sometimes this can be a severe problem, but usually it just causes black lines to form around baseboards and under doors that are kept closed. It is however, very difficult to clean, and requires special cleaning agents and tools.

CARPET EDGE FRAYING:
Carpets often fray at the edges. Usually we see this at thresholds, where the flooring changes from carpet to hard surface. The problem many times is delamination. Delamination occurs when the face yarns separate from the backing of the carpet. Your IES Technician can often fix this problem by injecting or reapplying a latex adhesive to rejoin the two layers of carpet.

These are some of the most common repair issues we are asked about while in our clients homes. It is important that consumers know that these problems can be repaired. Keep in mind, damage to carpet fibers and backing weakens the carpet and generally gets worse over time. Prompt and immediate attention by your IES Technician can increase the odds of successful resolution to your concerns. The most important thing to remember however is that your IES Technician is experienced, trained and certified in carpet cleaning, carpet repair, color restoration and reinstallation. IES Technicians obtain training and certification through the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification, the IICRC, as well as other sources. The IICRC is the standard setting board for carpet cleaning and restoration companies. The standards published by the IICRC are recognized as the industry standards nationwide.

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