Carpet Traffic Wear

Here is how proper care helps your carpet look great and actually extends its life span.

Carpet traffic 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. For that reason marbled carpets are best in high traffic areas. Carpet wear typically happens when there is an increased combination of foot traffic and soil deposits.

Light carpeting shows the wear and tear of dirt and spills more than darker alternatives. Not only are dirt and bacteria carried in with shoes but carpets in high traffic areas would also wear away gradually. It can make light crumbs more visible and can require frequent care to keep it free of lint and debris. Root causes of carpet wear.

Look for it and you ll see it to some degree in most carpeted homes. Carpet wear is usually seen in areas that have repetitive traffic like a hallway stairs or the entrance to a room. 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. But dark isn t the best option either.