[JS2]

Folks

I was just flicking through my Prochem training notes from a few years back and noticed a statement saying that, for Twist Pile carpets (usually only found in wool or wool-rich mixes), the carpet is "Not always stable to wet cleaning treatment as twist can unravel".  Well, off course it might.

Just wondering what care and attention others might give to this ?

Regards

Pete (JS2)

[Ken Wainwright]

Good question Pete.

The twist in yarn is typically set with heat. Heat is an expensive commodity. In some poor quality carpet yarns, the heat setting is seriously lacking, and the yarn can untwist itself very easily, even from a prespray. Usually, wear and tear will have caused this to happen before we ever get near the carpet, but still worth being aware of it.  The biggest problem is more likely to be if protecting a new carpet. The carpet spoils very quickly, so always test.

The twist can also be chemically set. The NCCA orgainised a tour of Axminster Carpet Mill some time back, and speaking to our guide, he told me that a chemically set yarn is the better method.

Safe and happy cleaning
Ken

[JS2]

Hi Ken

Your experience and advice is a great asset to this forum.  Thanks for this interesting and informative statement.

Are others aware of this ?

Regards

Pete (JS2)

[Simon@arenaclean]

Actually yes. This goes back to NCCA training in 1993 for me. I still keep water temps down to around 40 and successfully use Alltec ultimate master on twists. Agitation should be kept to minimum too, dwelling on traffic area too long can build up enough heat to cause damage. If they're really trashed I just let a client know the consequences.

Simon