[Griffus]

One of the carpets I cleaned today was a new type on me.

It was synthetic upper, very long twist pile woven into what I believe to be a jute backing. I treated as I would a BW due to the combination of materials and this worked well. Due to the colour however I don't think this was a BW.

Pic's attached; Knowledge / thoughts welcomed: -

[Griffus]

Forgot to add, no gripper anywhere to be seen!!!

Final pic: -

[Mike Halliday]

I think this is where a burn test might have been useful, both on the face fabric and the suspected jute fibres.

i don't think there would have been a chance of shrinkage, the face manmade fibre would have be OK and if the backing had been suspect lower pressure would have stopped any wetness reaching through the  deep pile

[Marti]

To me that looks like a woven shag pile probably all nylon. But doesn't matter what it is it will get cleaned the same way as I clean all other carpets.

Why wasn't it on the grips? Now, that's a pain in the ar%e!!

[stuart_clark]

its looks like a system 10 to me

[Griffus]

I think this is where a burn test might have been useful, both on the face fabric and the suspected jute fibres.

i don't think there would have been a chance of shrinkage, the face manmade fibre would have be OK and if the backing had been suspect lower pressure would have stopped any wetness reaching through the  deep pile

Hi Mike, I did a burn test. Definite synthetic, most likely polyprop. I guess I should have done the same on the backing but was certain just on visual that it was jute.

Like you suggested, I turned pressure right down to just over 100psi. Prespray was light mist and envirodri did a good job of making the pile look its best. Luckily it wasn't a real minger.

One thing though, the prevac was a bugger. Sebo struggled so ended up relying on the super suction of an old faithful Henry.

[Griffus]

To me that looks like a woven shag pile probably all nylon. But doesn't matter what it is it will get cleaned the same way as I clean all other carpets.

Why wasn't it on the grips? Now, that's a pain in the ar%e!!

I thought Shag Pile then read a bit and thought more likely Saxony.

This is the deepest carpet I have cleaned. After the vac, during the agitation staples, beads, grit and all sorts were rising to the top. Worried at one point what was rising up next!!

Lady didn't know until I pointed out about lack of gripper rods. Same with the other carpet too. She was going to speak with the shop as she always uses him. She wasn't happy with him at all.........

[Griffus]

its looks like a system 10 to me

Googled this and only see underlay. Is it a manufacturer?

[Peter_Jones]

I clean these all the time, the squares are recessed and are the hardest part to get clean. No idea what they're made of and I am not in the slightest bit interested. Power Burst, extract, job done.