Scott, our carpet cleaning expert, educated us about types of carpet.
Carpet Type
Pros
Cons
olefin
- least expensive
- solution-dyed for longer lasting color
- resistant to stains
- uncomfortable
- typically used in commercial applications
- easily crushed with limited texture retention
- attracts dirt
wool
- non-toxic
- hypo-allergenic
- comfortable
- resilient
- impenetrable to stains
- most expensive
Polyester
- easy to dye
- fairly inexpensive
- fairly soft
- stain resistant
- plush
- made from plastic bottles
Nylon
- very durable
- limited colors
- second most expensive
- bounces back after steam cleaning