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