cleanking
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- Joined
- Feb 27, 2013
- Messages
- 482
- Location
- Indianapolis, IN
- Name
- Jordan King
- Years of Experience
- 19
- Role
- Business Owner
Designers continue to put quality wool broadloom in high traffic areas in the high end areas our crews serve (hallways, master bedrooms, stairs). I wouldn't call it extremely common for most homes but we do see it often. It certainly is seen more in other parts of the world than the US markets as stated above. On all my trips to the UK I've always been amazed how wool carpet is nearly ALL of the installed carpet in that part of the world.
Wool rugs are certainly trending upward in the US, unfortunately they're usually of the hand tufted quality although, quality wool rug production still exists in Nepal, Turkey, and Afghanistan.
pH isn't the only consideration for a solutions effects on wool, for Wool Safe approval for example, other factors such as buffering and oxidizers tend to be where the ability to acquire product certification will fall off for instance.
Our trucks are naturally set to run with MasterBlend Enzyme Prespray (safe for wool at a ph of 9) or Oriental Rug Shampoo (safe for wool ph of 7.5).
masterblend.net
While effects of using a higher pH product may not be immediately seen, continued use of these on wool fibers will cause fiber degradation over time. Certainly important to have a learned process for wool, with all of this in mind, for when you encounter these fibers.
Wool rugs are certainly trending upward in the US, unfortunately they're usually of the hand tufted quality although, quality wool rug production still exists in Nepal, Turkey, and Afghanistan.
pH isn't the only consideration for a solutions effects on wool, for Wool Safe approval for example, other factors such as buffering and oxidizers tend to be where the ability to acquire product certification will fall off for instance.
Our trucks are naturally set to run with MasterBlend Enzyme Prespray (safe for wool at a ph of 9) or Oriental Rug Shampoo (safe for wool ph of 7.5).
Safe for Wool
These products have passed stringent efficacy and safety tests and have been certified safe and effective for use on all fiber carpets and rugs, including wool.
masterblend.net
While effects of using a higher pH product may not be immediately seen, continued use of these on wool fibers will cause fiber degradation over time. Certainly important to have a learned process for wool, with all of this in mind, for when you encounter these fibers.
