Carpet, Rug, and Fabric Protector Services in Fort Wayne
Why Is It Important to Reapply Protector After Cleaning?
- It reinforces the protective treatment applied at the carpet mill. All types of fibers can benefit.
- It improves fibers resistance to oil and water based stains. Spills will blot up easier. Stains on carpet, rugs and furniture will release easier with professional cleaning to prevent permanent stains.
- Carpet, rugs and furniture will resist soiling so they stay cleaner longer. Protector creates an invisible shield around the fiber to keep dirt from sticking to it.
- Vacuuming will more effectively remove soil.
How is Protector Applied?
For optimal protection, it is recommended to reapply protector after each professional cleaning. Distinctive uses a high quality protector approved by carpet manufacturers. It is applied correctly following manufacturer’s directions using a dedicated sprayer that is applied at a consistent pressure. After application, we groom the protector into the fibers to ensure proper distribution and contact with all fiber surfaces.
How Often Does Protector Need Reapplied?
Soil and stain protection is applied during carpet manufacturing. However, with foot traffic and use, this protection will dissipate and wear off over time. Similar to waxing your car or applying clear coat over fingernail polish, carpet, rug, and furniture protector provides many benefits. We recommend reapplying protector after each carpet, rug, or furniture cleaning.
Is Protector “Bulletproof”?
After application your carpet will not be “bulletproof.” Dirt and liquids will not levitate over the carpet. But along with regular vacuuming and prompt clean up of spills, it will improve the stain and soil resistance. Spend more time enjoying life, instead of cleaning up. If you want your carpet, rugs and upholstered furniture to look better and last longer, choose to apply protector after cleaning.
Carpet, Rug, and Fabric Protector FAQ
- No, commonly used fluorochemical based protectors are acceptable and will not void your carpet warranty. Distinctive uses this type of protector for carpet, rugs and furniture. Carpet warranties do not allow Silicone based protectors to be applied as they can attract soil.
- Yes, quality protectors are safe for adults, kids and pets for their intended use when applied correctly.
- No. If a carpet is cleaned correctly, using cleaning solutions within the carpet manufacturers pH requirements, the protector is not removed. If high alkaline pH cleaning products are used, they can remove the protective coating.
- However, abrasive soil and foot traffic will flake or rub off the protective coating. When this happens, dirt has the ability to grab hold of the fiber and stick. The carpet will now appear to soil faster. The good news is that carpet protector can be reapplied to the fibers after it is professionally cleaned to restore what has been worn off. The fiber manufacturers indicate that after two years, there will be a significant loss of the original protector. Carpet protector should be reapplied annually, especially in heavy use areas. When you keep the fibers completely protected, your carpet will look cleaner longer and emergency spot cleaning will be easier and more effective.
It is recommended to reapply protector after each professional cleaning for the best protection. It does not ‘expire’ after a specific amount of time. It can wear away over time with use.