The decision to replace your carpet gets made after you find multiple problems. Some signs are obvious while others may take some time to discover. To help you decide when you should consider replacing carpet, look for the following signs.
Here are the 3 sure signs you should change your carpet:
Stains
They’re those pesky stains that return after you’ve cleaned the area— and you thought the stain was gone. That’s because when stains happen, they spread out beneath the top layer of the carpet. Like an iceberg, most of the spill is below the surface, and over time it reappears. A great carpet cleaner like the Power Scrub Deluxe can help eradicate even the worst stains, but as your carpet ages, and stains set in, you may find there are some spots that refuse to fade.
Additionally, different fiber types hold stains differently. Unlike most modern carpeting, PTT fibers (a form of polyester) can’t be treated with stain-resistant chemicals, so they’re very soft, yet more vulnerable to everyday spills. “[Some] fibers have the tendency to absorb oily soils and other oil-based compounds,” writes Michael Hilton at the carpetbuyershandbook.com, “and should be carefully considered before installing in areas subject to these contaminates.” Source: Hoover
Wear and Tear
Has your carpet seen better days? Are you putting rugs all over it to cover rips and tears, or rearranging furniture to cover defects? Are your kids scared to lay on it? Matted carpet, tears and significant wear on the main walkways are major signs your carpet is on its death bed.
Polyester carpet fibers have a reputation of matting and losing their form. Once it falls down and loses its tuft, it doesn’t return to normal, even with professional cleaning. Nylon carpeting, however, is typically more resilient than polyester and responds well to carpet cleaning, even when matted down.
You might be able to fix small tears and rips yourself, or you can hire a carpet professional to make the repair. However, large rips and tears tend to signal the carpet needs to be replaced, especially if the tears are present on stairs or major walkways. Source: Angieslist
Condition of Carpet Padding
Carpet padding is like the pillow under the case, the carpet is nothing but a layer of fabric without the padding. It helps support the carpet, working as a foundation and making it comfortable to walk and lay on. It buffers sounds and keeps a room quieter and even improves insulation. However, carpet padding also absorbs a lot of spills, and cleaning the carpet doesn’t necessarily clean the padding. Signs of aging padding include unevenness, wrinkles and a crinkling sound when someone walks over it. Source: WFMyNews2
