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After new carpet is installed, certain changes, such as fluffing or shedding, are common and usually no cause for worry. Shedding tends to resolve itself with regular vacuuming. If the problem persists, however, then there is a cause for concern. Keep reading to learn more.

What is carpet shedding?

According to the Carpet and Rug Institute, carpet shedding is defined as: “Appearance on carpet surface of loose fiber fragments left during manufacture; not a defect, but a characteristic that disappears after carpet use and vacuuming.” Depending on the cause of the problem, carpet shedding may present itself overtly, as wads of fluff gathered up like tumbleweeds, or covertly, as tiny fibers in your vacuum canister or sticking to your clothing.

Why do only some carpets shed?

The reasons for carpet shedding vary, from poor fiber quality to low quality construction to improper care. With carpet made from staple or spun fibers, yarn is made of many short strands, twisted together to form the carpet texture, and loose filaments remain after the manufacturing process. Some shedding is normal, and the problem resolves itself with regular vacuuming. With carpet made from continuous filament fibers, one long string is twisted and heat set to form texture-retaining, wear-resistant yarn. Shedding is rare with this type of carpet.

Rugs can shed, too.

After wool or silk rug weaving, rugs are often sheared, leaving behind tiny pieces of rug fiber. Unless your rug has been damaged by heavy traffic, flooding, or insects, shedding should not be a problem. Vacuuming should resolve shedding in new rugs in a relatively short amount of time. For artificial silk or rugs made with plant-based materials, turn the beater brush off on your vacuum cleaner, and use a horse hair brush to groom the rug, as needed.

What is the difference between shedding and sprouting?

When isolated strands pop up with vacuuming, this is called sprouting. With shedding, fibers are no longer connected to the carpet, but with sprouting, fibers remain attached. To resolve the problem, simply clip sprouts to an even height with the surrounding pile. Do not pull sprouts!

Professional cleaning can help.

Over the course of time, new carpet shedding tends to resolve itself with regular vacuuming. Professional cleaning can speed up the normal shedding process by extracting loose fibers all at once instead of waiting weeks or even months for your regular vacuuming to resolve the problem.

You may have heard that new carpet should not be professionally cleaned right away, because the protective treatment will be washed away, and the carpet will get dirty faster. Although the actual concern is valid, the concept itself is a myth. Protective treatments are specially designed to easily withstand professional carpet cleaning. The myth likely started because very cheap carpet cleaning services use less expensive, lower quality detergents, leaving a sticky residue that attracts dirt.

Check your carpet warranty.

Although most carpet warranties do not cover shedding, it would not hurt to check. If your carpet has excessive, prolonged shedding, even with regular professional cleaning, the problem is likely due to poor quality. Replacing the carpet with a higher quality carpet may be your only option.

If excessive or prolonged carpet shedding is covered by your warranty, the installer or the retailer should replace the carpet for you. If you have problems getting the installer or the retailer to help, try contacting the manufacturer.

This is one of a series of articles written and published on behalf of Surface Care PRO Partners.

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Bryant W.
19:58 07 Jan 25
Brian did a fantastic job. Looks new like the day we built our house. He was friendly and professional and I would highly recommend Santa Fe Floor Care to anyone!
Kenny K.
23:09 30 Dec 24
We’ve used these guys twice to seal our tile grout. Professional, reasonable in price, easy to work with.
Rachele B.
18:09 23 Dec 24
We’ve had Santa fe floors come do surface repairs a few times. They are quick, reliable, reasonable and have excellent customer service! I highly recommend them!!
andrew N.
15:21 13 Dec 24
I was absolutely blown away by the exceptional hardwood floor and limestone cleaning service I received from Sante Fe Floor Care for my new construction home. Rodrick, our technician, was not only incredibly knowledgeable but also incredibly professional and courteous. He took the time to explain the entire process, the type of solution they use, and the best practices for future maintenance.The results were nothing short of spectacular. My floors look brand new! The attention to detail and the care he took in cleaning every nook and cranny was truly impressive. I highly recommend Sante Fe Floor Care to anyone seeking top-notch cleaning services, especially for new construction homes. They exceeded my expectations in every way.
Candy C.
16:48 12 Dec 24
We have been using the services of Santa Fe carpet and floors for almost 10 years. We have always been very pleased with the results. The team does excellent work and I'm always very comfortable with them in our home. This visit included tile floor and grout cleaning, and the results were amazing. Thank you, Santa Fe for your excellent work and commitment!
Bo Z.
18:14 11 Dec 24
We recently used Santa Fe Floor Care to clean our tile floor and seal the grout. Both Roderick and Brian were very professional and did a superb job at a reasonable rate. I would highly recommend Santa Fe Floor Care.
Stefania Rigo de R.
20:21 07 Nov 24
Bryan was very professional. He called to inform me he was on his way. Arrived on time and answered all my questions in detail. The carpet had some heavy traffic areas the were quite dirty. They all came out and it looks and smells terrific. I also had grout cleaned and I am very happy with the work. A visible difference in the kitchen and bathroom. I highly recommend Santa Fe. I have used them for over 15 years and they are consistent in their high quality service.
Shannon A.
23:02 27 Sep 24
Very knowledgeable, professional and punctual! We purchased a nine year old home in Sun City, all tile floors with two carpeted bedrooms. The home had been well cared for but the floors needed attention. Mr. Young came out, measured everything and visited with us, made suggestions and then clearly explained the process. We received a very fair quote and all the work was done well within a tight time frame. The floors are stunning! He also did a lovely job on a huge, 40 year old wool oriental carpet. We highly recommend Santa Fe Floor Care!!!Mr. and Mrs. James Armstrong

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