Reappearing Spots And Stains

Reappearing Spots And Stains

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Reappearing spots from pet urine

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Soil penetrates onto carpet backing

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Contaminants visible on carpet backing

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Soapy cleaning products can attract soil

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Contaminants still in the carpet-never removed

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Maintenance issue

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Foam/soap residue attracts soil

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Contaminant never completely removed

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Poor maintenance

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Foam/soap residue attracts soil

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Reappearing Spots and Stains (Carpet)

Floor Detective® Defect Guide

What You Need to Know

• Reappearing spots or stains are conditions in which a previously cleaned discoloration becomes visible again in the same location after cleaning
• The condition may become visible within hours, days, or weeks following cleaning, depending on the underlying mechanism
• Reappearing spots are common and are typically related to

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