AATCC 171 – Hot Water Extraction Test (Carpet)
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Summary
AATCC 171 Hot Water Extraction testing evaluates the resistance of carpet color to change following controlled laboratory wet-cleaning procedures that simulate professional hot water extraction and shampoo-style cleaning. The test is commonly used during investigations involving discoloration, fading, shading, color instability, or appearance concerns reported after carpet cleaning. Results provide comparative information regarding color stability following laboratory cleaning exposure and should be interpreted together with carpet construction, dye system, cleaning history, field observations, and other laboratory findings. See also AATCC 107 Colorfastness to Water Test, AATCC 165 Crocking Test, and Flooring Laboratory Testing and Analysis.
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