Heavy soiling from an removed lubricants

Poor maintenance

Laboratory testing

Heavy soiling

Soiling

Foam/soap residue attracts soil

Filtration soil

Airflow under door deposits soil on carpet

Heavy soiling

Heavy soiling

Soiling

Soiling

Heavy soiling

Heavy soiling

Soiling

Foam/soap residue attracts soil

Soiling

Soapy cleaning products can attract soil

Contaminant never completely removed

Soil removed with water and a white towel

Heavy soiling

Soiling

Soiling around chair mat

Soiling (Carpet)

Floor Detective® Claims and Conditions Guide

Summary

Carpet soiling is an appearance-related condition in which foreign substances accumulate on fiber surfaces, altering visual appearance and reducing perceived cleanliness. Soil is introduced primarily through normal occupancy, foot traffic, airborne contaminants, oils, residues, and environmental exposure, with most consisting of dry particulate matter tracked into the installation over time. Some appearance changes resemble soil but actually result from fiber abrasion, pile distortion, or surface wear rather than removable contamination. The condition may be evaluated alongside related appearance conditions such as Traffic Lane Gray or Accelerated Soiling, although each develops through different mechanisms and presents differently during evaluation. See also Carpet Problems for broader context.

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