Soiling

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

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® Defect Guide

What You Need to Know

• Soiling refers to the accumulation or appearance of foreign substances on carpet fibers that alter visual appearance
• The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) defines soil as any undesired substance foreign to the textile construction
• The majority of soil consists of dry particulate matter introduced through normal occupancy and tracked foot traffic
• A smaller percentage of soil originates from …

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