Soiling
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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