Carpets of artificial materials are gradually occupying an increasing segment of the market due to their positive characteristics and affordable price. Viscose carpets - modern products made of artificial fiber, which, incidentally, has nothing to do with synthetics, were no exception.
For the production of viscose wood pulp is used, so that the material is completely natural. Modern processing technologies and production features will make viscose carpets, both pluses and minuses.
Advantages and disadvantages of viscose carpets
Among the positive characteristics, the following should be noted:
- viscose carpets are affordable, while in appearance they differ little from natural products;
- the production material is completely hypoallergenic, which is important for children, allergies and asthmatics;
- unlike woolen, such carpets do not accumulate static electricity;
- to the touch carpets from viscose are very pleasant and soft;
- viscose carpets can have different shapes - oval, round, rectangular, square;
- outwardly they are quite attractive and can have both monophonic coloring and all sorts of ornaments.
If you decide to buy a carpet from viscose , take into account some of the shortcomings, such as:
- complex care for viscose carpet - it can not be damped, cleaning should be done only by dry means;
- dry cleaning of such carpets is quite expensive due to the need to use special means;
- when moisture gets, the pile loses its shine and shape;
- products easily absorb contaminants and do not tolerate heavy loads.
How to care for viscose carpets?
The first six months after buying a carpet from viscose can be cleaned with an exceptionally soft brush. If liquid has spilled onto the carpet, it should be immediately soaked with a sponge.
Twice a year the carpet should be knocked out from the dust, but at the same time hang it on the crossbar and it should not be knocked out. Shake out should also be neat. In case of difficult spots, you can give it to dry cleaning.
Periodically, you need to turn the carpet 180 degrees to avoid mashing and wear in certain places. And also to make sure that the carpet does not get direct sunlight, because the pattern on it can burn out.
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