Helping your carpet settle in the first few weeks
A newly fitted carpet will naturally adjust to its environment. These early weeks play an important role in how the carpet beds in, settles and begins to wear.
Shedding of loose fibres
Newly laid carpets will shed the excess fibre which is created during the cropping process. This is completely normal. How long this continues will depend on how often the carpet is vacuumed and the type of appliance used. Shedding is not a manufacturing defect and has no detriment on the appearance or longevity of your carpet as the excess fibres are only a tiny fraction of the total wool used in manufacture. The excess fibre will gradually lessen with continued regular maintenance using a vacuum which has a driven brush head fitted.
Pilling
This occurs when the loose fibres which are a characteristic of a newly laid carpet aren’t removed effectively. When the carpets are walked upon, the abrasion causes the fibres to ball up and create a “bobbling” effect on the surface. Regular maintenance will remove the loose fibres and prevent pilling from occurring.
Vacuuming from day one
Regular vacuuming helps lift the pile, remove early fibres and maintain an even appearance. Use the correct vacuum head for your carpet type.
Ventilation
A light new-carpet smell can occur after installation. Allow the room to air naturally until it disperses.