Traffic Lane Gray

Like all textiles, carpets will eventually show signs of wear. The wear creates an illusion of soiling, which often causes frustration and misunderstanding between the homeowners and carpet care experts. Even though a carpet has been cleaned, it does not mean the traffic areas will look clean. Traffic areas are those places where people are constantly walking or working. This situation creates what is called "Traffic Lane Gray".

While “Traffic Lane Gray” is an inevitable part of any carpet’s life, the process causing it can be slowed down. One way to prevent this is to rearrange the furniture in your home. By doing so, you will block old traffic areas and create new ones. By occasionally switching the flow of traffic you will distribute the effects of “Traffic Lane Gray”. You can also add area rugs to places where “Traffic Lane Gray” is unavoidable through rearranging furniture.

However, the most efficient way to cut back on the graying process is to maintain your carpets with a maintenance program.  Dirt particles left in carpets are like tiny rocks grinding against your carpet fibers every time you step on them causing pre-mature traffic lane graying.  Vacuuming regularly will help, as well as having your carpets cleaned professionally with a completely safe and non-toxic system like Chem-Dry by the Millers on a regular basis. Our process will leave your carpets in a neutral ph level and is virtually residue free, so your carpets will stay clean longer.  Feel free to contact us at 1-800-378-4030 for more information or visit our web site at www.cdbythemillers.com


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