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Anyone who has carpeting experiences common carpet problems<\/em> from time to time. The issue is that many people are not made aware of them.<\/p>\n So how do you fix these problems when they occur?<\/p>\n We’ll show you.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n To help you identify what problem you’re facing, we’ve made a list of every issue we can think of and provided solutions if any are possible. Keep in mind that these are non-manufacturer defects. This means that these problems are natural things carpet goes through, and the manufacturer or carpet installers are not held responsible for them.<\/p>\n Carpet Matting and Crushing<\/strong><\/p>\n This refers to the loss of pile thickness and the untwisting of the carpet fibers. These carpet problems are both\u00a0due to heavy amounts of foot traffic, improper vacuuming, or improper cleaning. Getting the best carpet for not showing footprints<\/a> (Frieze) can help aid in this issue. A\u00a0professional carpet cleaning can also improve any matting or crushing.<\/p>\n Wear<\/strong><\/p>\n According to carpet manufacturers, wear is described as a loss of pile fiber and weight. Many manufacturers offer warranties a five to ten-year warranty for wear, so ask your carpet dealer about that. The appearance of wear can change depending on what carpeting you chose to install. The best way to avoid wear is proper carpet care and maintenance<\/a>.<\/p>\n Depressions and Indentations<\/strong><\/p>\n These are deep and sometimes permanent marks left by heavy furniture. A great way to avoid these is to use glides under the legs of your furniture or move the pieces around once in a while. If you aren’t favoring that method, this video might help you out:<\/p>\nCommon Carpet Defects<\/h2>\n