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Carpet Cleaning

Cellulosic Browning

Tagged: Carpet, Carpet Cleaning, Carpet Terms, Spot Removal, Stain Removal

Brownish discoloration on a carpet or rug after cleaning may be cellulosic browning. Cellulose carpet fibers in jute carpet or rug backings may discolor when exposed to moisture, certain cleaning chemicals, and slow drying. Aging jute fibers can produce brown or reddish colorants which wick to the carpet surface after cleaning.

 

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Source: Association of Specialists in Cleaning and Restoration, Inc.

 

Cellulosic Browning:  Created on November 3rd, 2009.  Last Modified on December 27th, 2009

 

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