Shockingly Static Carpet?

Do you experience light shocks after walking across your carpet? This static is formed by the friction of your shoes against fibers in the carpet. Usually there us enough moisture or humidity in the air to carry off the static charge as it is formed, but when the weather turns dry and the humidity is low, watch out!

     The tendency to generate a static charge at low humidity varies from carpet to carpet. Some of the new carpets have anti-static agents built into the fibers. Other carpets use very fine metal wires or even conductive latex within the carpet to carry off the static. Anti-static protection of this type usually lasts for the life of the carpet,

      If your carpet has none of these innovations and acquires static in dry weather, it may still be possible to obtain some relief through increasing the humidity or by the use of anti0static agent sprayed on the face of the carpet. Many home products of this type are available from your local store. These, however are not permanent and generally become less effective after a period of time.

      SERVPRO can apply an anti-static agent to your carpet that will last through an entire heating season. 970-241-8181.

Removing Furnitire Depressions

     Furniture legs may cause depressions in your carpet if allowed to stay too long in one position. If furniture is moved, the carpet will spring up in time, but often can take weeks or even months.
      For immediate care, cover the furntiure depression with a damp cloth, steam with a warm iron and then brush the briskly with a coin or a kitchen butter knife that is not sharp. Correct professional cleaning will usually remove carpet depressions.
    If you need professional help with your carpet, give us a call at 970-241-8181