Common Rug Problems You should Know About
Textile Insects
Carpet beetles and moths still abound, even with the popularity and widespread use of synthetic fibers. Clothes moths and carpet beetles can digest protein fibers such as wool, silk and specialty hair fibers, but they will also attack synthetic fibers if they contain protein substances, such as food or beverage stains, blood, urine or other sources of nutritional protein.
Firebrats and silverfish are also textile pests that attack carbohydrates. Termites digest cellulosic materials including yarns made of jute and cotton.
Fleas lay their eggs in rugs and a professional cleaning of a rug that is flea-infested in our plant will completely eliminate the fleas as well as their eggs. Eliminating fleas from wall-to-wall carpets in the home and business environment is discussed in Common Carpet Problems-Insects.
Allergies to dust mites and pet allergens in discussed in Allergy Relief Treatment.
The most effective way to prevent an infestation and inhibit growth is to keep textile furnishings clean. Spills should be removed immediately. Rugs should be brushed or vacuumed regularly, as insects do not generally attack clean materials. Regular cleaning will remove the nutritional contaminants that can attract and support insects. If an infestation has occured, please call our office so we can explain our process for treating textile products for insect control.
