Carpets receive the greater part of daily household abuse: pet stains, drink spills, food stains, soil, sun-fade, bleach discoloration and lots more. So before you discard the old floor covering for a new one, consider an alternative that’s a lot easier on the pocketbook – professional color restoration. [Note: Ad or content links featured on this page are not necessarily affiliated with IICRC (The cleantrust) and should not be considered a recommendation or endorsement by IICRC (The cleantrust)].
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According to research by the World Floor Covering Association (WFCA), color is the number one reason consumers choose carpet. When a known or unknown menace causes a stain or discoloration that ruins that perfect carpet color, the consumer should ultimately turn to a restoration professional for help. To ensure professional carpet restoration, the
IICRC recommends hiring only certified professional carpet cleaning and restoration specialists.
Carpet discoloration and stains can result from countless culprits such as acne medication, perfume, household
bleach, insecticide,
urine, coffee, plant food, mustard, furniture legs and more. Since the average “life” of a carpet is roughly twelve years, there’s bound to be some damage along the way. However, with the help of trained professionals, your aging carpet can gain an extended life.
cleantrust-Certified color restoration can be performed for a variety of reasons including:
- bleaching
- staining
- sun-fading
- pet stains and discoloration
- side-match correction
- traffic-related conditions, such as shading
To locate a carpet color correction specialist who is trained and certified by the IICRC call 800-835-4624 or go to http://iicrc.org/locate-a-certified-professional/.
Color Restoration for Carpet Stains and More: Created on March 15th, 2009. Last Modified on January 21st, 2014
About IICRC
The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) is a certification and standard-setting nonprofit organization for the inspection, cleaning and restoration industries. The IICRC serves the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia and Japan, in partnership with regional and international trade associations.
The mission of IICRC is to identify and promote an international standard of care that establishes and maintains the health, safety and welfare of the built environment.
The IICRC, with industry-wide participation, certifies - and develops certifications and standards for - inspection, cleaning and restoration. The IICRC also serves as a valuable consumer referral source for IICRC-Certified technicians and firms. There are currently more than 53,000 active IICRC-Certified technicians, many with multiple certifications, and more than 6,000 IICRC-Certified Firms around the world.
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