07-09-2015, 09:53 AM
Derek,
The ice melt is only part of the problem. The soil that gets attracted to the ice melt can cause wicking. Ice melt can attract soil, and melted snow mixed with soil can load up at the base of the carpet. Pull apart the tufts of fiber in the traffic lane and inspect the backing of the carpet. Is the backing white? The normal color of the backing should be white. If it isn't white, then there's a potential for wicking to occur. Re-soiling and discoloration following the cleaning is usually a result of embedded soil that was exacerbated by ice melt.
Since you don't have HWE, cleaning with your OP machine with Superzorb pads or Microbeast bonnets along with a strong dilution of Encap-HydrOx should help to correct the problem. Take your time! Make several passes going north/south, east/west. And speed dry the area.
Keep us posted.
The ice melt is only part of the problem. The soil that gets attracted to the ice melt can cause wicking. Ice melt can attract soil, and melted snow mixed with soil can load up at the base of the carpet. Pull apart the tufts of fiber in the traffic lane and inspect the backing of the carpet. Is the backing white? The normal color of the backing should be white. If it isn't white, then there's a potential for wicking to occur. Re-soiling and discoloration following the cleaning is usually a result of embedded soil that was exacerbated by ice melt.
Since you don't have HWE, cleaning with your OP machine with Superzorb pads or Microbeast bonnets along with a strong dilution of Encap-HydrOx should help to correct the problem. Take your time! Make several passes going north/south, east/west. And speed dry the area.
Keep us posted.