06-29-2015, 10:43 AM
Would it be possible for you to inspect the bottom of the carpet fiber? Pry apart the tufts of fiber to look down to the base of the carpet pile. Sometimes, if the carpet has not received consistently adequate dry soil recovery (i.e. vacuuming & walk-off mats) a build-up of dry soil can occur underneath the tufts of carpet pile. Any method of cleaning on a commercial glue down carpet that has a build-up at the backing can cause a wicking condition. And that wicking condition will normally appear blotchy. From what you're describing this could be a factor.
Another condition that occurs sometimes is shading or pile reversal. Movement of the pile occurs with the Cimex - as you see the swirl patterns. This shading can also throw off different reflections at different angles. Normally after a few days of vacuuming and foot traffic the pile patterns relax, and the swirls disappear.
If there is a wicking condition, you might try doing a light bonnet cleaning. Going over the carpet with post-bonnetting can do a lot to help recover additional soil and improve the overall appearance. It can also be useful for smoothing out the lay of the carpet more uniformly. I'd suggest giving that a try. I think it should help to improve the appearance for you.
Another condition that occurs sometimes is shading or pile reversal. Movement of the pile occurs with the Cimex - as you see the swirl patterns. This shading can also throw off different reflections at different angles. Normally after a few days of vacuuming and foot traffic the pile patterns relax, and the swirls disappear.
If there is a wicking condition, you might try doing a light bonnet cleaning. Going over the carpet with post-bonnetting can do a lot to help recover additional soil and improve the overall appearance. It can also be useful for smoothing out the lay of the carpet more uniformly. I'd suggest giving that a try. I think it should help to improve the appearance for you.