Regular vacuuming and cleaning will prevent this problem. Return to Top Sprouting Sprouting occurs when fluffy particles appear on carpet surfaces. Usually, you can simply cut the sprouts with sharp scissors. If the sprouts are large, however, call in a professional carpet cleaner, retailer, or installer to resolve the problem. Return to Top Static Electricity Cold and low humidity often create isolated motionless charges of electricity.
Some carpets provide static resistance.
Humidifiers also limit static electricity buildup. Return to Top Texture Retention Texture retention or carpet memory is the ability of tufts to retain their shape under traffic. Caring for care will help texture retention. Return to Top Tufted Tufted carpets are pieces of yarn embedded in backing material. Return to Top Twist Twist is the winding of the yarn around itself.