Occasionally after a carpet or rug has been cleaned, a brownish discoloration appears. A condition called cellulosic browning is one of the causes of this discoloration. Several factors must be present in order for this discoloration to develop including a cellulosic fiber, moisture, and slow drying. Furthermore, a high pH or shampoo residue may also

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Dyes are chemical compounds that are added to fibers to give them color. Sometimes, changes in the color occur when these dyes react with chemicals or gases. Fume fading is a reaction to gaseous pollutants, such as oxides of nitrogen or sulfur, in the air. It is a gradual change, accelerated by sunlight, heat, high

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When a colored fiber loses dye while wet, dyebleeding occurs. Uncolored or lightly colored fiber or yarn may readily soak up fugitive (runaway) dyes from the darker fiber or yarn and become stained. This is most often seen in carpet and rugs where deeply dyed shades (for example, reds, blacks, and blues) become fugitive and bleed

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Silk fibers are being used increasingly in textile furnishings such as rugs, draperies, and upholstery. Silk is a luxury fiber used in the manufacture of expensive, high-fashion products. It can be dyed and printed to produce very beautiful designs and bright shades. These properties make silk a beautiful and desirable fiber. Silk, however, also characteristically

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Removal of odors depends on what is producing them and under what conditions they are treated. Odors are most commonly caused by spills. Spilled material can produce an odor, or the odor can develop from bacteria which is producing decay on the spillage. Complete removal can usually be expected if the spilled material has not

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