Carpet Fibre Identification

Carpet fibre identification is the first step before any cleaning. Different fibres need different chemistry, moisture, and approach. Cleaning wool with synthetic chemistry can damage it. Cleaning olefin with the wrong approach can increase resoiling. SpeedyDry identifies the fibre before every cleaning.

The burn test is the most reliable method: wool smells like burning hair, nylon forms a hard bead, polyester forms a hard bead with a sweet smell, olefin forms a hard bead and burns slowly. Visual inspection and touch also help: wool looks and feels natural, synthetic looks uniform. Professional fibre ID uses these methods plus experience.