Choosing a lint-free carpet

Currently, the carpet market is truly rich in the choice of models, and they all differ in the length of the pile. Lint-free models occupy a separate place among the variety of carpets, they appeared first. Handmade products are considered to be a special chic, although the price for them is appropriate. The most popular of them are products from Turkey, China, Tunisia. Lint-free carpets are now gaining increasing popularity. They are very practical and easy to use, inexpensive and presented in a wide range.

The lint-free carpet is made by a special technology, in which the threads are intertwined in a checkerboard pattern. This allows you to make it two-sided, the pattern is repeated on both sides.After some time, such a carpet can be turned over and used as a new one.

There are several varieties of lint-free carpets:

• Mat. For its manufacture using natural materials: cane, bamboo, jute, algae, sisal.

• Sumac. This carpet is different in that it has a pattern on one side only. The most common countries of manufacture are Dagestan and Persia. Silk and wool are commonly used for weaving, and red and blue are dominant among the flowers.

• Kilim. Such items appeared in ancient Persia. For weaving then they took wool, flax, silk and cotton. Modern models in appearance as close as possible to those first carpets, but in the composition there are synthetic fibers that extend the service life: viscose, acrylic, nylon.

• Palace This carpet is able to cover the largest floor area in the room. In terms of colors, ornaments and decorations, carpets are the most diverse. They are very practical to use: when cleaning or washing, they are not deformed and are able to withstand daily cleaning. Palaces on the floor are usually chosen for spacious rooms or for rooms with high traffic.

• Shadda and Yamani. The distinctive feature of these carpets is that when weaving a pattern instead of two threads, they use three. Additional thread creates a special visual effect. As a pattern, camel caravans are usually depicted, and the prevailing colors are red, black or red, and blue.

• Zili. Carpet manufacturing techniques are reminiscent of shadd weaving. The most popular manufacturing country is Azerbaijan. When weaving, preference is given to red.

Lint-free carpets are very popular. This is due to several advantages:

• Bilateral drawing. As mentioned above, almost all products can be reused - when wearing one of the sides.
• Low price. Among the lint-free products you can find a product for any wallet - compared to other carpets. However, handmade products or made exclusively from natural materials will be somewhat more expensive.
• Variety of colors and ornaments, among which you can pick up a carpet that fits perfectly with any interior.

• Benefit for health. Lack of pile makes this product ideal for rooms where people are prone to allergies.Such coatings do not accumulate static electricity, they have a massage effect. Most often they are woven from natural materials, which makes this coating very warm. The best producers of natural carpets are Iraq, Turkey, China, Tunisia, Belgium.

• Practicality. It is easy to care for products without lint, it will be possible to maintain cleanliness without any problems, as they are not deformed during washing. Without a pile, the carpet does not wear out longer, retaining its original appearance, and also does not accumulate dust and dirt.
• Versatility. This is a portable floor covering that is suitable for any room. There is practically no trace of furniture on a lint-free carpet, so it can always be transferred to a new place.

Among the many advantages of lint-free carpets have disadvantages:

• They do not attach to the floor. If they are not pressed from above with furniture legs, they will constantly stumble and slide on the floor. They will need to be returned to their place all the time.
• If the carpet is cotton, it is very sensitive to chemistry. Wash it only with sparing means. In addition, the sun is contraindicated, as it quickly burn out.
• The thickness of the carpet is minimal. It is not as pleasant to the touch as, for example, a fluffy, soft carpet with a long nap. In addition, it may be cold to sit on such a coating, so for children's rooms it is better to choose other options.

As mentioned above, lint-free carpets are most often woven from natural materials. They sometimes contain synthetic fibers - for greater strength and durability. Silk, flax, seaweed, bamboo, reed, jute are used from natural materials, but the most common models are cotton, wool or with the addition of synthetics. After buying a lint-free carpet, you should follow several rules for caring for them:

• Cotton This material is the softest and most pleasant to the touch. It is cotton that is hypoallergenic and does not accumulate static electricity. In appearance, these models look like weaved by hand, which makes the atmosphere in the room more comfortable and homely.

• Woolen. They last longer than cotton - especially if they are made from goat, sheep or camel wool. They are warmer, absorb noise better and are softer to the touch. You can use not only a broom, but also a vacuum cleaner, and wet cleaning is allowed.

• Synthetic - This is the most practical type of carpet. They are distinguished by low price, have dirt-repellent properties, last much longer (compared to other models), and are able to withstand dry cleaning. However, there is an unpleasant feature - the accumulation of static electricity, so you should not use such products in rooms with a large number of electrical appliances.

General guidelines for caring for lint-free carpets:

• Laying products without a pile should be on a perfectly dry floor.
• Lint-free carpets (except cotton) are amenable to all types of cleaning.They calmly carry out knocking, they can be bent, and in the winter - to endure on the snow.
• When wet washing the water should not be very hot, just warm enough.
• Stains are better to scrub immediately, rather than leaving them for a long time.
• In the cleaning process, it is better to use soft brushes or products of medium hardness.
• Instead of cleaning agents it is good to use sawdust trees or rock salt. They are scattered on the carpet in an even layer, allowed to absorb dirt and moisture, and then cleaned with a vacuum cleaner or brush.

• Coffee stains can be easily removed using a shampooing brush, after removing moisture from the carpet. If the stain is withered, glycerin should be rubbed into it overnight, and in the morning it should be removed with a soap solution.
• Blood stains can be removed with a cloth moistened with cold water.
• If there are pets in the house, wool constantly accumulates on the carpet. To remove it, you must first vacuum the carpet and then clean it with the sticky side of the adhesive tape.
• If you are going to use any cleaner, check it on a small area of ​​the carpet. If the color and material have not changed, you can safely use the tool over the entire area.

Lint-free carpets can be laid absolutely in any room - both in an apartment and in a private country house. Currently, the assortment is wide, you can choose a coating of any style, color, material or shape (oval, round, square or rectangular carpet).

For rooms in the Oriental style, handicrafts are perfect - with all sorts of ornaments, reminiscent of the desert and caravans. In the interiors, stylized antique, organically look cotton or wool carpets, creating the atmosphere of a country house from childhood. The carpet can be specially aged, which will help to immerse yourself even more into a cozy atmosphere.

For modern interiors, fashionable lint-free models with bright ornaments and colors will suit: pink, blue, olive, yellow. Particularly interesting is the color carpet, which combines several bright colors at once.

For a long time very popular flooring in the form of weed. This is a great alternative to long pile carpets. Choosing such a product, you can not fear for the accumulation of dust and dirt, and the feeling of being on the summer meadow will be no less.

Of all the carpets lint-free - the most successful option in order to lay in the kitchen. Such a product perfectly withstands cleaning, and in its design fits the room as well as possible. A long nap in the kitchen gives the impression of bad taste. It is best to choose variegated options so that various dirt is not so conspicuous.

For children's rooms there is always a lint-free carpet for every taste. Preference is given to natural materials and bright colors. In intricate patterns, you can always see a variety of shapes, which helps to develop the imagination.

Among the many carpets from different countries in the market compare favorably Belgian collections. These carpets are the most advanced manufacturers - through the use of unique new technologies of weaving. They consist in very dense weaving: even synthetic carpets can be compared with natural ones.

Belgian products are inexpensive, durable, do not cause allergies, and also withstand a large crowd of people.You can safely walk on them without shoes, it is possible to move furniture, therefore such products are most often chosen by owners of hotels, hotels, shops. Belgian mats are thin - about 3 mm, which makes them very light. It is very convenient during transportation. Such products will perfectly fit into any room, will delight any buyer. In the photo below you can see what types of floor decoration on the premises offered by the Belgian manufacturers.

See the following video for an overview of lint-free carpets.