Viscose carpets are quite popular products among consumers. They find their place in the most sophisticated interiors of various rooms, because they are pleasant not only to the touch, but even just in appearance.
When visually assessed, viscose products can be compared with silk ones - they can be so luxurious. They are produced both manually and by machine, and the number of their shapes, colors and sizes is simply incalculable - the market is replete with thousands of such specimens.
When choosing, many buyers focus primarily on the country of origin: for example, according to sales statistics, viscose carpets made in China, India, Belgium and Turkey are considered to be the best.
Making carpets often involves using several materials at once. In such cases, viscose is successfully combined only with other natural ingredients: for example, on a carpet that consists mainly of wool, viscose elements add elegance and sophistication.Being an inexpensive material, viscose can also be used to reduce the final cost of a product - for example, if it is woven from silks.
Before purchasing, you need to carefully evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of viscose carpets - this will determine how appropriate such a purchase will be.
Pros:
- many color options;
- softness, pleasant with any tactile contact;
- complete absence of contraindications for people suffering from allergies;
- inability to accumulate static electricity;
- light weight;
Interesting fact: as already noted, a viscose carpet is an excellent alternative to silk for two reasons: in terms of quality, it is practically in no way inferior to its more expensive counterpart, but the price tag for it will seem much more lenient to any average buyer. What is remarkable is that some viscose carpets are so well made that even experts cannot always immediately distinguish them from silk products of the same color and with the same pattern on the surface.
Minuses:
- poor moisture resistance;
- the need for careful care after each new contamination;
- instant combustion from the slightest contact with fire;
- subject to rapid wear;
In addition, products made from viscose have a slippery surface, so you need to use special linings or other ways to press them to the floor. Accordingly, in those rooms where preschool children or animals live or often spend time, these products are unlikely to be appropriate for reasons of practicality.
It is important to know: Another possible nuisance is yellow spots.This will be especially noticeable on white carpets, and dark colors cannot completely get rid of the unpleasant aftertaste after such a defect is discovered. The reason may be high humidity and, as a result, dampness prevailing in the environment.
Viscose carpet care
A carpet is far from a one-time purchase; it is produced by weavers with the expectation of a fairly long service life without losing its basic properties and visual appeal. This also applies to viscose products, however, if you neglect the basic rules of caring for them, everything can turn out contrary to the wildest expectations placed on such a rug when purchasing.
Caring for a viscose product is not as difficult as it might seem at first glance, contrary to numerous opinions of skeptics on this matter. The main thing is the established frequency. For example, if in the first month of ownership you carry out care in accordance with all recommendations, and then stop paying due attention to this aspect, everything will end in damage and the need to purchase a replacement.
Basic rules for caring for viscose:
- When wet cleaning, limit the amount of water that gets on the carpet as much as possible. If possible, you should try to use alternative methods for removing contaminants: a vacuum cleaner, a dry rag, a broom, etc.;
- vacuuming across the pile is extremely undesirable - the suction part of the cleaning mechanism should move according to the “back to front” principle - so it is necessary to go through the entire carpet, mentally dividing its surface into vertical stripes along;
- to clean viscose products, it is better to use special products designed for this type of fiber;
Video: useful tips for caring for carpet at home:
Conclusion
A viscose carpet is a very controversial purchase. Most of all, it is suitable for those who do not simply love luxury, but are also willing to devote a lot of free time to caring for it. For those who make such purchases on the “buy it and forget it” principle, it is better to pay attention to similar products made from other materials.
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