PSA D47 1725 Standard Test for Floor Carpets, Tendency to Contamination

EUROLAB, with its state-of-the-art accredited laboratories and expert team, provides precise and fast testing services within the scope of PSA D47 1725 test. This standard defines the assessment of carpet contamination and self-cleaning performance after vacuuming. Quantitatively evaluates the degree of cleanability of carpets (with tassels, needles and plain non-wovens).

This test consists of determining the dirt-free ability and cleaning performance of a carpet with a carpet. automatic vacuum equipment (eg car center type), all types of dirt (sand, banana fiber or wool fiber) are applied to the carpet in a homogeneous manner with the movement of balls in the BTW drum suitable for dirt.

It is estimated that close to 80 percent of all dirt accumulated on carpets consists of sand and dry particulate matter. Such soils are generally sandy and abrasive and contribute to the erosion of the flooring, thus creating a dull appearance.

If not cleaned, these sand and dry particles move towards the bottom of the carpet, and then the sharp edges of the dirt particles begin to cut the fibers in the lower parts. This causes the fiber to weaken, and even the appearance of obvious wear begins to appear.

Other than sand and dry particles, the rest of the soiling in carpets consists of oils, greases and similar materials. This dirt comes from overheating and automobile exhausts. This type of soil is generally acidic. This is why most carpet cleaning detergents are on the alkaline side of the pH scale. Mild alkaline cleaners, combined with adequate detergent, neutralize this acid state to improve soil removal.

A carpet's ability to collect dirt includes not only large amounts of dirt, but also food particles, hairs and fibers. This creates a breeding ground for dust mites, mold, bacteria and the like on the carpet.

Meanwhile, cleaning residue on carpets is a major challenge for the appearance of all soft floor coverings. Cleaner residue can cause rapid re-soiling, which degrades the appearance of many carpets, and gives the carpet a dingy, dirty appearance even if it is actually clean.

The most difficult dirt to remove are oils, tar, resin and gum. These substances are sticky and tend to stick, harden or dry on fibers that cannot be removed by dry vacuuming. These soils are soils that require sufficient moisture, chemicals and agitation to loosen and remove completely.

It is also difficult to remove stains that are extremely small in size or contain permanent dyes or pigments that actually sink into the carpet fiber and act as a staining agent.

EUROLAB assists manufacturers with PSA D47 1725 test compliance. Our test experts, with their professional working mission and principles, provide you, our manufacturers and suppliers, the best service and controlled testing process in our laboratories. Thanks to these services, businesses receive more effective, high-performance and quality testing services and provide safe, fast and uninterrupted service to their customers.