A firm pad should be used under berbers. A synthetic pad is best. High density rebound (7 or 8 pounds or more) is second best, with thickness not to exceed 7/16".

It’s possible that the seams weren’t sealed. All cut edges of the two pieces used to make the seam should be sealed to prevent problems like this. See similar questions...

Absolutely! Berber is a weave, not a particular type of fabric. Berber is simply a type of loop construction carpet that has face yarns which can be made of olefin, nylon, wool or a blend. Berber requires a more thorough cleaning than other carpets because more "flushing" action needs to take place to get under, around and through the loops. This also necessitates more dry vacuum passes with the wand in order to allow the carpeting to dry as soon as possible. See similar questions...

Set your iron on synthetic setting...lay a towel over the wax spill...iron over the towel until the wax melts into the towel... (careful not to overheat...you can melt the carpet pile)...if the stain or small amount of wax is left...clean with clorox... if your carpet is 100% solution dyed yarns(ask your dealer)... if not use any carpet spot cleaner product. Regular vacuuming. Most importantly, however, once a year call in a professional carpet cleaner.. See similar questions...

We've had to restretch several installations of berber because of too soft a pad so the answer, we think, is Yes. We recommend a minimum 7-pound berber pad. Since using this type pad we've had no further problems with installation. Our clothing store has commercial carpet glued to a concrete floor. The carpet is wrinkling and seems to be "growing." What causes this? I'm concerned a customer will trip over the loose areas. Loose jute, (2) repeated liquid spills (water, coffee, etc. See similar questions...

The non-residue dry foam method of cleaning is safe for all carpet types and will do a great job of cleaning without the lengthy dying time and sticky residues. See similar questions...

No. We steam clean 98% of all Berber carpet. It is a customer preference and depends on how soiled your carpet is. If your carpet is moderately to heavily soiled, we recommend a steam cleaning. See similar questions...

Cut pile carpet should have a cushion that is no thicker than 7/16 of an inch and a firm cushion. Berber carpet and most commercial carpet should have a cushion no thicker than 3/8 of an inch and be a very firm cushion. See similar questions...

Yes, although on most small jobs you'd be better off shopping locally. On commercial and larger residential jobs, we can give you some GREAT DEALS on materials we purchase directly from mills in Dalton, GA if needed. See similar questions...

There are some reports of that happening, particularly in the northern part of the US, but it's not widespread. Some berbers have a Ph factor that reacts with the pad causing a discoloration of the face yarns. Just ask your dealer for a guaranteed non-yellowing pad. It's not expensive and your potential problem is solved. See similar questions...

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Yes. The product can be mixed 4-5 ounces per gallon of carpet/shampoo mix to help in controlling odors on the surface of the carpet. Pre-treat problem areas with the product before cleaning. See similar questions...

If the flood was a clean water loss and it was noticed and taken care of fairly soon, then you have a good chance of saving your carpet and pad. If you have a sewage flood, your carpet and pad will have to be removed and discarded due to health risks. SteamMaster uses the water claw and the extreme extractor which both have a high success rate of salvaging the pad without having to disengage or dispose of the carpeting. See similar questions...

Yes, but we've found that no matter what grade of pad you use, the same performance seems to prevail. Without pad your carpet will pack down quickly (except Level Loop Commercial & Berber which wear better or as well without pad.) So, pad is important, but don't be sold the highest-price pad -- go to the midrange. See similar questions...

The neutral position described in #7 can not be achieved while in contact with most commercial wrist pads. For this reason keyboarding is best performed from a "floating" wrist position. Thus contact with wristpads is best between bouts of keying only. Frequent rest, away from the keyboard, becomes necessary with floating wrists because it tends to emphasize shoulder muscle contraction. Don't forget to use the lightest possible finger pressure during keying. See similar questions...

Keep the power knob fully CCW when zapping the intestines if you have leaky gut syndrome (which many people unknowingly have because of candida), otherwise you could cause absorption of waste into the lymph system which can make you feel very sick 1-2 days later when the lymph empties into the bloodstream. Don't place the electrodes so that the heart is in the direct path between the electrodes. I did this once overnight and my heart muscles felt 'sore' for a week afterwards. See similar questions...

For overall comfort and durability, the best padding for most applications is a 40-oz. synthetic felt or high-density solid rubber pad. See similar questions...

In most cases, a suction-only canister vacuum is best to prevent excess pilling and fuzzing. However, if this type is not available, set the vacuum so that the brush is farthest away from the surface of the carpet. See similar questions...