When it comes to a cozy carpet for a bedroom, a children's room or a stylish living room, the imagination immediately draws a fluffy long pile carpet in which the feet literally sink. Walking on such a surface is a real pleasure! However, there are nuances, and they must be taken into account when purchasing this decoration for your home.
Natural or synthetic materials
Coverings with a pile length of 2.5 to 10 cm are called long pile "shaggy" carpets. They are made from various materials:
- natural - wool, cotton, silk;
- synthetic - nylon, polyester, acrylic.
Dense cotton fabric is used as the basis for carpets made from natural raw materials, while vinyl and rubber are usually used for artificial ones. The advantage of synthetic long pile carpets lies in their practicality and ease of care, but natural options can boast of durability and incredibly beautiful appearance.
Quality product does not have an unpleasant odor. Even artificial carpet is treated with products that do not leave behind any chemical fragrances.
Density and elasticity
To ensure that the carpet lasts a long time and retains its original beauty, choose options with a dense base. The threads must be knitted and securely fastened. The glued base is much cheaper, but such a coating is short-lived.
You should also pay attention to the elasticity of the villi. To do this, press the pile with your palm, and then release. If the product is of high quality, the threads will straighten quickly. They should be soft to the touch, but firmly hold their shape. Otherwise, trodden paths will quickly form on the carpet, which will be extremely difficult to eliminate.
Weight and size
The heavier the long pile carpet, the better it lays on the floor, straightens quickly and does not slip on parquet or laminate. Manufacturers do not recommend placing heavy furniture on the carpet, as under its weight the villi are wrinkled, and the coating becomes unattractive.
It's best to choose a smaller size rug that only takes up part of the room, not the entire floor area from wall to wall. In this case, it will be much easier to take care of it, because the product will not have to be pulled out from under the cabinet every time the owners decide to clean it. In addition, with the help of a small fluffy rug it is convenient to highlight the center of the room or any other separate area.
Colors
The color of a long pile carpet plays an important role. Although light options look expensive and stylish, you should still give preference to darker colors. The light finish requires constant attention, so this option is more suitable for those families that have a housekeeper.
In a well-lit room, a cold-colored carpet looks advantageous, and if there is not enough light in the room, it is better to choose a warmer option. A bright, multi-colored product with an intricate pattern will attract attention and become an accent point of the interior. The monochromatic version will favorably emphasize exquisite furniture or other bright furnishings. The carpet that matches the color of the flooring looks amazingly beautiful.
Care
Caring for the described carpet is somewhat more difficult than for a regular one: a long pile quickly absorbs dirt and accumulates dust. When purchasing this product for your home, you must also take care of a powerful vacuum cleaner - in this case you cannot do without it. In addition, it is important to know how to clean long pile carpet correctly and safely.
Dry cleaning should be done regularly, at least once a week, and if there are animals in the house, even more often. First you need to vacuum over the entire surface, using a plastic nozzle without a brush, to remove dust and dirt particles as much as possible. And then the process should be repeated, but with a brush.
From time to time, wet clean, wash the carpet with a soft sponge andspecial means that does not require rinsing. Please note that natural hair is extremely sensitive to water and aggressive detergents, so bleach is not recommended in this case.
If there is a stain on the carpet, remove it as soon as possible before the dirt is absorbed into the villi. In addition to everyday cleaning, carpets with long pile must be taken outside and thoroughly beaten out, and in winter - cleaned with snow.
Customer Reviews
The advantages of thick, fluffy carpets are undeniable, but their disadvantages should also be considered. Reviews of long pile carpets are very mixed: the owners note their beautiful appearance, but complain about the difficult cleaning process. Housewives are dissatisfied with the fact that cleaning takes a huge amount of time and effort. If there are pets in the family, their hair clings firmly to the villi, so it is difficult to remove it even with a powerful vacuum cleaner. However, you don't have to worry about these troubles if the housekeeper does the housework.
A long pile carpet needs careful handling and thorough cleaning, but it looks so luxurious that these little things can be forgiven. A room decorated with a fluffy carpet looks stylish, solid and surprisingly comfortable.
