Loose carpet fibres after laying

How long can I expect loose fibres to keep coming out of my carpet? Should it have stopped after a few weeks?

Asked by lauren on 14th Feb 2023
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"How long can I expect loose fibres to keep coming out of my carpet? Good quality carpet shouldn’t have too much loose fibres however Should it have stopped after a few weeks as you said"
Answered on 5th Sep 2023 - Member since Aug 2022 - report
"Yes loose fibres should not bw coming out after around 3 weeks best advice is to get a carpet roller run It through the carpet and give It a good vacuum clean should do the trick"
Answered on 22nd Feb 2024 - Member since Jan 2024 - report
"It should die down after u hoover . But can take a while . Some carpets are more prone to it"
Answered on 14th Feb 2023 - Member since Dec 2022 - report
"No time limit they will eventually go some carpets shred more fibres than others"
Answered on 14th Feb 2023 - Member since Nov 2018 - report
"this could be a issue by the manufacturer best contacting who fitted to take a look"
Answered on 24th May 2023 - Member since Feb 2019 - report
"In some cases, a rug may shed some of its fibres early on in its lifespan. This is completely normal and will stop within a couple of weeks or months depending on the material the rug is made from and the quality of this material."
Answered on 4th Jan 2024 - Member since Jul 2022 - report
"I depends on the material that is fitted and the initial wear.
In general after the 1st couple of hoovers, but
Wool carpets tend to shed for longer."
Answered on 15th Feb 2023 - Member since Jan 2023 - report
"It’s quite usual for new carpet to shed fibres. As long as the actual tufts are not coming out you will be fine. Some hoovers can be a bit fierce so turn the setting down if possible or use the hose connection also."
Answered on 15th Feb 2023 - Member since Feb 2023 - report
"depends on the make and quality of the carpet that has been laid"
Answered on 24th May 2023 - Member since May 2023 - report
"There is no specific time limit as such, however typically after the first couple of hoovers. Carpet fibre type dependent."
Answered on 25th Feb 2023 - Member since Feb 2023 - report
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