FAQ

EXCLUSIVE MICROBAN
®
ANTIMICROBIAL
PRODUCT PROTECTION
Q. WHO WILL THIS CARPET APPEAL TO?
A. One of the fastest growing categories of consumers,
described as The Clean Home Movement.
They expect their homes to support a smarter, healthier
lifestyle by offering high-tech cleanliness and safety.
Q. ARE ANTIMICROBIALS SAFE?
A. Yes. Microban technology has a long history of use and
proven effectiveness in thousands of tests.
The same technology is used in a wide range of household
items, clothing, medical equipment, military gear and more.
Registered with the EPA – determined as safe to use
and effective.
Built-in protection for the carpet against the growth of
stain and odor causing bacteria, mold and mildew.
Q. HOW DOES MICROBAN TECHNOLOGY KEEP THE
CARPET CLEANER - DOES IT PREVENT STAINS?
A. No. The solution-dyed fiber is what provides inherent
stain resistance.
Microban technology keeps the carpet cleaner in between
cleaning by preventing the growth of bacteria and mold.
Bacteria and mold can cause stains, odors and
product damage. Microban protection helps prevent
this from happening.
Q. ARE CARPETS WITHOUT ANTIMICROBIALS DIRTY
OR UNHEALTHY?
A. Carpets without antimicrobials are neither inherently dirty
nor unhealthy.
Carpet with Microban technology is simply going to stay
cleaner and fresher between cleanings.
Q. WILL THE MICROBAN TECHNOLOGY WASH OR
WEAR OFF WITH TIME?
A. No. It is an inherent property and will not degrade or
dissipate over time in spite of multiple cleanings.
Q. WILL THIS CARPET PREVENT EXPOSURE
TO BACTERIA?
A. No. Microban product protection is about keeping the
carpet cleaner without any extra cleaning, by inhibiting
the growth of stain and odor causing bacteria.
It’s a time-saver that gives you peace of mind - the
proactive protection is always working to keep the carpet
cleaner and fresher, for longer.