The Science Of Red Clay Removal In Smyrna
Why Jonquil City carpets stain the way they do
Understanding Smyrna Soil
Smyrna sits on the Piedmont Plateau where the subsoil is a dense, iron rich red clay known as the Cecil soil series. This clay gets its deep color from iron oxide. It behaves more like a pigment than regular dirt, which is why orange and rust colored stains can be so stubborn in local carpets.
When red clay is tracked into your home from yards, ball fields or construction sites near The Battery, fine particles work down into the fiber bundle. If it is treated with strong high pH soap and heat alone, those iron based particles can bond more tightly with the carpet dye sites, making them harder to remove later.
Our Smyrna process uses an acidic rinse step and specialty bridging agents to help loosen the bond between iron oxide and the fiber. That gives the cleaning solution a better chance to carry those particles away during extraction instead of pushing them deeper.
We pay extra attention to entryways, hallways and family rooms where clay and yard soil are most likely to collect and cause discoloration.
For condos and townhomes near The Battery and Market Village, we remove fine drywall dust and traffic soil without over wetting your carpets.
We balance heat, solution and vacuum so carpets are rinsed well yet still dry in a reasonable time with normal airflow.
