Soiling and stains
Dirt, dust and liquids are our daily companions when walking on floor coverings. Dirt and stains quickly make a floor covering look unsightly. Incorrectly used cleaning agents can also change the appearance of a floor covering.
In the laboratory, we test the resistance of floor coverings to standardised dirt, stain substances, cleaning agents and chemicals.
Testing Properties
- EN 1269: Assessment of impregnation of needlefelt floor coverings.
- EN ISO 26987: Determination of staining and resistance to chemicals of resilient floor coverings
- EN 438-2: Stain resistance
- EN 15115: Sensitivity to spilled water
- EN 1307:2008: Soiling after exposure to water
- EN ISO 11378-2: Laboratory soiling test of textile floor coverings
- Drop test - Water repellency, 3M method
- Digital microscopic and chemical examinations in case of complaints
suitable product types
- textile floor coverings
- resilient floor coverings
- modular floor coverings with mechanical locking system (MMF)
- laminate floor coverings
- home textiles
- decorative fabrics
- upholstery fabrics