Plush, Saxony, and other smooth cut-pile styles show these marks more readily. Textured, frieze, loop, and patterned carpet conceal them better. The marks are normally temporary and change with walking or vacuuming. They are a visual characteristic rather than evidence that the carpet is dirty or defective.

Key considerations

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