Berber carpets are very comfortable and can help make your house feel like a cozy home. If you look closely at the carpet fibers you will see that Berber is made of various manufacturing components and textures which make it a unique carpet.

If you are wondering why this carpet is named Berber, this is because it originally came from the Berber tribe of Northwestern Africa who first created these floors made from wool and camel hair. Today, you can find Berber carpets made from nylon, wool, olefin (petro-plastic), polyester, or a blend of different fiber types. It also comes in various styles with multi-level loops and cut loop varieties to that can suit your taste.

Some people dislike purchasing Berber carpets because of the notion that they are difficult to clean and maintain. This may be true for some Berber carpets especially the less expensive ones because most of them are bought without ‘anti-stain’ treatments. Compared to the less expensive ones, high-end Berber carpets are much more long-lasting and durable.

The most well-loved features of Berber are its soft and cushiony feel as you walk, its ‘noise-absorbing’ quality, and its warmth as compared to ceramics or other types of flooring. To maintain these Berber qualities, it is important that you know how to care for your Berber carpet. Berber carpet is not as hard to clean; you can even vacuum it on a regular basis. The trick here is to choose the right vacuum for your Berber carpet as the wrong one can easily leave your Berber all fuzzed up and looking beat.

Tips on Choosing the Right Vacuum

• Read first the care instructions of your Berber carpet. There may be special instructions or procedures that should be done for the brand of Berber carpet that you bought.
• Ask the salesperson of the vacuum store if they have a turbine driven vacuum cleaner or a special vacuum for your Berber.
• Check the vacuum for ‘rough’ or heavy duty revolving brush rolls. Vacuums with such brush rolls can damage the loops on a Berber carpet and decrease its looks and lifespan.
• Canister or upright models are equally effective in vacuuming Berber. If you have small rooms with hard-to-reach corners or carpeted stairways, it is suggested that you choose the canister model.
• Avoid vacuums with beater bars so that the rows don’t pull.
• Buy from a trusted manufacturer like Dyson, Electrolux, and Hoover. These manufacturers have longer product warranties and have been tried and tested by a lot of consumers.

Also remember that when vacuuming, use the ‘suction only’ option of your vacuum to prevent your Berber from unraveling and fuzzing up. To sum it up, the best vacuum for Berber is one that does not pull the loops of the carpet or flatten it. With these tips, you will be sure that your Berber carpet will be around for a long time to come.

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