
Best Carpet Fibers For Easy Carpet Cleaning in Chicago

Nasutsa Mabwa
June 19, 2015At ServiceMaster Cleaning by Simons, we provide
carpet cleaning services in Chicago, IL
for all carpet types, but there are some things you should know that can make a DIY cleaning experience successful and less stressful.
Whether or not you have pets or your floors have a high level of traffic can influence your decision. But, when it comes down to it, you should base your choice on the durability of the fibers and the ease with which the carpet can be cleaned. The following are three of the best choices for carpet fibers you may wish to consider:
- Nylon fibers have been used for carpets since the 1960s. This carpet type is versatile and offers the greatest range of possibilities for carpet styles. During cleanings, the dye fades much slower than other kinds of fibers, and the material can be treated to resist most spills and stains. If you want style and durability for your office carpets, nylon is the way to go to minimize continual needs for carpet cleaning services.
- Polyester (PET) fibers are softer than nylon fibers, though just as stain and fade resistant. While older polyester carpets have been disclaimed for their lack of resilience, these weaknesses have been significantly overcome with technological carpet-making advances. Polyester may be a good choice to minimize your office needs for professional carpet cleaning because of the tight, low sitting fibers that leave dirt sitting on top to be vacuumed away easily.
- Polypropylene (olefin) fibers are touted for their color resiliency. The fibers aren’t dyed like nylon or polyester, but are instead solution-dyed, meaning the pigment is built into the fiber during manufacturing. The benefit of this is the permanence of the coloring which will never fade, even under the duress of sunlight, bleach, or harsh chemicals. Olefin carpets will remain bright and colorful or white and pristine with minimal surface cleaning.
With the many types of carpets fibers narrowed down to three, it should be much easier to choose a type based on your home or business needs. For
professional carpet cleaning services in Chicago, IL
, you can
call ServiceMaster Cleaning by Simons
.
Nasutsa Mabwa is the CEO of ServiceMaster Restoration By Simons, a nationally recognized, award-winning disaster restoration firm serving Cook, DuPage, and Lake Counties. Under her leadership, the company has become one of Chicagoland’s most trusted providers of water and flood damage restoration, fire and smoke damage cleanup, mold remediation, and specialty cleaning services for both residential and commercial clients.
A respected business and civic leader, Nasutsa has received numerous honors for her contributions to the industry and her community. Her accolades include:
- Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies - 2025 recipient
- Top 100 Women to KNOW in America (2024) by KNOW Women & JPMorgan Chase
- Crain’s Chicago Business 40 Under 40
- SB100 Best of Small Business Award
- 2020 BBB Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics
- Stevie® Award for Female Entrepreneur of the Year
- 2020 Daily Herald Business Ledger C-Suite Award
- 2018 ServiceMaster® Achiever Award
She is IICRC-certified in both Water Damage Restoration (WRT) and Fire & Smoke Restoration (FSRT), combining technical expertise with visionary leadership. Nasutsa holds a Master’s in Urban Planning & Policy from the University of Illinois at Chicago and an MBA in Real Estate Development from Roosevelt University.
Beyond her business achievements, Nasutsa is an active community advocate. She is a Board Member of the Civic Federation, an Advisory Board Member, and Past President of the Executive Committee for the Evanston Chamber of Commerce. She is also a long-standing member of the Women Presidents Organization (WPO).
She is the co-author of RESTORE: A Complete Guide to Protecting Your Home As Your Most Valuable Asset, an essential guidebook for homeowners navigating the challenges of water and fire disasters.
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