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How Do Optical Brighteners Affect Carpet?

January 19, 2018 by Flooristics staff Leave a Comment

Optical brighteners are common in laundry detergents for whiter-looking clothing. Every client wants to have their carpet last a long time and look good year after year. Many companies use optical brighteners. Also called optical brightening agents or fluorescent whitening agents, this chemical compound absorbs ultraviolet light and enhances the appearance of fabric and fibers. […]

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