Method and Treatment Composition for Imparting Durable Antimicrobial Properties to Carpet
AssigneeBeaulieu Group, LLC
InventorsTodd Mull, James Lesslie, Danny S. Wade
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Abstract
Methods and treatment compositions for imparting durable antimicrobial properties to carpet are provided. The method includes applying a composition comprising a first antimicrobial compound and a fluoropolymer to the carpet substrate. The carpet substrate may be steamed thereafter. The treatment composition may comprise a fluoropolymer, an antimicrobial compound selected from a group consisting of zinc pyrithione, a silver-containing antimicrobial compound and combinations thereof, and a foamer. Carpet products treated with the treatment composition or treated in accordance with the methods are also provided.
Claims20
A method of treating a carpet substrate comprising:
- applying a composition comprising a first antimicrobial compound and a fluoropolymer to the carpet substrate.
A method of treating a carpet substrate comprising:
- applying a first antimicrobial compound and a fluoropolymer to the carpet substrate;
- and thereafter
- steaming the carpet substrate.
A treatment composition for imparting durable antimicrobial properties to a carpet comprising:
- a fluoropolymer;
- an antimicrobial compound selected from a group consisting of zinc pyrithione, a silver-containing antimicrobial compound and combinations thereof;
- and
- a foamer.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.