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A method for evaluating pile yarn floor coverings' propensity to gather soil without taking into account abrasive wear or texture changes is provided by the ASTM D6540-17 standard.

This test technique can be used to evaluate soil samples under controlled settings using a standard synthetic soil, either as a stand-alone test or as an initial step in other procedures, as stated in Section 5.1.

The reproducibility and cost-effectiveness of this test procedure for testing laboratories are highlighted in Section 5.2, delivering reliable and affordable results.

Although Section 5.3 claims that the results from this method are comparable to actual floor service soiling, it is crucial to remember that it is only advised as a screening test and not a replacement for genuine floor testing.

The acceptance criteria for this test technique should be jointly agreed upon by the purchaser and supplier, allowing for freedom in establishing the standards for assessing the soiling propensity of pile yarn floor coverings, as is stressed in Section 5.4.