Getting your carpet cleaned by professionals is all part of maintaining your carpet and extend its lifespan. No one wants to think about replacing carpet before they absolutely have to. Even though professional carpet cleaning is a basic part of carpet maintenance, it isn’t something that you do once a month. Usually, people have their carpet cleaned professionally every six months. That is, unless there is a need sooner. Heart of Texas Chem-Dry is here to talk about some of the things that homeowners can do to maintain their carpet between professional cleanings.
Act Fast When Spills Happen
The biggest piece of advice for homeowners when it comes to maintaining your carpet is to act quickly when a spill happens. There is no way to completely protect your carpet against spills and accidents. However, allowing these spots and stains to sit on the carpet and dry will make it more difficult to clean later. They will seep into the fibers of the carpet and become much harder to get rid of. Working quickly to clean up any spills or accidents is going to be key in successfully removing the spots from the carpet.
Carpet Cleaning for Pet Owners
If you have a pet in your home, there are more than likely messes that will have to be dealt with more often than someone with no pets in the house. They have accidents every now and then or become sick occasionally. When this happens, work fast to remove as much of the urine, feces, or vomit from the carpet as you can. Once you have removed as much as possible from the carpet fibers, you will need to use an enzymatic cleaner to help break down the organic matter from the stain. This will help remove the stain completely and get rid of any odors that might be lingering.
Cleaning Up Food & Drink
Cleaning up food and drink is also something that shouldn’t wait. If you see spills, act quickly to blot up as much of the spill as possible. When you’re done blotting the spill, the carpet fibers should barely be damp. You will then want to use a safe carpet cleaning solution to remove the stain completely. Make sure you are testing the cleaner on an inconspicuous piece of carpet to ensure it is safe for your carpet. This can help you avoid damage that will be visible in the middle of the room.
Chem-Dry Carpet Cleaning & More in Axtell, West, Lacy Lakeview, Bellmead, Woodway, Hewitt, Robinson, Crawford & Greater Waco, Texas
If you have stains and spots that you aren’t able to get rid of on your own, you can turn to Heart of Texas Chem-Dry to help. We will remove any unwanted spots or stains, as well as any odors that could be lingering from a pet accident. If you haven’t had your carpets cleaned recently, you can turn to us for your carpet cleaning needs. We will make your carpet look like new again. Call us today!
