Carpet is a beautiful one time expensive purchase. So it is very important ton take care of the carpet at its best to maintain the quality, appearance, and to extend its life.
When water penetrates into carpet, it might get damaged significantly. Immediate action should be taken to clean the carpet to avoid mold growth and other health issues. Also damage restoration cost may be much lesser compared to replacing the carpet completely. But it is very important to act faster to prevent permanent damage.
1. During water damage, it is essential to define where the leak has come from and the danger it can cause. So it is important to find the origin of water leakage in order to stop the damage. Bursting of pipes or leaking sink does not contribute to health hazards, as the water is generally clean.
Water from dishwasher or washing machine will contain dirt and may cause illness and needs to be fixed faster. If the carpet is contaminated with extremely dirty water and is contaminated with bacteria, this may lead to serious health hazards to humans and pets around, and hence the replacing the carpet will be the best idea to avoid health issues.
2. The wet carpet may cause harm to skirt boards, doors, walls and furniture in the house. The cost can be significantly reduced when restoring the wet carpets in such conditions.
3. Stains from food or drinks are the most common types of dirt on thecarpets and it varies with levels of intensity and persistence. The simplest method to remove stains from carpets is by using cleaning solutions, but this is not always an effective method. The intense and persistent stains may even need professional help who specialize in carpet cleaning.
4. Pet claws get caught in the carpet fibers; hence there is a possibility that the pets tear the carpet. They also can leave different stains on the carpet like hair, feces, urine, vomit or mucus which needs thorough
cleaning and sanitization to maintain the health, especially when kids are also there at home.
5. If the carpet gets damaged from burns from lit cigarette or other minor fire accidents, primary step is to cut away the burnt fiber. Get the help of an expert carpet cleaners help to replace the burnt fibers with some
clean fibers to restore the damage. A large carpet burn needs professional help because it is not easy to deal with.
Tips on how and when to clean the carpet
1. Directly after the spill: Clean as soon as possible. Use towels or paper towels to dry the carpet and rub it carefully to prevent spreading of stain. Use white vinegar mixture or use baking soda to clean the stained area.
2. For allergens: If you feel that the carpet has allergens, hire a professional team to clean the carpet.
3. Ensure to clean the carpet regularly at home and hire an expert to clean at least once in a year to help them for long life.