When you are trying to protect the investment you have made in your carpet, cleaning should be at the top of your priority list. Not only cleaning, but professional cleaning is incredibly important in extending the life of your carpet. When it comes to professional carpet cleaning, it isn’t something that you have done on a weekly basis. Most people have their carpet professionally cleaned every six months. This means that there is a lot of carpet maintenance done by the homeowner between professional cleanings. Custom Carpet Cleaning is here to talk about some of the care that should be done between professional carpet cleaning to extend the life of your carpet.

Spot Cleaning is Important

There are bound to be spots and stains that arise in between professional carpet cleaning. It is vital that homeowners deal with and clean these spots as soon as they notice that they are there. It is important that you work quickly as the longer the spot is on the carpet, the harder it will be to remove. Here are some common messes that homeowners have to deal with cleaning:
– Pet Accidents: If you have a pet, chances are, you have cleaned up your fair share of pet accidents. This is especially true in the beginning of your pet relationship. If you have a pet who has had an accident, working quickly to remove it will help you find success. Make sure you are using an enzymatic cleaner that will break down the organic matter in the stain to help you fight odor as well as the spot on your carpet.
– Food & Drink: It seems like no matter how hard you try to avoid it; food and drink spills will inevitably happen on your carpet. When they do, you want to work quickly before the carpet fibers are completely saturated. Blot up the spill as much as possible and then you can use a mixture of water and vinegar, in conjunction with baking soda to clean up the remaining stain.

Avoid These Common Mistakes When Cleaning Carpet

If you have stains and spills that happen on your carpet, there are some mistakes that you will want to avoid making:
– Don’t Scrub: Whenever you’re cleaning carpet, make sure you aren’t scrubbing as this can cause the fibers to unravel and start to mat. Always blot away stains on your carpet.
– Don’t Wait: As soon as you notice a spill or stain, work quickly to remove it for the highest level of success.
– Using the Wrong Cleaner: There are some cleaners that will cause damage to your carpet. Make sure you’re using the right one, and test it on a hidden piece of carpet first.

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If you are dealing with staining that you can’t remove on your own, you can call the pros at Custom Carpet Cleaning to come and take care of any stains and odors in your carpet. Call us today!