If you have carpet on any flooring surface in your house, you know how important it is to keep it clean. This isn’t always an easy task, especially if you have pets or children in your home. Aside from having your carpets professionally cleaned, homeowners have to take initiative every day to keep their carpets cleaned and cared for. There are common mistakes that homeowners make when their goal is to maintain clean, undamaged caret. Carpet Care 2000 wants to help you avoid carpet cleaning mistakes commonly made by homeowners.
 

Delaying Carpet Stain Removals

One of the biggest mistakes made when it comes to cleaning carpet, is procrastination. If spills or accidents occur, they need to be cleaned immediately. Waiting until a later time will give the stain time to set deep into your carpet fibers, and make it much harder to remove, if it is even possible at all.
 

Using the Wrong Carpet Cleaning Products

There are specific cleaners that are made and formulated just for carpets. If you are using a cleaner that isn’t specifically used on carpets, you could be making a big mistake. You could end up damaging your carpets rather than helping get them clean. Often, this damage is irreversible.
 

Don’t Scrub Carpet Stains

It is not recommended to scrub your carpet to remove stains. This can end up damaging the carpet fibers. It makes the fibers untwist and fray, causing premature damage to your carpet. This also can push the stain deeper into your carpet rather than remove it. It is always best to blot the carpet rather than scrub.
 

Always Spot Test New Carpet Cleaners

If you are using a cleaner you have never used before on your carpet, you should always test it on a small patch before using it. Cleaners labeled with “extra strength” should most definitely be tested first to make sure they aren’t going to discolor or damage your carpet.
 

Using Too Much Carpet Deodorizer

While carpet deodorizers can help your room smell wonderful, using too much, too often, can lead to a nasty buildup on your carpet over time. If your vacuum isn’t strong enough to completely remove it, you shouldn’t use it. Deodorizers should never be used in place of professional carpet cleaning either. They only mask problems that should be dealt with otherwise.
 

Using Too Much Carpet Cleaner

When cleaning your carpets, you should never use more cleaner than is recommended. By using too much cleaner, you may be leaving behind a residue that actually ends up attracting dirt rather than cleaning your carpets.
 

Not Having Carpets Professionally Cleaned

When your carpets are professionally cleaned, you can be sure that technicians with the proper skills and tools are getting your carpets truly clean. There is no way you can remove the oils, dirt and other debris that build up in your carpet as efficiently as they can. By having your carpets professionally cleaned at least annually, you will extend the life of your carpets.
 

Carpet Cleaning, Stain & Odor Removal in Tracy, Livermore, San Ramon, Dublin, Ripon, Mountain House, Walnut Creek, Danville & The East Bay of California

Carpet Care 2000 can help keep your carpets clean and like new. Call Carpet Care 2000 today with any of your carpet cleaning needs.