Nothing is much worse than coming in a room to see that there is a spill on the carpet. The carpet is a big part of the room and the home and you want it to look its very best. The problem with a stain is that it can make a big impact on the room and cause the room to look dirty and messy. The spill needs to be treated and cleaned up as soon as possible to ensure that it is cleaned and removed totally. The problem is when you go and clean the area and it seems to be gone only to see it pop back up a few days later. This is what is called a reappearing stain! It can be very frustrating and you may not understand why it is happening. Carpet Care 2000 outlines what a reappearing stain is, why it is happening and how to prevent it.
Why Do Stains on Carpet Keep Coming Back?
There are really two main reasons that a stain that seems to have been cleaned makes a reappearance. The first reason is from something that is called wicking. This is when the stain has been cleaned up but only on the surface. The stain has soaked down in the backing of the carpet and in the padding and will come back up through the fibers causing that stain to come back. The typical reason this happens is when the cleaning equipment was not up to par and when the carpet gets wet again the stain will soak back up to the top. The other reason for a stain to reappear is from soiling. Soiling is when the stain is cleaned except the residue is left behind. It can be from the original stain or from the cleaning products that were used. The residue causes the carpet to become sticky and that is a perfect atmosphere for dirt to collect on that exact spot.
How to Prevent Carpet Wicking Stains
There are several things you can do to stop a stain from reappearing on your carpets. The spill needs to be treated and taken care of right away to get as much of the stain off the carpet while it is still fresh. This is how you can help the spill from getting deep in the carpet and in the backing and fibers. To take the spot cleaning to another level you can use a clean rag or paper towel to lay over the newly cleaned area. Then stack up come heavy objects on top. This will help pull out any excess water or moisture. Another way to help your carpets from suffering from reappearing stains is to have a professional carpet cleaner come out and take care of the spot cleaning. They can do that while they are out cleaning the carpets on a regular basis.
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