Dirt, oil and allergens dirty your carpet every day as you
walk on it with your shoes still on. Repeat this process multiple times a day
for a year and you’ll have a very dirty carpet. In fact, your carpets will
probably need a carpet
cleaning Grand Prairie professional to remove the buildup. Time is one sign
that you need your carpets cleaned but here are five more signs you need to get
your carpet cleaned.
- Heavy
traffic patterns
Carpets near the entrances, the first ten feet, pick up most of the dirt that comes into the house. With the heavy traffic in these areas and increased dirt flow, this is what causes the traffic stains in carpets. The built up dirt and oils trapped in the fibers take over the natural carpet coloring. Vacuuming regularly will help combat the appearance and creation of the traffic stain but only regular carpet cleanings can totally prevent these areas from permanent staining. - Pet
stains and odor
Homemade and store bought solutions can work well removing pet stains for the first time or first few times; however, spots that the smells never seems to leave will need a carpet cleaning Grand Prairie professional to remove smell and lingering stain. Why do you need a professional for a lingering stain? The lingering or more commonly “re-occurring” stain now resides in the carpet pad and/or subflooring. As the surface of the stain is treated, the remnants of the stain below seep up causing the stain to re-appear. A Grand Prairie carpet cleaning professional will be able to remove the stain and smell completely by treating the carpet padding and/or sub flooring - Heavy
staining near thresholds
In high traffic areas and threshold areas, there are higher levels of dirt and oils. However, at the threshold areas, there is a higher concentration of oils due to the solid surface floor transition to the carpet. The solid surface floors, commonly the kitchen and bathroom, carry more oils that transfer from your feet to the carpet as you move to carpeted areas. The oils cause the carpets to dirty quicker as they become magnets to dirt and allergens. Vacuuming cannot prevent this oil build up, however, strategically placed rugs can and routine Grand Prairie carpet cleanings can help prevent permanent stains. - Dirt
buildup
Dirt is the biggest reason why carpet become damaged and age more quickly. As dirt builds up in carpets, it begins to rub against the carpet fibers causing tearing and fraying. Once the fibers tear and fray, they become more susceptible to holding onto dirt and oils. This is the main reason why vacuuming is important, as it removes the dirt, preventing it from building and causing this damage. The EPA’s recommendation for vacuuming is one to three times a week depending on the level of traffic. - Never
been cleaned
Depending on the level of traffic and the amount of people in your home, the EPA recommends professional Grand Prairie carpet cleaning 1-3 times a year in addition to good carpet maintenance. Vacuuming alone is not enough to keep carpets clean years on end. As dirt and oil builds up, it becomes harder to remove from the carpet and a professional cleaning is needed. However, carpets protected with stain guards can stretch the time between cleanings as the guard helps to prevent dirt, oils, and liquids from settling into the carpet. Stain guards do wear off from general wear and from carpet cleanings, so it would need to be reapplied every few cleanings.
It’s easy to see when a heavily soiled carpet needs to be
cleaned when there is clean carpet nearby. However, this should not deter from
getting a professional carpet cleaning from a company like Kiwi Carpet Cleaning. Getting regular
cleanings can increase the life of your carpet by preventing the buildup of
dirt and oils.
