Carpets become dirty as you walk inside with your shoes
still on. Rinse and repeat but you’ll probably need to give your carpets a good
cleaning. Dirt, oil, dust and allergens become stuck in your carpet over time
and will need a carpet
cleaning Katy professional. Here are five dirty reasons why you should have
your carpets professionally cleaned.
- Heavy traffic
patterns
The first ten feet of carpet in home usually picks up 80% of the dirt tracked in on the bottom of shoes. This cycle of dirt deposit is what causes the dreaded traffic pattern that plagues many households. Regular vacuuming can prolong the process of creating the traffic pattern but regular carpet cleanings will prevent it. Areas that remain untreated will see the most damage as the dirt build up will tear and fray the carpet fibers. - Pet stains and odor
There are many at home solutions for pet stains and odors that work quite well on first time spots. However, spots with buildup of pet stains will need a carpet cleaning Katy technician to remove the stain and smell completely. Pet stains and odors can reside deep in the carpet fiber, padding and subfloor. When the stains are located in the padding and sub floor, they can reoccur if they are not fully removed or treated. Over the counter solutions and home remedies cannot reach the carpet pad and subflooring, but a professional stain treatment can. - Heavy staining near
thresholds
Heavy staining near carpet to non-carpet areas, typically by kitchens and bathrooms, are made of a combination of dirt and oil. As you cook and clean, oils are release into the air then fall to the ground, where your feet pick them up and deposit them onto the carpet. Regular vacuuming can help reduce the appearance of heavy staining in the area by keeping dirt to a minimum. A regular Katy carpet cleaning will remove the oil and help prevent long-term damage. - Dirt buildup
Dirt build up comes from the lack of vacuuming or the lack of regular vacuuming. When there is heavy dirt build up, traffic patterns appear and the carpet is more susceptible to staining. As dirt grinds against the carpet fibers, it reduces the carpet’s life span by reducing the fiber’s integrity. Frayed carpet fibers hold more dirt and oils, thereby diminishing the carpet’s overall appearance. Frayed carpet fibers allow dirt to fall within the carpet fiber, damaging it further. This is why vacuuming and regular cleanings are so important to remove dirt and oil buildup. New or well-maintained carpet naturally resists dirt by allowing dirt to stay on top of the fibers or between the fibers. - Never been cleaned
Carpets need to be cleaned 1-3 times a year depending on traffic levels, according to the EPA. Even with regular vacuuming and other good carpet cleaning practices, dirt and oil will build up, but in smaller quantities. With these good practices, you would only need an annual cleaning. Carpets protected with stain guards can also go a little bit longer between professional Katy carpet cleanings, however, the stain guard will wear off after a cleanings and general wear. An annual cleaning will improve the look and feel of carpets.
As carpets collect dirt, dust, oil and allergens, they must be
removed as well. Regular vacuuming and other good cleaning practices will help
your carpet last longer. With a professional, like Kiwi Carpet Cleaning, your carpet’s
overall health, look and feel will greatly improve as all of the dirt and oils
are removed. Your carpets need a carpet cleaning Katy professional if there is
heavy traffic patterns, pet stains and odors, dirt buildup, oil build up, and
if they’ve never been cleaned.
