Stains. In a simple word, stains. This is one of the most troublesome and perplexing issues that many homeowners face when trying to keep their carpets looking good. Perhaps you know exactly what this feels like.
You had brand-new carpeting was installed recently, and now there’s a stain.
It might have been from a pet. You might have cats who have a tendency, every once in a while, to overeat. Suddenly what they ate, slightly digested, finds its way onto the one part of the house you don’t want these accidents to occur. Maybe it was a dog that, even though well-trained, simply couldn’t hold it in this time while you were working late.
Maybe it was your child or spouse who didn’t want to listen and brought food or beverages into the room to watch TV or sit on the couch.
It can be frustrating, but many homeowners make a common mistake: they try to scrub the stain out as quickly as possible.
Why is that a mistake? Simply put, when you are scrubbing, you are actually pushing the staining material deeper into the carpet fibers. With Scotchgard, that staining mess will usually sit on the surface for a while, allowing you to blot it up, rather than scrubbing it in.
Still, even if you blot the stain up properly, some of that staining material, whether it’s urine, sauce, grape juice, or something else, will likely seep its way deeper down where you can’t see. It will affect the coloration of your carpet, but more than that it can cause an unpleasant odor over time.
This is why it’s important to use water to help remove staining materials. The right cleaning chemicals, or solutions, can also be necessary, depending on the staining material, how long it has set in, and the type of carpeting it is.
Instead of guessing, getting frustrated, or giving up, simply contact Royal Interior Cleaning. No matter how long the stain has been there, this company has the right tools, cleaning solutions, and know-how to help restore many different types of carpeting, even if it’s a few years old.
