4 Types of Contaminants that Require Carpet Cleaning Services

Carpets can enhance the style and comfort of any room in the house, however, they can also disguise dirt, odors, and other contaminants. You probably don’t give too much thought about what can stain carpets and make them look worn before their time. While vacuuming and taking off shoes does help, it is unfortunately not enough to keep carpets completely clean. Professional cleaning is needed to take care of carpet stain removal.

Due to the amount of use that most carpets get, they are often the prime target for many types of bacteria, germs, and allergens. Many times, tenants may rent a new apartment or owners will buy a new house without knowing exactly how clean the carpets are. Sometimes new carpets are not an option based on budget or type of dwelling. Since many apartment high-rises require a certain percentage of carpeting, tenants must keep the existing carpeting from the previous tenants. It is hard to know exactly what might be in the carpet, especially if there are apparent stains.

The following are the most common culprits to creating stains on your carpet:

1. Dirt and Dust

Dirt and dust are the leading cause of stains and wear on a carpet. They are bound to collect on your carpet, no matter how great of a cleaner you are. They are tracked into the house every time you enter or through open doors and windows. Dust accumulates from human and pet hair, mildew spores, dust mites, soil, and other sources. And it never really goes away—wipe it away one day and it will be back within a week.

2. Dander

Pets and people alike shed skin all day long. Small insects such as mites, ticks, and fleas love to hide in carpet and feed on the skin or dander. Regular vacuuming can help reduce the amount of dander in a carpet, but carpet cleaning services will do a more thorough job of getting rid of them and can help to reduce allergies.

3. Mildew and Mold

Carpets are susceptible to holding mildew and mold, particularly after flood damage, when the carpet was moist. Mildew and mold might not always be visible, so if a carpet did get wet for any reason, it is important to dry the carpet thoroughly. It should also be cleaned to get rid of any mildew or mold residue so it does not permanently stain and damage the carpet.

4. Food

We have all spilled food or drinks before. Unfortunately, when it happens on the carpet, it becomes a problem. Depending on the food or drink, the spill can cause a major stain. And, if it is not properly treated afterward, it may cause the carpet to be damaged and emit odors.

Regular vacuuming and removing shoes in the house will help to prolong the life of the carpet and of course, keep it cleaner. However, professional carpet cleaning is the only way to ensure that a carpet is thoroughly rid of dirt, dander, mildew, and food stains. Contact the carpet experts at SteamCo Carpet Cleaning today and make your carpets look brand new!