5 Quick Steps To Keep Your Carpet Clean From Pets
We all know that a dog is a man’s best friend, but they can create challenges when they make a mess of our clean carpets. From urine stains to hair and footprints, our pets can be a source of frustration. However, they’re a part of our lives that are here to stay. It’s essential to take steps to properly care for our carpets to ensure that they don’t suffer damage due to our pets.
Why Do We Need To Keep Our Carpets Clean From Pets?
To lengthen the lifespan of your carpet, there are various steps you can take. As a general rule of thumb, cats groom themselves more often than dogs, but they can still create a significant mess when they shed their fur. This may cause allergies for some individuals if not cleaned up regularly. Additionally, pets with long nails can cause serious damage to the pile of your carpets, and pet urine can result in unpleasant odours or stains.
If your carpet has been affected by pet stains for a long time, there are several steps we can take before cleaning. This will help ensure that your carpet stays in good shape while reducing time and stress during the dry cleaning process.
Quick Steps To Keep Your Carpet Clean When You Have Pets
Pick the Right Kind Of Carpet
When choosing a new carpet or replacing an old one, certain choices can minimize potential damage. We recommend selecting a cut pile carpet, as loop pile carpets can cause your pet’s paws to get stuck and create unnecessary damage. Opt for a carpet that closely resembles your pet’s coat colour to make their fur less noticeable.
Synthetic carpets are also an excellent choice, as they are less likely to stain. Regular vacuuming of your carpet or lounge is advisable to remove pet hair and general debris. If you have individuals with allergies in your home, a HEPA (High-Efficiency Particulate Air) vacuum is highly recommended. We also advise having your carpet cleaned by a professional from Elite annually, as we can guarantee proper removal of hair, dust mites, stains, and odours.
Deal With Urine Stains As Quickly As Possible
Pet urine stains become more difficult to remove if not addressed quickly. Many people mistakenly grab a household cleaning product and try to scrub out the stain, which often exacerbates the problem, as most home cleaning products cannot effectively remove stains or eliminate odours. Leave it to the professionals—our proprietary Supa Sanitiser is highly effective for eliminating the impact of pet urine on your carpet.
Urine stains can widen the fibres of your carpet, making it easier for the stain to reach the subfloor and damage the surface tension. This can make removal extremely challenging. The persistent odours are due to uric salts, which can only be removed with an enzymatic cleaner.
Keep Your Carpet Protected
It is crucial to scotch-guard older carpets to ensure that the fibres remain strong and well-protected against stains. You may need to repeat this on a semi-regular basis to maintain protection against dirt and stains. We recommend having this done by the professionals at Elite to ensure that the fibres are treated properly. Attempting to do it yourself could result in missed spots, allowing stains to penetrate the untreated areas.
Use Rugs In Your House
If there are areas in your house that receive high foot traffic from your pets, consider laying down rugs. They are much easier to clean than carpets and simpler to replace if needed. If your pet must stay indoors, try to discourage them from going on your carpets by placing their bedding or toys in other areas of your home. You can also prevent your pets from bringing dirt inside by using doormats made from sturdy or slightly abrasive materials at entrances.
Groom Your Pets
We advise keeping your dog’s nails trimmed to reduce the potential damage to your carpets, along with wiping your dog’s paws when they are dirty. Ensure that long-haired dogs or cats are groomed regularly to minimize unnecessary shedding. It may also help to put a cover or coat on your pet after brushing or bathing them, especially during shedding seasons.
Final Conclusions
If you own a pet, it’s essential to follow the steps outlined above to ensure that your carpet lasts as long as possible and remains clean throughout its lifespan. Regular vacuuming is one of the best ways to achieve this. However, in some cases, vacuuming alone may not suffice. The best way to ensure that your carpets stay fresh year-round is to have them professionally dry-cleaned by the experts at Elite. This service effectively deep cleans your carpets, removing fur, dirt, and pet urine stains while also eliminating allergens, making your home more pleasant for all occupants.
Choose Elite For High-Quality Dry Cleaning
If you are struggling to deal with pet odours or stains in your home, don’t worry. The experts at Elite have over 40 years of experience in the carpet cleaning industry, and no job is too big or small for us to handle. Get in touch today by calling 131580 to book your service. We adhere to IICRC standards, ensuring compliance and excellence in all our services.