Let’s be honest—very few people actually enjoy cleaning carpets. Or cleaning in general, for that matter. If everyone loved it, we’d either be out of a job… or we’d need a lot more franchisees!
A quick (and admittedly gritty) chat with a handful of Elite franchisees revealed some of the most challenging carpet cleaning jobs they’ve encountered—situations where professional expertise isn’t just helpful, it’s essential. While these jobs are never pleasant, the satisfaction of restoring a space and the gratitude from customers always makes the effort worthwhile.
When Household Accidents Go Too Far
Steve Dury, Elite franchisee servicing Bathurst and Orange, recalls two particularly memorable jobs.
In one case, a customer had been forced to keep their dog indoors while they were away. When they returned, their bedroom carpet had suffered multiple “deposits”. Steve and his team were able to thoroughly clean and sanitise the carpet, completely removing both visible contamination and odour.
“The property was a rental,” Steve explains, “and when we returned about a year later, there was absolutely no sign—visually or otherwise—that anything had ever happened.”
Another challenging job involved a therapeutic massage room, where massage oils had repeatedly spilled onto the carpet and been walked in over time. The combination of oil and embedded dirt made cleaning extremely difficult, but through professional carpet cleaning and specialised treatment, the carpet was restored to very good condition.
Cleaning Challenges in Aged Care Facilities
Stephen Ross, Elite franchisee on the Fraser Coast, highlights a different kind of challenge.
“We work with several aged care and community facilities,” Stephen says. “Unfortunately, falls do happen, which means we’re sometimes called in to remove blood stains from carpets.”
While these stains can be confronting, professional carpet stain removal and sanitising techniques allow trained technicians to deal with them safely, effectively and hygienically.
Flood Damage: One of the Most Distressing Situations
One of the most difficult—and emotionally distressing—types of carpet damage for property owners is flood and water damage. With water intrusion, time is critical.
“If carpets can be saved, drying them quickly is absolutely vital,” says Steve Armour, Elite franchisee servicing Logan and Brisbane’s southside. “Mould is the biggest enemy. The only way to prevent it is to remove moisture as fast as possible.”
Professional 24/7 water damage restoration ensures carpets are assessed early, extracted correctly and dried using appropriate equipment to minimise long-term damage and health risks.
All Elite services follow recognised IICRC standards for safe, effective cleaning and restoration.
When the Job Is Too Big for DIY
These stories highlight one thing clearly: some carpet cleaning jobs are not suitable for DIY attempts. Without the right knowledge, products and equipment, it’s easy to make the problem worse—or permanent.
Elite Maintenance Services Group professionals are trained to handle the jobs most people would rather not face.
Dealing With a Tough Carpet Cleaning Situation?
If you’re facing a carpet issue that’s unpleasant, overwhelming or urgent, you don’t have to handle it alone.
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From everyday spills to the toughest clean-ups, Elite Maintenance Services Group is ready to help—so you don’t have to.
