Phoenix Carpet Cleaning and Maintenance

Carpet Appearance and Cleaning

When looking at carpet, you will notice wear in specific places that are traveled the most. To maintain the life of your carpet, it is important to reduce the amount of wear by using small area rugs or runners. During carpet cleaning times, such as vacuuming, make sure to move area rugs and vacuum throughly. It is also a good idea to use an area rug in front of large furniture to reduce wear from heavy objects.

Carpet Crushing

When carpet is new, it usually feels thick under your feet for months to come. With regular vacuuming, you should reduce the amount of crushing that happens to your carpet. Regular vacuuming will pull the strands of carpet back up into place, while pulling out any dirt and oil that causes your carpet to flatten down over time. In some cases, crushing is not entirely the owners fault. Contact the manufacturer and read any warranties if your carpet experiences a loss of pile.

Depression or Indentations in Carpet

Heavy furniture that is placed on carpet can often times leave a depression. Without proper carpet care, this indentation can be permanent. Take into consideration the use of furniture cups or glides if you plan on leaving your heavy items sitting for a while. You can also lessen the chance of carpet depression by moving your heavy objects back and forth every so often so the weight is not in a constant position on your carpet. Each time you move the objects, use your finger to gently fluff the carpet back to its previous state. If you notice any form of depression occurring, take warm water and a blow dryer to moisten area and straighten carpet strands back to state.

Fading Carpet and Color Loss

Just like any colored fabric, your carpet will need to be cared for. As a Phoenix Carpet Cleaning Company, we have run into many instances where the summer heat has faded carpet around sun lit windows. You will want to make sure you use curtains and blinds to reduce the amount of sun light that hits your carpet. Items like bleach, detergents, heating systems, and chemicals can also result in the color loss of your carpet.

Filtration Soil

If you see a dark gray or black line appearing along your carpet walls or under doors, you have filtration soil occurring. This is caused by airflow moving across the carpet allowing dander and soil to settle in one spot. Filtration soil often happens due to an off balance ventilation in the home. By preventing airflow throughout the home, excess dirt is trapped against the walls, on stairs, and under door ways. By filtering air in the home, you can reduce the risk of experiencing filtration soil. It is also important to clean your carpet throughly making sure to get edges and corners with a cleaning tool. If you have already discovered discoloration in your carpet or walls, contact Pride Carpet Care for assistance.

Carpet Fluffing and Shedding

When purchasing brand new carpet, it is normal to experience carpet fluffing and shedding for the first year after instillation. Carpet shedding will happen due to loose fibers that have fallen between threads during manufacturing. Removing these strands, balls, or fiber will not effect the look or feel of your carpet. Maintain your carpet by vacuuming it once to twice a week.

Carpet Matting

Matting usually occurs on longer threaded carpet. With foot traffic, strands in the carpet may become knotted and appear matted. To reduce matting, properly care for your carpet by laying down area rugs in high traffic areas. Additionally, properly vacuum your carpet to rid of excess fibers that may become matted with normal foot traffic.

New Installation Carpet Odor

After carpet instillation, you may find your home smelling differently. This new carpet smell can be carried from the new carpet itself, cushion, steaming tape, or adhesives. If this is bothersome to you, venerate your home with fresh air and within 48-72 hours, this odor should disappear. If problem persists, contact your carpet installer for additional tips.

Carpet Soiling

Properly maintain the beauty and life of your carpet by cleaning it regularly before it becomes extremely soiled. Soil brings oils into the carpet which will only attract more soil to stick as time passes. Vacuuming the carpet once or twice a week should pull out any extra soil before it falls into the under cushion. Carpet cleaning is especially important for lighter colored carpet, as they will appear more soiled than darker shades.

Dulling may occur when airborne particles or dirt is deposited into the carpet. To prevent your carpet from becoming soiled, take precautions and clean your carpet on a regular basis. For maximum benefit, contact a Phoenix carpet cleaning company to take care of dulling before it becomes a problem. Carpet changes color and may become grayed if not cared for properly. Never is the true color of your carpet lost when dulling occurs. Color to your carpet can be brought back with proper carpet cleaning, but does become more difficult as time passes. To avoid a yellow cast on your carpet, cleaning is important at the time you notice dulling.

Carpet Sprouting

Sprouting occurs with woven or loop carpet. If you see a strand sticking out of your carpet, it is important that you do not pull the strand. Instead, take a pair of sharp scissors and snip the strand close to the floor. Before cleaning with a vacuum, it is also recommended you check your carpet for any such strands to avoid a large pull in your carpet.

Stain Resistant Carpet

If you have just recently purchased your carpet, you most likely have a strain resistor coat on your carpet. This protects your carpet from spills and acts as a repellent making sure spills do not soak into the carpet fibers. Even with this protector on your carpet, you will still need to care and maintain your carpet. If a spill occurs, remove spots right away. Stains can still set and become permanent without proper care.  If stain sets, contact a Phoenix Carpet Cleaning company to assist you with removing immediately.

Carpet Yellowing

Pollutants from heating, cleaning solutions, bleach, and the sun can also aid in carpet yellowing. There are a few home remedies that can help reduce yellowing of carpet such as white vinegar, citrus acid, and tartaric acid have been known to be successful. For professional help with this problem, make sure to contact a Phoenix carpet cleaning company for assistance.