Spots can sometimes make an unwelcome return following carpet cleaning. The return of stains can be due to re-soiling, or when a sticky or oily residue is left on carpeting and attracts dust, dirt, and other new soil. The other reason is wicking, or when the stain has seeped into carpet backing and padding and reemerges after the carpet has been cleaned and dried. Pet urine and other significant liquid spills often cause wicking, as only the carpet pile, or top part of the carpet, was cleaned.

If you have noticed stains and spots following DIY or professional carpet cleaning, learn how to keep the problem from coming back:

Quick Action

Prevent carpet wicking by soaking up liquid spills as soon as they occur. Clean the carpet and put a white towel or stack of paper towels over the stain. Place books or other heavy objects on the towels to draw as much moisture from the carpet as possible.

Lukewarm Water

Pour a quarter cup or more of lukewarm water on a carpet stain caused by re-soiling to thoroughly rinse the fibers. Use the above method to soak up the water. If the carpeting is excessively dirty due to re-soiling, clean the spot first before rinsing it with water.

Hot Water Extraction & Pull-Back

Request professional hot water extraction from a reputable carpet cleaning service if the wicking issue continues to affect your carpeting. You may also have to pull back the carpet to allow the padding to dry completely.

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