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Keeping your carpet clean is a housekeeping priority. But no matter how careful you are, stains can still happen, making a carpet cleaning a necessity. Which substances do stain removal experts find are most likely to ruin your carpet? Here are five staining substances that require immediate cleaning.

5 Substances That Call for Immediate Carpet Cleaning

1. Red Wine

Carpet CleaningRed wine is the number one carpet-ruining substance. It can set almost immediately, and it causes a very visible stain. Hosts have been known to serve only white wines to their guests just to avoid staining their carpets. If you love your reds and a guest spills a bit, use a paper towel to soak up as much as you can, then schedule a carpet cleaning to try and remove the spot.

2. Pet Urine

While pet urine is relatively easy to clean up and doesn’t always stain carpets, it can ruin them by soaking into the carpet pad beneath, causing odors to linger. Professional carpet cleaning or a replacement might be the only solution.

3. Salt

If you live in a snowy area, you’re familiar with the sidewalk salt that gets tracked into your home. This salt is highly corrosive and can ruin your carpets over the course of a few winters, breaking it down and making it look matted and flattened. Vacuum regularly in the winter to remove salt and minimize damage.

4. Dirt

Even dirt from your front yard can wreck your carpet. You might think that you’re vacuuming it all up, but dirt particles accumulate in the lower layers of your carpet, making them look permanently dirty over time. This is why you might notice “tracks” on your carpet that show where your family walks most often.

5. Water

Professional carpet cleaners may use water to restore your carpet, but flood water can encourage mold and mildew growth. It can also cause your carpet to ripple and bulge. If you experience a burst pipe, leaking kitchen appliance, or another emergency that soaks your carpet, schedule a carpet cleaning to soak up the water and save your carpet.  

 

If you fear that your carpet is damaged beyond repair, call Lakes Area Professional Carpet Care, a full-service carpet care provider in Branson, MO. Their team uses the latest carpet cleaning techniques and the highest quality cleansers to alleviate tough stains. Visit their website to view all of their services and see photos, and call (417) 334-6049 to learn more. 

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