Adding a pet to your family can bring a ton of joy to your home. However, animals also come with their fair share of messes, especially for heavily carpeted homes. Luckily, a few simple carpet cleaning steps can help you maintain your flooring and keep it looking like new for years to come.

A Pet Owner’s Guide to Clean Carpets

1. Clean Stains Immediately

If your pet has an accident or tracks mud onto the carpet, clean it up as quickly as possible. Stains set into carpet fibers, making them more difficult to remove over time. Larger stains, like urine, can also seep down into the carpet pad if left unaddressed.

Soak up as much of the liquid or stain as you can by blotting the spot with paper towels. Use water and detergent or a specialized carpet cleaner to saturate the area and remove the stain.

2. Vacuum Regularly

Even if your pet doesn’t create noticeable stains, their hair and dander will likely get embedded in your carpet fibers. Vacuum at least once a week to minimize the amount of pet hair around your home. Consider vacuuming more often depending on how much the animal sheds, and during high-shedding seasons. Don’t forget to vacuum the furniture and dust other surfaces, as well.

3. Invest in Grooming

Limit pet hair on the carpet by getting your four-legged friend groomed regularly. Different breeds have different requirements, so check with your vet or groomer for recommendations. Between grooming appointments, brush your dog outside to catch any loose hairs before they fall off indoors.

4. Take Preventive Measures

Sometimes, your best bet at having clean carpets is keeping your pets off them entirely. Consider adding baby gates or closing doors to carpeted rooms while you’re training your pets, and when they come inside on muddy and rainy days. Set out floor mats to prevent them from tracking outside messes directly onto your carpet.

Professional carpet cleaning can help you remove tough stains left behind by your pets. Trust the team at J.L. Williard Carpet Care in High Point, NC, to take care of your home. They provide carpet, upholstery, mattress, and rug cleaning for residents throughout the Guilford County area. This family-owned and -operated company has been in business for more than 40 years, providing fully insured, 24-hour service. To request a carpet cleaning quote, visit them online, or call (336) 885-8519.