Keeping your home looking clean and smelling fresh can be challenging if you have carpets and pets. Furry friends can cause significant wear and tear as well as stains on carpeting. Luckily, there are a few easy ways to keep your floors in excellent shape. Use these tips to minimize pet damage in between professional carpet cleanings.

How to Keep Your Carpets Clean

1. Keep Mud Outdoors

When your dog gets back from a walk, stop outside the door and wipe down their legs and feet, as well as any obviously dirty areas. If they’re extremely muddy, you can rinse them off with a hose.

The less dirt that comes into the house, the cleaner your carpet will be in the long run.

2. Clean Your Pet & Their Toys

The dirtier your dog or cat is, the more mess they’ll get on the carpet. Regular grooming also helps reduce shedding. Most dogs should be washed at least once a month and brushed every two or three days.

Cats should be brushed every one to two days. This helps remove extra hair that would otherwise work its way into your carpet. Also, launder or wipe down your animal’s toys every few days to prevent grime from building up and rubbing off on the floor.

3. Don’t Let Messes Sit

If your pet makes a mess on your carpet, clean it up immediately, before it dries. The longer it sits, the longer the stain has to soak in. Blot up liquid with paper towels or clean cloths.

Press the stain instead of rubbing, as the latter can spread the stain and damage carpet fibers. If the stain has already set, professional carpet cleaning can treat the discoloration and odor.

For deep carpet cleaning and pet odor removal services, call Superior Carpet Care in Texarkana, TX. This full-service carpet and fabric cleaning company has over 20 years of experience in carpet stain removal. The team offers a full guarantee on all their work and even performs 24/7 emergency cleaning. For a free estimate, call (903) 319-7854 or visit the website.