What Stinks And Ways to Get Rid Of It

Whether it be from a pet, dirt, smoke, mildew, or other odor, you need to:

• Avoid it
• Identify it
• Repair it
• Prior to it's too late!

Rug and carpet odors can come from a range of sources and often we may not notice them until they get intolerable and we do not know exactly what to do about it! Here are a few suggestions to prevent smells from establishing, recognize them if they take place and exactly what steps to take in order to eliminate them.

Prevent it:

In some cases it is unavoidable, life occurs and your carpet winds up with a strange odor but taking actions to prevent it can save headaches later on. Be careful for food or drinks on the counters and tables due to the fact that a small spill can contribute to triggering a smell on your carpet or carpet. If there happens to be a spill make sure you clean it as quickly as possible to avoid left over residue that could trigger hazardous bacteria to grow.

If you recently encountered water damage, a pipe leakage, indoor flooding or any kind of water harm your rug or carpet can be severely affected if not cared for properly. You must take the necessary steps to guarantee your rug is totally dried. Water left in the carpet can cause bacteria to grow and can cause mold or mildew.

This is also real for snow this time of year - ensure that you are not leaving your carpet or carpet wet from the snow that is can be found in from the outdoors!

If you have a pet they can trigger many of the smells as well.. A safety measure you can take is to clean any mud or dirt that might be on your family pet's paws after outdoor activities. If your family pet has actually had an accident, take the necessary steps to completely clean the soiled areas to avoid bacteria development which causes undesirable smells.

Identify it:

It can be challenging to determine an odor, but through process of removal, you can have an idea of exactly what the smell might be. Ask yourselves these concerns, to have a concept of what might be triggering a certain odor.

• Do you have family pets?
• Are they enabled around the carpeted location?
• After outside activities do they be available in contact with a carpet or carpet?
• In time has your animal had accidents on the carpet or carpet?
• Was there any food or beverage that spilled on the carpet or carpet?
• For how long was it there for?
• How well was it cleaned up?
• Do you have kids who might stroll into carpeted areas with their sneakers on?
• Was there any water or smoke damage that might have taken place near or on the rug or carpet?
• Exactly what was done to dry up the water?

Repair it:

Carpets and rugs record smells and hold onto them. Nevertheless, these odors can be removed, and the time and effort will depend mostly on the type and strength of the smell. If the smell is strong, be prepared to have a professional spend a long time eliminating the odors from your carpet or rug. When possible, adding fresh air always assists to accelerate the process.

Tweeds Rug and Carpet Cleaning can gently and securely remove most offending odors caused by mildew, pets, smoke and other causes. Ask us about our cleaning and deodorizing processes if your rugs have an odor problem.