Not sure if your carpets need cleaning?

As a general rule, carpets should be cleaned annually to maintain their appearance and improve longevity of the product. But hey, life happens and we sometimes forget to carry out this routine maintenance. If you’re not sure when you last had your carpets professionally cleaned, see if any of the below resonates. It might be time to make a call!

Something smells

If you’re starting to notice a smell in your home that doesn’t quite seem right, you might want to check on your carpets. Odour is generally caused by the off-gassing from bacteria or mould. To treat the odour, you need to remove the food source for the bacteria or prevent the growth of mould. This can’t always be achieved with most super-market bought products, and doing it yourself can be a real challenge without the right equipment! It’s always best to engage a professional at this time to ensure odours are removed at the source.

The colour has changed

You’ll notice this if you ever move furniture around your rooms. The colour of your carpets can change slowly over time, often darkening a few shades in high traffic areas. It’s really important to treat this as soon as you notice the signs of change, to prevent the stains setting in for life.

Stains that won’t budge

The science in carpet cleaning is quite complex. Different carpet fibres require different cleaning methods, there is no one size fits all approach. Using DIY home methods can sometimes make things worse, so the best solution is to contact a professional as soon as possible.

It just doesn’t feel right

Carpet should feel soft to the touch. If you run your hand across it and feel rough or gritty areas, it may be due for a clean. This can be a sign that substances have embedded themselves in the fibres, compressing them. A deep clean by a professional can make it feel brand new, allowing those fibres to fluff back up.

It’s making you sneeze

Carpets can host allergens such as dust mites, dust mite excrement, pet dander and mould spores. The presence of this in your home can trigger allergic reactions and respiratory reactions in asthmatics. The only way to treat this is via professional cleaning. If you or someone in your family suffers from allergies or asthma it’s a good idea to have a standing appointment every year with a Jim’s Carpet Cleaning professional.

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