Now that the winter season is rolling around, your pets will most likely be spending more time indoors. This could possibly mean 2 things for your household. One, this will mean more potential foot traffic treading over your carpet. Second, it is more common for little dogs to become finicky if they do not particularly like the colder weather, and opt for using your carpet as their new “potty place”. The holiday season is the time for celebration, and what’s better than spending that time with your closest family and friends. That’s why you want to put your best foot forward, and care for your carpet!

The key to cleaning and maintaining high- traffic areas is to try and prevent the accumulation and buildup of dirt. There are several simple steps that will help keep your carpets tidy, and greatly lessen the potential of debris buildup and stains.

  • Vacuum

It’s imperative to adapt a routinely vacuum schedule. You want to keep the amount of dirt that is collected into the carpet fibers to an absolute minimum. If you allow debris to compile, adding heavy foot traffic will begin to push the dirt further into the carpet fiber layers. Hence, the prominence of the vacuum!

  • Spot Treatments/Solutions

There are many different carpet cleaning solutions tailored to whatever your concern may be, whether it’s regarding pet stains, spot treatment, or high-traffic areas. Woolite makes a Heavy Traffic Carpet Cleaner that is easy, and effective for high-traffic areas. This carpet cleaner provides the extra strength for eliminating stains as well as eliminating bad odors. Also, this Woolite cleaner is perfect for cleaning up your pesky pet stains. It also has the advantage of the scotch gard protection to keep your carpet looking as good as new.

To use this carpet cleaner, spray over the designated carpet area. Let the carpet cleaner absorb for a few minutes, and then begin rubbing the carpet with a damp towel, or you can also use a mop. Stay off the wet carpet and allow it ample time to dry. Finally, after the carpet is dry, vacuum over your carpet thoroughly.

 

  • Professional Steam Cleaning

If your pets have urinated too frequently on your carpets, it’s a smart idea to get your carpets professionally cleaned. Bacteria from the urine can be pulled into the carpet pad, and become a nesting ground for foul, lingering odors. Hot water extraction is the best solution for killing all that bacteria, and cleaning the carpets down to the deepest levels. Professional carpet cleaners can also replace your carpet padding, if it’s too damaged beyond repair.