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Useful carpet care tips for pet owners

Pet owners face a big task to keep their carpets clean with the number of different messes their pets can leave behind. Fortunately there are an array of things you can do to tackle the problem, including easy ones you can do yourself and calling on periodic professional domestic carpeting cleaning from an experienced provider.

The first thing you should keep in mind is how important it is to react quickly to messes. The longer you leave them on the carpet the deeper the stain can get into the pile and the harder it is to get rid of. You should try to get everything blotted up promptly to prevent this. Avoid rubbing and never stamp down on paper towels or rags; this forces liquid further into the material.

When it comes to liquid messes you should use a cleaning product specifically designed for pets. That way it will take care of everything in the liquid, from urea to starches and proteins. They should also tackle any smells. Keep in mind that liquid will spread out as it soaks into a carpet; clean a much larger area to make sure you get rid of all of it.

Solid messes need to be picked up before you can clean. When doing this make sure you lift gently and don’t force the waste into the material. A scoop or even a putty knife works best. Push the edge down into the carpet at the outer edge of the solid and then gently push forward to scrape it up.

Even if you do a great job with each mess you would be best off arranging professional carpet cleaning every now and again. That way your carpets get a deeper clean to remove the toughest stains and any deep lying dirt. Try using a provider who provides a service that dries quickly.

Copper Beech is the most reliable provider of domestic carpet cleaning Weston Super Mare residents can call on. We have the very best equipment and products to hand as well as a highly trained team. That means clients can always expect the best from us, even if their pets have done a real number on the carpets.