Why Is My Carpet Still Dirty After Cleaning?
Owning a carpet is a commitment – as long as you keep up with the rug. What we mean when we say that is you need to maintain the upkeep on the fabric fibers, or else it’ll start to look ragged and old.
And along the way, you’ll be prone to some common issues like dirty shoes dragging mud inside, dog fur accumulating, and a little bit of spilt wine. But if you clean it up and wash your rugs often, you should be able to maintain its livelihood.
There are special circumstances where cleaning a rug regularly will not make the surfaces look close-to-new. Some of those are listed below with minor detail.
Your carpet may be too old
After a certain period of time, fibers are just going to deteriorate. There’s nothing you can do about it.
Depending on when you purchased the rug, yours may have a floor life of anywhere from five to fifteen years. Fading, wearing down, and fraying may start to occur if it’s nearing the end – and no cleaning will reverse that process.
You may be using the wrong cleaning products
Detergent and clean water do matter. If you don’t use the proper products, residue can be left behind and that’ll give your rugs an “old” look and smell. Especially if mildew starts to fester over time. Without you knowing, dust and dirt will begin to stick in places and build up pretty quickly.
So, what do you do? You can ask a professional for a recommendation on what products to use. Or, you can call our team over at Under the Rug Floor Care. We’ve got you covered with experienced workers and a step-by-step cleaning process that’s proven to work. Just set up an appointment today and we’ll get it done in just one day!
You may be using too much water
Did you know that if you use water improperly, you can actually do more harm to your carpet than help? That’s because the water sits on top of the carpet and then soaks into the jute backing. As a result, dull colors and older looks will be inadvertently achieved.
To add, too much water can give your carpet excess moisture. That means everything will be soaked for a long, long time. Extensive drying times can be a nuisance, and pretty irritating.
You might not be rinsing thoroughly
Rushing through a carpet cleaning is a big no-no in our book.
Most people cut corners when it comes to the rinsing part of the job. And that’s bad because if you don’t rinse properly, you can leave behind residue on the carpet. Like a domino effect, this will then cause dirt to stick in the fabric fibers and more of a mess will occur as a result.
The point of cleaning a carpet is to get it to look new; not to get it worse off than before you started the cleaning.
Your carpet may not be going through the correct drying process
Drying is one step that a lot of people think they can just throw out the window – but it’s very important. You don’t want a soggy carpet, right?
Let’s put it to you this way, soaked carpets collect dirt and smell very quickly. That’s why we highly suggest sitting down and mapping out a drying plan before you start the cleaning process.
Our suggestion? Hire Under the Rug Floor Care to have your back. If you do, you’ll get the inspecting, rinsing, pre-vacuuming, drying, and everything in between for a great price. And trust us, it’s a lot less stress on your back.
