Pets: they’re our best friends, but sometimes they treat our homes with a casual disregard normally associated with teenagers or fraternity brothers. Here are some pet-related carpet maintenance tips from the acknowledged leader among Portland carpet stores.
Time is of the essence.
When you’re dealing with a pet stain, there’s no time like the present. The sooner you can be on the scene with your “cleanup crew,” the better your results will be.
Blot, don’t rub.
When a stain is still wet, begin by blotting up the excess moisture with an old towel or a paper towel. Don’t rub in a fashion that’s likely to spread the stain.
Consider a pro.
Once you’ve lifted as much of the moisture as you can, do a quick cost-benefit analysis: is the carpet a stain-resistant variety that will be easy for an amateur to tackle? Is it valuable enough that it’s worth an extra few dollars to protect?
Avoid cleaners containing ammonia.
Pets, the poor dears, aren’t the brightest members of the family, and they can sometimes confuse trace smells of ammonia for their own urine. They see this as a green light to hit the same spot again.
Soap and water.
Instead, clean the area gently with clean water with a little dish soap mixed in. Clean, blot dry, and repeat.
Of course, carpet maintenance is easier if you begin with an easy-to-maintain, stain-resistant carpet from that finest of Portland carpet stores, Buyright Carpet & Tile. Visit our showroom to learn more!
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