Bacteria in carpets can create odors and can pose a health risk for you and your family. There are many types of bacteria that can live and grow in your carpet and there are different methods for dealing with the problem. Here is some information and a few tips on keeping your carpets healthy and odor-free.
Sometimes even new carpet can be plagued with odors from bacteria. There is a particular bacteria that can cause a new carpet to smell faintly of cat urine. The bacteria produces small amounts of butyric acid and is introduced into the carpet during the manufacturing process. The carpet industry is trying to find ways of dealing with this problem, and though the bacteria causes no damage, the bottom line is that the smell will not go away and any new carpeting installed that has the problem should be returned to the manufacturer.
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Over the normal life of any carpet, bacteria will grow that can be controlled or removed by the homeowner, or in some cases, by professional carpet cleaners. One of the important things to remember is to effectively clean and dry any spills on your carpet before bacteria has a chance to develop. When you’ve cleaned up the spill (vinegar is good for cleaning spots and killing germs) make sure the carpet is completely dry. Use a fan aimed on the spot until it is thoroughly dried and check later for any odors that might indicate bacteria growth. Regular vacuuming is also essential, especially in those high traffic areas.
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It’s absolutely essential to have a periodic professional carpet cleaning – they can remove dirt and bacteria that you can’t get at, using steam-cleaning equipment that gets to the bottom of the fibers. If you have pets or a lot of foot traffic, you may want to have a professional carpet cleaning at least once a year. Regular professional cleaning will extend the life of your carpets and will help keep them looking (and smelling) their very best.
You can contact Timothy at Sydney metro carpet cleaning to get your carpet professionally steam cleaned.
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