How To Keep Your Carpet Clean With Pets

When it comes to having pets in our homes, most of us treat them like one of our children. They
sleep with us, play with us, and sometimes even eat with us. But when you have carpet in your
home, they can cause quite a mess. With all the love that our pets bring, they also bring things
like potty training, litter boxes, muddy paws after a big storm, fur in places we don’t even see,
and sometimes drool. So if you have a four-legged friend and need some tips to keep your home
feeling clean, keep reading!

Keep A Doormat And Towel By Your Door (Especially During The Rainy Seasons)

When it rains, it pours. Have you ever had a pet track those muddy paws all-around your home
after some time outside? It is no fun trying to get those stains out, so try cleaning your pet as
much as you can before they enter your home. Using a towel on their paws and fur before they
come back inside will not only prevent your carpets from staining, but that wet dog smell will
not take over your home when they come back inside. A doormat can also help the mess when
they run inside quickly, and you cannot get to the towel soon enough. Prevention is vital when
dealing with mud and carpet.

Keep A Mat Under The Litter Box

Cats are clean animals by nature. They are always cleaning and making sure their spaces are neat
and tidy. But when they use a litter box, they don’t mind shaking off their paws to keep clean,
even if it means litter landing on your carpets that you will have to vacuum later. Having a mat
under your cat’s litter box will prevent the mess they make when they shake their paws after
getting out, and it will prevent unwanted smells lingering deep in your carpet. Most pet stores
sell mats to put underneath litter boxes so you can avoid the mess as best possible. If you want to
go an extra step, try placing the litter box in the garage and letting your pet out as much as
possible throughout the day to prevent any accidents.

Buy Blankets For Your Pet

We all love cuddling with our beloved pets, but no one likes their carpets, bed, or couches to
smell like them. Having blankets designated for our furry friends will help with the smell, and
pets love having things of their own! Throw a blanket over your couch when you want to lay
with your dog or cat, and you won’t have to worry about the mess of fur they would have left
behind. The great thing about having a blanket for your pet is that you can move it wherever they
want to lay. Whether it be the carpet or your couch, your pet can sleep peacefully, and your mind
can be put at ease when you don’t have to worry about vacuuming the sofa over and over.

Dish Soap

Yes! You read that right. Dish soap can help get those tough stains out. If you leave the house for
a while or are potty training your puppy, dish soap can usually handle the mess until you can get
your carpets cleaned. Keep a bottle handy, so you can be prepared for the messes that come with
having a pet.

And If It Is Too Late For The Dish Soap Method

Hire a carpet cleaning company. Sometimes our pets leave messes that we cannot handle, and
there is nothing better than having your carpets professionally cleaned. When you get your
carpets cleaned, your pets are less likely to have accidents since the smell is fresh, and they aren’t
reminded that your carpets could be a place to “go” when they need to. Sometimes, we become
nose blind to the smells our pets leave behind, and it can turn guests away when they come to
visit. It is advised to get your carpets cleaned 1-2 times per year to keep your carpets smelling
brand new.

If you are looking for the best in the business, why not give us a call? Our trained technicians are
ready for you. Call DNA Pro Cleaning & Restoration today at (703) 520-5060

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Why Clean Carpets Matter

Carpet cleaning is one of the most overlooked cleaning solutions in homes because people get a false sense of cleanliness after they have vacuumed. If you have pets, then you know how pet hair seems to accumulate in the fibers of your carpet, especially in the corners of the room.

Pet hair has its own set of allergens, mites, and sometimes fleas. Fleas leave behind waste that gets ground into your carpet and without adequate cleaning, it lives there.

Regular cleaning of carpets has other benefits too. It keeps your carpet looking cleaner, extends its life, and improves airflow throughout the home.

How Dirty Carpets Impact Your Health

Your carpets are at the bottom end of gravity. Everything falls on them. Dust mites, pet hair, particle pollution, lead, mold spores, pesticides, dirt, and dust dig deep into carpets. That’s just what settles into your carpet from inside the home. Add the outside dirt and allergens along with anything else you’ve stepped in, and that carpet becomes a health hazard.

The most at risk are people with severe allergies and children. Children are not only closer to the ground, but they spend time playing on the floor. Babies learn to crawl and explore their world by putting everything in their mouths, which includes whatever grime is in the carpet.

Regular vacuuming is good for the surface area of your carpet, but what about the ground-in dirt that gets into the fibers? The more dirt, the more bacteria begins to grow.

Most households can make do with annual carpet cleaning, but homes with lots of traffic and small children should try to clean the carpets every 6-9 month and every 3-4 months with children and pets.

Choosing the Right Carpet Cleaning Company

Search the internet for cleaning carpet companies and you’ll get dozens upon dozens of results. How do you choose? Aren’t they all the same anyway? Not even close.

The very last thing you should look at when comparing companies is the price. You can find some inexpensive options, but you will get poor results. Amateur carpet cleaners often don’t know the equipment and don’t have the same knowledge and experience as a trained technician.

Here are a few things to look for:

• Eco-friendly – using only safe, non-toxic carpet solutions.
• llCRC and CRI standards – The Institution of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification and the Carpet and Rug Institute, teaches the science of carpet cleaning to professional providers. There is a scientific method for optimal results.
• Positive Reviews – Check Google, Angie’s List, Yelp, and other local listings for reviews about the company you are thinking about choosing. Talk to people you know who have used them. If something seems off about the service, they will be sure to tell you.

 

Cleaning your carpets isn’t really a DIY job unless you were trained by someone who knows how to do it properly. Your health can be so greatly impacted by a dirty carpet that the American Lung Association has a section on their website discussing how your carpet can have a negative impact on health.

And remember, carpets inside of businesses get dirty too. Those carpets need to be cleaned as frequently if not more so than households due to the higher traffic volume.

Pick a day every year that you can plan to have your carpets cleaned. It will extend the life of the carpet, keep your home smelling fresh, and give you better health.

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Preventing Water Damage In Your Home

Water can enter your house from almost anywhere or it can already be inside your house in the pipes that run to your sink and toilet. It doesn’t matter the source, what is important is the damage it causes.

Water inside the house can be damaging and expensive. It can rot, rust, erode, and mold different surface types like wood, pipes, and carpet.

Once water gets into the carpet, it will begin to smell and compromise the look of your floor. Drying the carpet won’t help because the pad beneath it will stay damp for a long period of time. A professional cleaning will be required to remove the smell.

Water in, or on the walls, can leave big watermarks and start to weaken the wall. Metal and water cause rust which also leaves marks, and water can erode electrical wires, which can start fires.

Roof

The first stop from cloud to ground will obviously be the tallest point. Your roof can be a key point in preventing water from entering the home. If even one tile is missing, it gives the water a chance to make its way in.

Safely checking your roof before the rainy season is important as roof leaks can develop for many reasons such as wind and storm damage, improper installation, and lack of maintenance. You should also check for missing roof tiles, cracks/damage on the sheet metal, and if you have shingles, check those as well. Fixing any holes or cracks would be your first step. After that, take a look around and notice any spots that look weak or damaged, and arrange to have them repaired.

Leaky roofs are a problem for the entire household as they can pose health and safety risks. Constant water leakage will work it’s way from the attic to the foundation, causing expensive damage.

Gutters

The purpose of a gutter is to help catch the rainfall and ensure it stays away from the roof and foundation of your home. I’m sure you’ve heard of cleaning your gutters before a big rainstorm, but what about cracks or damage? Noticing little granules in your gutters could mean your roof’s coating needs to be resealed.

Clean out any leaves or debris in your gutters to give the water a clear path to the downpipe. It is also a good idea to check out that downpipe and make sure that there isn’t anything such as dead animals, nests, or gunk blocking the path down.

Check the Inside

Checking the inside of your house can be just as important as checking the outside. Look at your ceiling for any signs of water damage or cracks already visible. You will want to notice water damage before the rain starts, so that you can take appropriate measures to repair the damage, and keep it from getting worse.

Doors and Windows

Don’t forget to go around the house checking the windows. Windows tend to leak when the seals get weak and often go unnoticed until the damage is extensive. You can check your windows by having someone spray water against them while another person checks for water on the inside.

Doors and windows have seals on them for the purpose of keeping water on the outside, and not letting it in. Check the seals on your doors to make sure that they are intact and working properly. This will help identify any weak or missing seals.

Clear Branches

Nature can also bring its own drain plug that clogs up drains. Water backs up and has nowhere to go but inside your home. Check your drains to make sure they are not covered with dirt and leaves.

Any trees that you have with dead branches on them could cause an extreme amount of damage in a storm. They can fly through windows, damage cars, and/or cause a huge hole in your roof! Cutting them down before the rainy season starts is the best way to avoid the destructive path of an angry tree arm.

Make sure your roof, walls, ceiling, gutters, and trees are taken care of before this rainy season starts. Even having your basement filled with sandbags to avoid flooding can be a smart idea. No one wants to deal with a huge leak in the middle of a storm! Using these tips to help prepare your house for this rainy season can save you time and money in the long run.

 

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