Summer Woes: How to Protect Your Carpets

Clifton comes to life in the summer. Most of the day will be sunny, and the high temperature will be in the mid-80s (°F). People are out enjoying the warm weather. It's fun to be outside in parks and backyards with friends and family this summer, and there are lots of fun events planned. But there is a hidden danger in all the casual fun: summer can damage your carpets.

Guests You Don't Want in the Summer: Sand, Dirt, and Stains

You let in fresh air when you open the windows, but you also let in dust, pollen, and dirt that you don't want. When shoes walk on these, they get stuck in the carpet fibers and fade in color. This makes the carpet last less long. There is more humidity in Clifton because it is close to the Passaic River. This can trap dirt and make the air smell musty. Sand and other dirt can also get deep into the carpet from trips to the beach, and games played outside.

How to Avoid Making Summer's Mess in the First Place

There are two things you need to do to get rid of these summer pests. First, put nice doormats outside all the doors. Choose rough materials that can handle the weather and get dirty easily. Shake or clean your doormats often so they don't get too heavy. Another idea is to have a "shoes-off" rule at home, especially in the summer. This keeps the area much cleaner and healthy by cutting down on the dirt that people track in. Give your friends socks or shoes that can be worn inside to make things easier.

How to Get Rid of Summer Stains Besides Dirt?

When you have kids in the summer, things can also go wrong and get stuck in the carpet. If you drop an ice cream cone or lemonade at a party, summer can be very bad for carpets. Some important things you can do to get rid of summer stains:

• It won't take long to get rid of a spot after you see it. Clean up spills with a cloth that can soak up water (don't rub!) to keep the spot from getting worse. Work your way in from the outside to stop a spill from getting worse.
• To find the best way to clean a spot, you need to know what kind of spot it is. Stains from ice cream, ketchup, juice, sunscreen, and grass happen a lot in the summer.

How to Keep Your Carpets Clean in the Summer?

In Clifton, the summers are warm and humid, which can make the carpet smell worse because of the trapped wetness and smells that last from things like sunscreen, food spills, and urine from pets. These smells are things you should get rid of:

1. Open your windows and doors to let fresh air in. This helps dry the carpet and prevents smells from getting into the fibers. Ceiling fans could also help move the air in your home.
2. Baking soda can indeed get rid of smells on its own. It should be spread out on your carpet and left there for 30 minutes to an hour. After that, you should clean it very well. This gets rid of bad things and makes your floors smell good again.
3. Some important oils are lavender, lemon, and tea tree oil. Diffusing these oils will make your home smell natural and nice. Just be careful; if the oils aren't too strong, they'll hurt the carpet fibers.

What's So Important About Having a Pro Clean Your Summer Carpets?

The only way to really keep your carpets in great shape is to have Feet Up Carpet Cleaning of Clifton clean them for you.

Professional carpet cleaning gets rid of more than just dirt on the surface. It also gets rid of smells and does a deep clean. Our strong cleaning methods get rid of dirt, allergens, and dust mites that are stuck deep in the carpet fibers. These things make asthma and allergy symptoms worse in the summer. We can also get rid of strong summer smells like pet urine and mold, leaving your carpets smelling clean and new.

Better indoor air quality and the ability to get rid of stains: Regular carpet cleaning gets rid of dust mites and allergens, which makes the air cleaner and better for your family. This is especially important now that allergy season is coming up. Our techs can take care of even the worst summer spots. These professionals know how to get rid of spots on carpets in a way that doesn't hurt them.

Do not let the summer make the carpets in your Clifton home fight. They will look and feel great all season if you take care of them and have Feet Up Carpet Cleaning of Clifton clean them for you. Call us today - 973-692-6090!