According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, 75% of all indoor air  quality concerns can be attributed to poorly maintained carpets. Keep in mind that carpets  by themselves do not contribute to indoor air pollution. It’s the lack of carpet maintenance that causes health concerns. In fact, carpets are beneficial to the indoor environment because  carpets act to help trap indoor dust, pollen, tobacco smoke and other contaminants for easy removal by periodic cleaning. The nation’s leading carpet mills and the  EPA agree that residential carpets should be professionally cleaned at least once a year to address appearance, health and indoor air quality concerns. Commercial carpets should be cleaned every 3 to 6 months depending on the type of facility.  If you have pets, children, or areas of heavy traffic, professional cleaning should be scheduled more often or as needed to maintain appearance, health and air quality standards.

The spotting substances that can cause you the most problems are red wine, red beverages, urine, vomit, mustard, certain dyes and inks, any kind of bleach, plant foods and fertilizers, corrosive liquids, acne preparations, insecticides, furniture stains and certain paints. These types of spots must be dealt with immediately or they may cause permanent damage to your carpet. For expert advice on removal of these substances, call your professional cleaner immediately. In Mercer or Bucks counties call Allstate Services at 609-586-5833.

Common household food and beverage can be easily removed by applying your favorite household spotter to a clean, white terry cloth and gently blot the spot. This will cause it to transfer to the cloth. Always remember to pre-test all spotters in an inconspicuous area to determine compatibility with your carpet.  Also, make sure to pre-test all spotters before use on any kind of wool carpet, oriental rug , area rug, drapery or furniture 

If you’ve got a question on how to clean and restore any type of surface, and if you reside in Mercer County, NJ or Bucks County, PA, feel free to take advantage of almost 2 decades of cleaning and restoration expertise. Call Rodney and Michele  at 609-586-5833. We’ll be glad to help.