If your carpet has an unpleasant odour and you’ve noticed that it’s permeating in your home, you should consider checking for these potential sources that may require a deodorizer or a qualified carpet cleaning specialist.

Here are some of the main causes of odours in your carpet:

• Dampness and moisture

Often, moisture can get underneath your carpet, and this can lead to musty odours. Usually, moisture can come from spills, humidity, leaks in your roof or potted plants that drip onto your carpet. If this is not appropriately addressed, it can cause mould and mildew and can grow under the padding. When this happens, it becomes a health risk to your family.

• Pet odour

Having pets in your home is a rewarding experience, but when they use your floor as a bathroom, then the unpleasant smell can really linger. In fact, there are times even after you’ve cleaned your carpet, the smell of urine may return, because the bacteria generated by the urine will remain in the rug fibers, and it will continue to smell until it is professionally cleaned.

• Food and drink spills

Food and drinks that spill onto the carpet can cause stains and odours. Like the mess left by your pets, these spills can attract bacteria. It is difficult to fully remove food and drink stains without the proper knowledge and training. There are also a lot of misleading DIY suggestions out there. When this happens, it is recommended that you hire a qualified carpet cleaner, because they have the knowledge and experience to remove the smell and stains.

What you can do to avoid odours and stains

To avoid stains and odours in your carpet, you can do the following:

1. Always eat and drink at the table

2. Allow your pets to go outside regularly

3. Put mats at the doors to wipe shoes, and remove heavily soiled shoes

4. Vacuum regularly

5. When any spillage or accident occurs, immediately blot the affected area to remove as much of the undesirable substance as possible, before contacting professional

If you have odours lingering in your home, it may be time to seek out the help of a professional carpet cleaning company like Super-Clean PRO. Our friendly and highly trained owner operator can adequately treat your carpet and permanently remove all stains and odours within.

Certified and insured carpet cleaning specialists have years of experience in the industry, and this enables them to handle any cleaning related issue, so you can be sure that they can provide you with the results that you’re looking for.