Getting a pet can bring tons of joy into your home, but they also come with some extra messes, especially on carpeting. Luckily, professional carpet cleaning can keep your flooring looking like new and reduce or eliminate pet odors. However, here are a few tips to keep your carpet clean and odor-free in between appointments. 

3 Carpet Cleaning Tips for People Getting Their First Pet

1. Clean Messes Quickly

Accidents are inevitable with young pets, and the quicker you remove them, the less likely they are to stain. Absorb as much liquid as you can right away, and then use an enzymatic cleaner for liquid accidents to remove the urea and proteins and neutralize smells. For solid stains, use a putty knife to pick up debris instead of grinding it into carpet fibers with a paper towel. 

2. Vacuum Periodically

The more pet hair and dander on your carpet, the more they’ll get ground into the fibers and cause damage over time. Most pet owners should vacuum at least once or twice a week, or even more frequently for pets that shed a lot. Additionally, brush dogs outside to get rid of excess hair and have all pets groomed a few times a year. 

3. Protect High Traffic Areas

Even with proper house training, pets are likely to damage carpet fibers with their claws or by tracking in dirt and debris from outside. You can protect high traffic areas by wiping paws and putting down floor mats around entryways and over areas that experience extra wear, like hallways. This can keep the entire carpet looking even, instead of having one section that looks discolored or worn. 

Professional carpet cleaning service about twice a year can also protect your carpet and keep your home looking and smelling fresh. Superior Carpet Care in Texarkana, TX, offers customizable services, including basic carpet cleaning, upholstery cleaning, and pet odor removal. Visit the website to see a full list of options, or call (903) 319-7854 for a quote.