There are various carpet cleaner products currently on the market, but which is the best and most effective? Different stains call for different products formulated specifically for that type of stain. Pet accidents will require a different product than high traffic areas or food spills and stains. Pet stains are best cleaned with enzyme-based products that will break down the pet waste and help to curtail marking behaviors. Wine and food stains are best cleaned with acrylic acids that will break down the stain. Treat high traffic areas with carpet cleaners specifically formulated for the situation, such as Resolve. Woolite also makes a foaming cleaner that works well on most types of stains. Natural's Miracle is a favorite of pet owners due to its non-toxic formulation and its effectiveness in decreasing further accidents on the same spot. Most of the available over-the-counter carpet cleaners are quite effective.
The effective ingredients in most carpet cleaners are quite toxic and care should be exercised when using such products. Cleaners such as Nature's Miracle are non-toxic and labeled as such, most natural cleaning products are also non-toxic.
Many household brands, including those that make carpet cleaners, offers discounts and rebates through their websites. Additionally, stores such as CVS and Walgreens regularly offer discounts to their household cleaners.
Many high traffic areas are near doors where they receive a lot of dirt from shoes and constant wear and tear. The use of area rugs or runners in these areas is an effective way to cut down on unsightly dirt spots on carpets while providing a visually interesting piece of decor.
It is important to fully remove all furniture from the treated area prior to use. There is the possibility of discoloration caused by furniture that is placed on wet carpets. Always test spot a cleaner on an area of the carpet that is not usually visible.
If any type of toxic household cleaner is ever ingested it is best to call 911 or the local poison control center immediately. Follow the instructions of the dispatcher and be prepared to immediately proceed to the emergency room.
Continual use of carpet cleaners can cause discoloration as well as a build-up of cleaning agents that can also cause staining. Carpet stains should be blotted carefully and thoroughly with as little water necessary to be effective. High traffic areas should be addressed with formulations specific for that use as they will cause the least amount of damage.
Resolve is always a top performer in treating dirt and discoloration in high traffic areas while Woolite is a brand that has been trusted by generations for all types of carpet cleaning. Pet cleaners such as Nature's Miracle are touted for their natural ingredients that will not harm pets.
Again, the concern with continual carpet cleaning is the buildup of soaps and detergents and the possibility of discoloration caused by water. Professional cleaning should be limited to once per year with spot cleaning used as necessary.