There are lots of homes that choose to have carpet in their house. When it comes to trends and what is in style flooring can be a part of what changes. The great thing about carpet is that it will never go out of style. The type, color and texture can change in popularity but carpet itself is a safe choice for any home. Carpet can add comfort as well as beauty to any home. You want to make sure you have a plan on how to clean the carpets and how to treat possible stains and spills. The carpet is something that you need to treat well so that it is able to last. There are some messes you might find on your carpets that can be difficult to deal with. When it comes to mold you may not realize it can grow on and under your carpets. You want to make sure you are not doing anything to cause mold to grow on the carpet. Harris Carpet & Floors lists some common causes of carpet mold to help you avoid them.
DIY Carpet Cleaning with Cleaner
When it comes to the your carpets most people know that they need to clean the carpets. You may think that a great way to save some money is to do your own carpet cleaning. You can always rent a machine or even buy your own. The machine that you use on your own may seem like a great idea but what you don’t know is that it can cause moisture to build up. The machine uses water to treat the carpets. Then it should work to pull the moisture from the carpet so that it is dried out. The problem is that the moisture that is created is not able to be removed because the suction is not sufficient. That is why you need to use a commercial carpet cleaner to make sure that the moisture is removed. If you choose to clean the carpets on your own you could create an environment for mold to start to grow.
Water Leak Damaging Carpet
There are lots of things in your house that use water to function. There are appliances, pipes and fixtures that are used for your plumbing system. When there is a problem with one of these things it can lead to water damage. The water that leaks out can get on the carpets and that creates moisture. If the moisture that is on the carpets are not taken care of properly it can lead to mold and mildew to grow. The problem is that any level of moisture that is allowed to sit on a material can allow mold to grow.
Wet Carpet from Flooding
Lastly you could have a flood in your area from adverse weather. This can create too much water to get in the house. The flooding can create moisture on the carpets. You want to make sure that you use a professional to come and treat them. If the moisture is not treated it can lead to mold growing.
Carpet Cleaning & Water Damage Clean Up in Missouri City, Stafford, Sugar Land, Pearland, Richmond / Rosenberg & Greater Houston, Texas
Harris Carpet & Floors can come to your home and make sure that your carpets are cleaned properly. Call us today!
