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Why Stains Reappear After Traditional Carpet Cleaning?

Jan 2, 2023

Why Stains Reappear After Traditional Carpet Cleaning

You must have often spotted the spots and stains reappear after a few days of carpet cleaning. All the work, effort and time you put into cleaning your carpets go down the drain just like that.

Although this is frustrating, it happens to everyone who uses traditional carpet cleaning ways. The “shampooing” and “rinsing method” don’t remove the stains effectively.

In some cases, the stains reappear right after washing the carpets. Meanwhile, in other cases, they come back after some weeks. Whichever may be the case, having them return even after cleaning is very frustrating.

Further, you can understand the problem behind the reappearance of stains and spots.

Primary Reasons For Reappearance of Stains After Traditional Carpet Cleaning

Soiling

Soiling occurs when residue from the carpet cleaner used to treat the original stain remains in the carpet fibers. If you don’t rinse and blot thoroughly, the residue can become sticky, pulling the stain to the same spot and causing them to reappear.

If you suspect the reappearance of Stains occurs due to residue from a used spot cleaner, pour a small amount of warm water over the stain. Use 1/4 cup of water, depending on the size of the area.

Warm water will allow any residue to be washed off the fabric. Keep the carpet as dry as possible to avoid moisture loss. Put a towel, or something heavy on it, and repeat the exercise the next day.

Wicking

Wicking means absorbing. So when the carpet fibers absorb stains deep within them, they reappear fast. It’s because the stain has not only penetrated through the carpet fiber but has reached the carpet backing and padding.

So while you try to clean the carpet traditionally, you cannot remove the stain from deep inside. If you rinse the carpet for too long, the moisture spreads the stain and makes it visible when it dries. Thus, removing it becomes even more complex than before.

To avoid recurring stains treat spills as soon as they occur. After treatment, place a stack of paper towels or a clean white towel over the affected area and weigh it with a book or something heavy. It will absorb any remaining moisture on the carpet. Or if you don’t want to clean or do DIY you can call

Remnants

In some cases, the stains that appear on the carpet result from the remnants formed in the carpet fiber. So what are these remnants made of? Well, they’re mostly made of cleaning shampoos and agents left behind while traditional carpet cleaning.

Without proper removal of stains, they can damage the carpet fiber as well as make your carpet look dirty. Excessive dirt or filth in high-traffic carpet areas also attracts pests and rodents and makes the environment around the carpet unhealthy.

Want To Stop The Spots To Reappear Permanently?

Choose a reputable professional carpet cleaner near you. A good professional cleaner will have the right equipment to remove the moisture from the carpet and leave it mostly dry. If the carpet is wet after cleaning, use a fan to dry it faster before it loses moisture.

Read More: 5 Most Common Types of Carpet Cleaning Stains

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