Our lovely carpets need regular care if we want them to last longer. Carpet cleaning is a tricky domestic cleaning task. You should do it the right way and avoid the so-called carpet killers. Learn more about them by reading the following.

Mold and Mildew are really dangerous carpet killers because they can also affect your personal health. Whenever you find it try to eliminate it as soon as possible. Small mildew spots can be treated with ammonia or vinegar. Make sure you wear a protective mask in order not to inhale any infectious particles and avoid health problems.

Stains are the most stubborn carpet killers. The problem with them is that they are hard to identify in order to be treated according to their nature. You have some chance to fight fresh stains. You have to take immediate care of the stained area. Use club soda to wash the stain and then blot carefully using a white cotton cloth. If the stain has set deep in the carpet it is wiser to use the help of a professional domestic cleaning London service to deal with it. Otherwise you risk harming the carpet, and it may result in buying a new one.

Water is the worst carpet killer. It can be cause by many factors such as leaking roof, leaking appliances and so on. First identify the where the leak is coming from and try to prevent it. Check if the water is clean or polluted, because it may require further cleaning. Rain water is clean, but toilet water leak is waste and polluted. Try blotting the soaked area with a cotton cloth and open all windows to let the carpet dry.