Carpet Repairs Kansas City

Carpet repairs can be expensive and time consuming.  To avoid the need for unnecessary repair work for your carpeted flooring, we wish to outline a few simple tips that will help you maintain your floor covering’s value without wrecking your budget.

Tip 1:  Keep an eye on your pets.

One of the most frequent reasons for carpet repairs is pet damage.  Whether it’s a Rottweiller or a Chihuahua, man’s best friend can be your carpet’s worst enemy.  To reduce the chance of damage to your carpets, trim your pet’s claws, clean up any potty accidents quickly and with pet enzyme treatment to prevent revisiting occurances. Also, keep in mind that younger dogs and pets with separation anxiety issues are prone to chewing and should be left with favorite chew toys or confined to the non-carpeted areas of your home unless they are properly supervised.

Tip 2: Fix the small problems.

Like most things in life, problem areas in a carpet start out as small, that can quickly turn into an eyesore.  A loose yarn that is barely noticeable can be caught by the vacuum cleaner and result in a run that goes all the way across the room.  A small spill left overnight can seep down into the fiber of the carpet and dry into an ugly stain.  Keep loose yarns trimmed and clean up spills immediately and your carpets will last much longer without the need to call for professional carpet repairs.

Tip 3: Go easy on self cleaning.

Most people take a great deal of pride in the way their homes look.  When we have relatives coming in for the holidays or other visitors, one of the first things many people think to do is have their carpets cleaned.  In fact, many home owners also own carpet shampooing machines to mitigate the costs of renting cleaning equipment or paying a professional carpet cleaner.  Once the equipment is in the home, it would seem to make sense to use it more often to keep one’s carpets in new condition.

Unfortunately, our desire to save money with DIY methods can result in damage & unecessary wear to our expensive floor coverings.  The water and chemicals used in DIY carpet cleaning systems cannot be extracted from the carpet effectively & thus leaves soap residue & moisture in the carpet which results in the breakdown of the carpet’s backing and the eventual need for repairs or replacement of the carpet.  DIY cleaning methods are not recommended by carpet manufacturers.  Avoid DIY cleaning methods and use a professional steam, hot water extraction carpet cleaning service that is IICRC certified when cleaning is needed.

By using these simple suggestions, you can save yourself a lot of time and money spent on expensive maintenance, repairs and replacement for the floor coverings in your home.