Mud is everywhere and it’s inevitable that it will be dragged into your house. What you may not realize, however, apart from making your floors dirty, is that mud can be very damaging to carpets. Allow us to explain how mud damages your carpet and how to treat it so that you have a better understanding of why mud is so bad and what you should do to minimize its effects.
Mud Ruins the Fibers
Mud that is left on your carpets will be pushed further and further down into the fibers the more your family treads through the house and over the mud. Eventually, the mud begins to accumulate around the fibers of the carpet, which then experiences a greater amount of wear and tear. What’s more, this can go on to ruin the backing of a carpet and wear away the adhesive used to keep carpeting attached to the floor. This creates unseemly wrinkles in your carpet and is a major sign that your carpets have experienced some major damage.
Mud Stains the Carpet
Beyond damaging the fibers of your carpet, mud can leave an unsightly brown stain behind that discolors your carpets. If not caught early enough, these stains can become permanent as the mud and dirt is progressively pushed further into the carpet. Even if you do prevent physical damage to your carpets, the discoloration of the mud may be unappealing enough to ruin your carpets altogether from being an enjoyable addition to your home.
How To Treat Mud
Finally, we can begin to talk about removing mud from your carpets to prevent lasting damage. DIY solutions aren’t very reliable and may end up causing more harm than good, so it’s strongly encouraged that you instead seek out carpet stain removal services. These services use professional equipment that will best take care of your carpets. In the meantime, however, some things you can do include blotting the stain with a wet cloth, applying a stain remover or cleaner to the carpet, and re-applying as necessary until the professionals arrive. Remember to always blot rather than rub or you risk smearing the mud further across your carpet.
Now that you know how mud damages your carpet and how to treat it, we hope you’ll have an easier time protecting and maintaining your home from exterior threats, no matter how micro in nature.
