Why Does My Carpet Smell After Cleaning?
When your carpet is cleaned, either professionally or DIY, you expect smells to disappear. Whether it’s from pets, cigarette smoke, damp, spills or stains – the aim is an immaculate, great-smelling carpet. When you’re left with a less-than-fresh smell, it can be frustrating and hard to get rid of.
If you’re wondering why your carpet smells after cleaning, read on for four reasons why and the ultimate solution.
4 reasons for lingering carpet smells
1. Longer drying time needed
Underlay usually takes more time to dry because it’s not exposed to light and air. If a carpet is oversoaked in the cleaning process, it will need a longer drying time to eliminate any moisture. As well as a bad smell, failure to dry carpets properly can lead to mould developing, which could even cause breathing issues.
2. Low-quality carpet cleaning
One of the risks of using a cheap carpet cleaning service is that the equipment used may not be top-notch. It can lack the power to remove all excess water, leaving you with a soggy carpet and a hard smell to get rid of.
You could also find that your chosen carpet cleaner is inexperienced and doesn’t use the correct amount of solution or rinse the carpet thoroughly enough. It’s extremely important to the health of your carpet to use a professional, reputable service that has experience in cleaning all types of carpets.
3. Persistent stains
Stains such as urine, vomit and faeces can find their way into your carpet – especially if you have pets and young children. There is also the likelihood of walking things into your carpet from outside, meaning all of these unsavoury substances are easily soaked through to the underlay. The smell will inevitably linger, due to the salts and protein that are in bodily fluids. Even after the initial stain is cleared up, these salts will cling to your carpet fibres and keep nasty smells in the room.
4. Regular smoking
Cigarette smoke is full of chemicals and tar, making it very thick and easy to disappear into carpets. Clinging to the fibres of your carpet, the stale odour of cigarettes is notoriously difficult to remove. Even after a clean, unless it is carried out by a professional cleaning service, you are likely to still have lingering smells.
Keep your carpets smelling fresh with a professional cleaner
DIY carpet cleaning is okay when you need to clean a small stain or spillage. But to ensure that smells are permanently removed from your carpet, use a professional, experienced carpet cleaner that will get the job done.
The National Carpet Cleaner’s Association (NCCA) gives you access to the best carpet cleaners in your area. Simply enter your postcode and the service you need to the NCCA directory of trusted cleaners and you’ll be able to choose from any number of highly experienced, professional cleaners. Whether you need carpet cleaning, upholstery protection or even allergen treatment – you’ll be spoilt for choice.
