While carpet can last as long as 15 years with regular cleaning and proper maintenance, nothing lasts forever. It’s important to know when to replace your carpet, as carpet that is too dirty to clean can cause all sorts of different health risks. However, it can be challenging to know when to call in the professional carpet cleaners and when your carpet is simply too dirty to clean and you’re better off replacing it.

Here are some ways you can tell whether your carpet is too dirty to clean so that you can replace it and restore life to your home.

#1. Your Carpet Is Older Than 15 Years

The average lifespan of a carpet is anywhere from five to fifteen years depending on the type of carpet that you have and how often it’s cleaned and maintained. Regular cleaning, especially professional carpet cleaning, helps to extend the lifespan of your carpet by keeping it in good condition for longer.

However, there comes a point where your carpet is simply too old and worn for it to be worth it to continue cleaning it. Dirt can become deeply embedded in it and stains can become permanent. Then, you’re better off simply replacing your carpet rather than wasting money on something that has come to the end of its lifespan.

#2. There’s A Foul Smell That Doesn’t Go Away

Over time, your carpet can get smelly due to a buildup of dirt, stains, and things like accidents from your pets. This is especially common if you do not regularly clean your carpet.

If your carpet isn’t too dirty to clean, these foul smells should go away when you have your carpet professionally cleaned. Even if you can’t get rid of the smell yourself with DIY methods, professionals may be able to with their specialized equipment.

However, if the smells simply won’t go away, even after you have your carpets professionally cleaned, you should replace your carpet. At this point, your carpet has degraded to the point that it is too dirty to clean.

#3. The Stains Won’t Come Out

If you’re quick when you spill something on your carpet, you may be able to prevent a stain from forming. In some cases, if your carpet does get stained, you can get the stain out yourself. If you can’t get the stain out with at-home methods, you can typically trust a professional carpet cleaner to remove stains, even ones from deeply staining products, like red wine.

Usually, if you take care of your stains in a timely manner, they can come out, especially if you have a professional do it. If you don’t do this, though, the stains can end up becoming permanent and too deep-set into your carpet to clean. 

However, if the stains won’t come out, then you’re better off replacing your carpet. This is especially true if your carpet is covered in stains and you’re having to strategically arrange your furniture in order to cover them up as best as possible.

#4. There’s Excessive Wear And Tear

Fortunately, you can repair many different types of damage to your carpet. However, if it ends up covered in rips and tears and has matted areas, you may not be able to fix these signs of wear and tear. Plus, carpet can end up losing its form over time, especially if it’s in a heavy traffic area. 

You’ll especially want to replace your carpet if the rips are on stains or in traffic areas. If you’re ever in doubt about whether or not your carpet can be repaired, it’s always best to have a professional come out and look at it. They will be able to tell you whether or not the wear and tear is fixable or whether it’s come time to replace your carpet.

Help Your Carpet Last As Long As Possible With Professional Carpet Cleaning

When you clean your carpets on a regular basis, you can rest assured that you are doing everything in your power to help your carpets last as long as possible. You can prevent premature carpet replacement by vacuuming as needed and having your carpet professionally cleaned as recommended.

The cleaner your carpet, the healthier your home. Plus, the cleaner your carpet, the easier it is to prevent issues like smelly carpets or stains that won’t come out.

TNT Cleaning provides professional carpet cleaning services. Contact us today and let us help you keep your carpets in stellar condition for as long as possible. 

Doing your own nails is a fun way to pamper yourself and practice your nail art. However, it seems like no matter how careful you are, some nail polish drips onto your surfaces. While nail polish can chip off your nails with ease, when spilled nail polish gets on your counter or carpet or what have you… It can very easily leave a stain. Trying to clean up said spilled nail polish can end up damaging your carpet.

Fortunately, you don’t have to worry about ruining your carpet. There are ways to clean spilled nail polish without damaging your carpet. 

How To Clean Spilled Nail Polish That Hasn’t Dried Yet

If you just spilled your polish and you’re staring at the growing puddle with horror, don’t panic! Head to the kitchen and grab some sugar or salt.

This may sound a bit strange, but if you sprinkle a good amount of sugar or salt on the wet polish, this can help absorb it. This is because of the crystals in these ingredients. After you sprinkle the spilled polish with sugar or salt, give it a few minutes to soak it up. Then, you can clean it up.

You don’t want to use a vacuum cleaner to vacuum up your sugar/salt and polish mixture, as this can lead to clogs. Rather, scoop it up. Then, get a cotton ball or paper towel and blot the spill, working from the outside in. 

For any remaining polish, you can follow some of the instructions given below. 

• If the polish had spilled on your clothes too, grab a wad of paper towels and put them under the stain, so that it doesn’t have the chance to spread through to the other side. Then, you can use an appropriate cleaning solution (not acetone if there is acetate!) or take your clothes to a dry cleaner. 

How To Clean Spilled Nail Polish Without Damaging Your Carpet

Depending on what the nail polish spilled on, cleaning methods vary. What works for one type of carpet can end up damaging another, the same for if it spills on wood versus tile. If ever you have any doubts about cleaning the spill, you can contact a professional cleaner who cleans that surface.

Here is how you can clean nail polish spills without damaging your carpet.

The DIY Route

You want to know what your carpet is made of before doing this. This is because some carpets have acetate in them – which means that if you try to use acetone to clean up the spill, you could end up dissolving your carpet! You also want to keep your carpet’s color in mind, as acetone can end up taking the dye off of darker carpets.

For best results, you’ll want to use a dry cleaning solvent, though acetone can work too. If the nail polish has hardened, you can press some ice to the spill, which will help it break apart. You can remove any excess polish that turns brittle with a putty knife or spoon.

Then, add the solvent or acetone to a cloth, then blot from the outside in. Repeat as needed, then rinse and blot dry. 

• Be careful to use the smallest cleaning cloth as is possible. You may opt for cotton balls or q-tips, depending on the size of the stain. This is because if you use a cloth that is much bigger than the stain, you could end up spreading it. 

If your spilled nail polish leaves a stubborn stain and you’re worried about damaging your surfaces if you try to clean it up, a professional carpet cleaner will be able to help you.

The Professional Route

Are you worried about damaging your carpet if you try to clean your spilled nail polish yourself? That’s understandable! Fortunately, if you don’t want to risk it or if you tried and there’s still a polish stain, a professional carpet cleaner can help you out.

Professional carpet cleaners have special cleaning solutions and equipment that allow them to really give your carpets a deep clean. It’s how they can clean seemingly hopeless stains, like wine, blood, and yes, spilled nail polish. For the best results possible and a really deep clean that leaves your carpets nice and fresh, you’ll want to hire a professional carpet cleaning company.

Professional Carpet Cleaning Services In Ogden, UT

TNT Cleaning Company provides professional cleaning services throughout the Ogden area. From carpet cleaning to tile cleaning to upholstery cleaning and more, we’re here to help you keep your house looking its best. Contact us today to learn more about our cleaning services or to schedule one for your home!