When it comes to odors, carpets are commonly affected. Odors are often derived from an underlying issue that requires attention prior to effectively removing the odors. When the odors become overpowering, visitors can be easily distracted and even uncomfortable being in your home. Sometimes homeowners do not even realize the odors have evolved as they have grown accustomed to the smell and only recognize their carpets’ odors when they have returned home after being away for more than a couple of hours. In order to eliminate the odors effectively, you often need to know the surface. Today, we at American Hometown Services would like to discuss the common odors that impact carpets.

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Moisture. Musty odors develop due to moisture lingering under the carpets and in the carpet and padding. Many homeowners do not even realize this, but the residual moisture exposure is out of sight. The cause of this moisture can come from leaving the window open during a rainstorm, experiencing a flood from appliances or broken pipes, overflowed potted plants, and even excess humidity under this circumstance. Water damage not only causes odors, damages materials, and creates health hazards as well as introduces mold and mildew.
Cigarette / Tobacco Smoke. Especially an issue with smokers that smoke indoors, the carpeting acts a filter of sorts, against these odors. If you are selling a home, these people can be made uncomfortable and will want to escape and potential buyers even other smokers can be offended by this smell. A professional deep clean, the most effective solution as they can eliminate the odor molecules.
Old Age. A noticeable odor is detected when carpet fibers begin breaking down at the end of their lifespan. The fibers decay, the odors are released, and it only becomes more potent over time. Because these odors are not effectively neutralized with any method, the most optimal solution is simply to replace the carpets.
Spilled Food / Drinks. Spilled food and drink that was not efficiently treated is one of the common causes to carpet odors. These organic spills promptly draw in bacteria and as the bacteria is broken down as these gasses produce smelly and unpleasant odors. The most optimal solution to remove the stains, bacteria, and odor from the carpet caused by food and drink spills is with enzyme cleaners and professional services.
Pet Accidents. When they are improperly cleaned, pet accidents emit odors. From the more often the pet has an accident result in a more concentrated smell. Bacteria thrives in urine and vomit, as well as poop stains. This bacterium breaks down as the gasses release additional odors. With the help of enzyme cleaners, a professional’s touch you can get these odors effectively neutralized. Since treating these accidents immediately controls the odors, you need to be sure to use an enzyme cleaner.

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To ensure carpet odors, and even stains, are efficiently eliminated, call in the experts of American Hometown Services and let us assist you restoring your carpets appearance and freshness.