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Does your home have a mysterious bad smell? If you've already checked the fridge and the bins and can't find the source, it could be that your carpets need a deep clean. If your carpet has a bad smell, consider these five potential stinky sources that may require a carpet deodoriser & professional carpet cleaning.
In the same way that a carpet can soak up a stain, carpet fibres can trap odours, making them linger in your home indefinitely. If you think your carpet could be the problem, consider the possible sources of the odour.
Bronze
Our entry-level cleaning process where will provide a deep cleaning service to your carpets (or upholstery).
Silver
The same service as our bronze service plus an added protection or sanitising solution is applied after cleaning. This helps to keep your carpet or upholstery cleaner for longer.
Gold
The same deep clean as our bronze and silver services with the added benefit of an additional protection and sanitising solution, ideal for households with small children and pets.
Platinum
The same deep clean as our bronze, silver and gold services with the added benefit of an anti-allergy protection to help aid people with health issues such as asthma.
Sometimes, moisture can get underneath the carpet and carpet pad, leading to musty odours. This moisture can come from humidity, spills or potted plants that drip onto the carpeting. If not addressed properly, continued moisture exposure can cause mould and mildew to grow under the carpet padding. Not only will it increase the smell, but it also creates a health risk.
When pets use the carpet as a bathroom, the smell can really linger. Even after a carpet cleaning, the smell of pet urine may return. This is due to the gases released by the bacteria that are digesting the urine. If any of the urine remains in the rug fibres, it will continue to smell.
The same is true for vomit, another common problem associated with pets and carpeting. These bacteria are activated by water, which is why the smell may intensify after a thorough cleaning.
Dry carpet cleaning treatments or treatments that use enzymatic odour removal products are the best solutions for eliminating pet smells. Enzymes are particularly effective because they attack the bacteria, thus eliminating the source of the smell.
If a smoker lives in the home, the carpet can collect the cigarette smoke odour. While the homeowners may not notice the stench because they live with it, visitors or someone who purchases the home will definitely notice the smoke smell.
A professional carpet cleaner may be able to remove the smell, but if the smoking was excessive, a carpet deodorizer may not be enough, and the carpeting may need to be replaced.
Carpeting is made from fibres. Over time, those fibres break down. When the carpet begins to smell old, there is little that can be done.
Carpet cleaning cannot take the old, musty smell from the carpet. This is when it simply needs to be replaced. In addition to the smell, the old carpet starts to release dust, which can contribute to indoor allergies.
Food and drinks that spill onto the carpet can lead to odours. Like pet smells, these organic products attract bacteria. As the bacteria break down, they release smelly gasses. Again, professional carpet cleaning is the best solution to remove the smell.
Once you find the source of your carpet odour, you can decide on the best treatment. For organic smells like pet odours or food spills, consider two professional cleanings to thoroughly remove the bacteria.
For other problems, like old age or mould, you may need to replace the carpet. Knowing where the odour is coming from will help you make the right decision for treatment.
