You can obviously tell that cats and carpets don’t get along if you’ve ever seen a cat convert your living room into a racetrack or a Golden Retriever crash-land on the carpet like it’s looking for the final treat. The pain comes later when you question why even regular carpet cleaning north shore can’t always make your floors appear and smell brand new. Check this out!

Carpet also gathers pet hair. It gets into the fibers and makes it hard for a vacuum to work. Not only does that collection look bad, but it also grinds into the fabric as people walk on it, which wears things out faster than you may think. Pets carry dirt from outdoors into the house, which acts like sandpaper. Every time your dog zooms or wags its tail, it leaves an invisible mark that helps with the fade off.

And what about those “little mistakes” that no one wants to talk about? Pee, vomit, and the odd dregs that get pulled in on wet paws can do more than just make a peculiar smell. Pet stains, especially from cats and dogs, can get stuck in the underlay and spread through the layers of carpet. Bacteria tear down fibers over time, which can cause colors to fade. That’s a double whammy: smell and damage. Cleaning chemicals that are available today can help, but they aren’t magic wands. If you don’t clean your carpets regularly, they will wear out.

Digging and scratching come easily to a lot of dogs. Cats in particular think of carpets as big places to scratch. Dogs will even circle and “dig,” pull on the yarn loops, and then lie down. With enough time, you’ll be able to see runs, snags, and patches of baldness.

Carpet lovers and pet owners still have hope. It helps you choose carpets that are stain-resistant or designated “pet-friendly.” For instance, wool and other synthetic fabrics don’t fade as much as cheap nylon. Remember: A little extra care goes a long way. Pets can shorten the life of your carpet by years, but if you clean it carefully, you can stop the clock and preserve your soft carpet under your feet and paws.

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