6 Signs You Need to Replace Your Carpet Now More Than Ever!

Contributed by Dianne Grossman, owner of The Carpet Girl

Although proper maintenance can dramatically extend the life of your carpet, every carpet that sees regular use will need to be replaced sooner or later. Some of the signs can be obvious, but there are others that may be more subtle.

Stains in carpet

Are you covering up carpet stains with furniture and rugs when carpet cleaning fails to remove them? If your house is starting to resemble a minefield, it’s time for a carpet replacement. Most carpets come with a stain-resistant finish, but over time, the treatment fades and eventually leaves the carpet unprotected.

Do you find yourself staring at stubborn stains just won’t go away or keep coming back? Are your worried about Covid-19? Have you used bleach or harsh cleaning products? These products void warranties and can do irreparable damage to carpets.

Wear and tear on carpet

Has your carpet seen better days? Are you putting rugs all over it to cover rips and tears, or rearranging furniture to cover defects? Are your kids scared to lay on it? Matted carpet, tears and significant wear on the main walkways are major signs your carpet is on its death bed. Polyester carpet fibers have a reputation of matting and losing their form. Once it falls down and loses its tuft, it doesn’t return to normal, even with professional cleaning. Nylon or wool carpeting, however, is typically more resilient ideal for heavy traffic areas like steps.

Stinky carpet

If you own a pet or haven't cleaned in a while, you may notice a lingering smell on your carpet, but the odor should be gone or noticeably diminished after a proper cleaning. If it doesn't, this means that the odor has penetrated deep into the carpet fibers, the carpet pad or the subfloor, and it may even indicate mold and mildew growth. In cases like these, it's often more cost effective to replace the entire carpet completely in order to fully eliminate the odor or odors.

Condition of carpet padding

Carpet padding is like the pillow under the case, the carpet is nothing but a layer of fabric without the padding. It helps support the carpet, working as a foundation and making it comfortable to walk and lay on. It buffers sounds and keeps a room quieter and even improves insulation. However, carpet padding also absorbs many spills, and cleaning the carpet doesn’t necessarily clean the padding. Signs of old padding include unevenness, wrinkles and a crinkling sound when someone walks over it.

Increased allergy symptoms

Often, older carpets or padding catch and retain more allergens and particulate matter which may cause your allergies to act up. If you notice an increase in allergies, one source may be your old carpet. Technology in manufacturing carpets has evolved dramatically over the past decade. Your smartphone has changed so should the carpets in your home.

Old carpet

After 7-10 years, signs of wear show on the major walkways and the carpet fibers start losing their texture and tuft. If you find yourself cleaning the carpet over and over and not getting the results you want, it time to call us!

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