Dogs truly are man’s best friend — loyal, loving, and always ready to greet us with a wagging tail.
But as much as we adore them, our furry companions also bring a little extra “love” into our homes and directly into our carpets.
From dirt and hair to saliva and pet waste, dogs can unintentionally turn clean carpets into a breeding ground for bacteria and allergens. Here’s what you should know about what’s hiding in your carpet, how it can affect your family, and what you can do about it.
What Your Dog Might Be Leaving in Your Carpet
- Saliva: A dog’s mouth contains at least 20 species of bacteria, which can easily transfer onto carpets through licking, chewing, or drooling.
- Pet Waste (Urine and Faeces): Dog waste can contain harmful bacteria which may lead to unpleasant odours and potential health risks if not properly removed.
- Hair: Dog hair quickly builds up in carpet fibres, trapping dirt, dander, and odours. It can trigger allergies if not removed regularly.
- Fleas and Ticks: Fleas are one of the biggest annoyances for pet owners. Carpets are the perfect hiding place for these tiny pests.
- Dander: Many people are allergic to animals, with pet dander (skin cells) being the main trigger. When it settles into carpets, it can linger for months and worsen allergy symptoms.
- Dirt: Carpet fibre holds dirt carried in from your dog’s paws.
How to Keep Carpets Clean and Healthy with Pets
- Use Doormats. Place washable mats at entrances to absorb dirt, mud, and moisture from your dog’s paws. This simple step helps keep your carpets cleaner for longer.
- Bathe Your Dog Regularly. A weekly bath can significantly reduce allergens on your dog. It also keeps their coat fresh, removes outdoor dirt, and reduce the spread of dander inside your home.
- Treat Accidents Immediately. Clean up pet urine and waste as soon as possible to prevent it from soaking into the carpet padding and causing lingering odours. For deep stains or recurring odour issues, call Spartan Carpet Cleaning ASAP for our professional pet stain and odour removal treatment.
- Regular Vacuuming. Use a vacuum with a HEPA or high-quality filter to remove dog hair, dander and dirt before they embed too deeply. This will help to reduce allergens and make professional carpet cleaning more effective.
- Schedule Professional Carpet Cleaning. Vacuuming helps, but it isn’t enough to remove deep-set dirt, dander, and bacteria. Spartan Carpet Cleaning Newcastle recommends that households with pets and children should have their carpets professionally cleaned every 6 months to eliminate pet hair, stains and trapped allergens.
Say Goodbye to Pet Odours and Stains
Don’t let pet messes take over your carpet. Spartan Carpet Cleaning uses advanced cleaning solutions and pet-specific treatments to safely and effectively remove stains, odours and bacteria, leaving your carpets fresh and family-friendly.
Call Gavin and his expert Hunter Valley carpet cleaning team today on 0423 624 149 to eliminate tough pet odours and stains and give your carpets a fresh start!
