The Good Wife's File on Dangerous Carpet Killers!

A good wife knows that keeping your carpets clean is not only important for one's appearance in Society's eyes, but also is crucial when it comes to preserving your family's health. And, more importantly, your dear overworked hubby's health! So, dear ladies, take out some pen and paper, sit down and carefully write down everything that I'm going to say next, as it may prove to be invaluable where your hubby's good health is concerned! Here are 4 dangerous carpet killers and the best ways to take care of them!

Carpet killer the 1st: Water. Water damage, dear ladies, is the #1 potential threat to your carpet. Water damage can be caused by flooding, leaky pipes or appliances, or other sources. What you have to do here is to first determine whether the water source was sanitary or not. Rain or water from a pipe leak are considered sanitary, whereas a wet carpet may be caused by a toilet overflow, and though unsanitary, may still be salvageable. A carpet that has been flooded by raw sewage or groundwater should not be salvaged. Anything more than a minor spill should be dealt with by a professional, but for small flooding occurrences use clean white towels and fans to dry the area. If you don't believe yourself capable to do so, you should call carpet cleaning services immediately! Repeat after me: I do this for hubby!

Carpet killer the 2nd: Dirt. Ah, how I hate even the sound of this word! Dirt! It is the number 1 enemy of your carpetUse entry mats or rugs wherever possible - a large percentage of dirt can be absorbed before the room is entered. Dirt can actually damage the fibers through abrasion. It's also a good idea to move furniture periodically, avoiding repeated foot traffic in the same areas. Regular vacuuming is important and it's worth investing in a good vacuum cleaner with rotating brushes. Periodic professional cleaning is also strongly recommended. and household alike and you should be willing to take drastic measures in order to deal with it! For hubby!

Carpet killer the 3rd: Stains. If you consider yourself a good wife, but have let your carpet get stained, then you should reconsider the way you view yourself! You're a bad wife! Put more effort in your housework and remember: effective stain removal is a science! The important thing to keep in mind is to catch the stain before it has time to set. If it's a wet stain, blot it with white clean cloth or paper towels first and try to absorb as much as you can. If it's more dry or solid you can use the edge of a spoon, but before you treat the stain it's wise to check a stain treatment chart, or better yet, if it looks like it has the potential to leave a permanent stain, call a professional. Better to pay for carpet cleaning than to buy new carpet!

Carpet killer the 4th: Mold or mildew. If there is any indication that there is mold or mildew an any of your carpets, it's crucial for your health and, which is more important, for hubby's that it be dealt with. Mold and mildew can cause mild to severe health problems and unless it's a small are which can be treated with vinegar or ammonia, for instance, it's strongly advised to call a carpet cleaning service.

So, dear ladies, make sure that you memorize those killers and always stay on the look for them. If you consider yourself above matters of such high importance, then admit up aloud that you're not a good wife and do the 2nd best thing to staying alert: call a house cleaning company twice a week!