Archives: October 2020

When you have new carpet installed in your home or have just had your carpet professionally cleaned, you want it to stay as clean and new as possible. This can be a real challenge when you have pets in your home. Pets can create messes when they have accidents in the home, are heavy shedders and even track in dirt and mud from the great outdoors not to mention scratching at carpet. However, when you take some small steps to put measures in place, you can still keep your carpet clean and in great condition, while enjoying the company of your furry friends. Able Carpet Repair is here to share tips to help you keep your carpet clean and looking new, and still have inside pets.

Brush & Bathe Dogs to Reduce Shedding

As mentioned above, there are several ways that a pet can make a mess in your home. Some of them are completely avoidable though. Creating a regular bathing and grooming schedule with your pet can help to eliminate the dirt and debris that pets often track in the home after spending time outside. If your animal is a shedder, you would be surprised at how much of that hair you can remove by simply brushing your pet a couple times each week. Also, wiping your pet’s paws off before they track any dirt or mud through your home can help you avoid staining as well.

Quality Vacuum for Pet Hair

When it comes to choosing the best vacuum for your home, you will want to look for one that is going to help you keep the pet messes under control. This means you will need to look for a vacuum that has a high-quality filter. The suction on your vacuum will also need to be stronger than normal to effectively clean up after your pet. And if your pet has a coat that sheds, you will want to make sure the beater brush to pick up the hair out of the fibers in your carpet. Not only will you need to have a quality vacuum, but you need to use it regularly as well. At the very least, you should be vacuuming your floors twice a week to keep them clean.

Clean Dog Urine & Poop from Carpet

If your pet has an accident on your carpet, it is incredibly important that you work to clean up the mess quickly. Even the most well-behaved pets have occasional accidents. It’s important that you remember to blot up pet stains rather than scrub them so that you don’t damage the carpet fibers. The sooner you clean up these accidents, the less time it has to seep into the carpet fibers.

Invisible Carpet Patching & Repair in Jacksonville, Florida

If you have a pet that has caused irreparable damage to your carpet, you need to know who to call to help you fix the problem. We can repair carpet that has been damaged due to household pets and leave the carpet looking as if it were new again. Call us today!

Pets are wonderful additions to any family. However, some pets can have behavioral issues that can be somewhat destructive. Most pets will grow out of the destructive phase, and most pet owners are patient as they safely teach their pets to be less destructive. However, in some cases, carpets can be the victim and many homeowners do not realize they can save thousands of dollars by taking advantage of carpet repairs as opposed to replacing the carpets. Today, we at Able Carpet Repair, our carpet repair specialists would like to touch on why your pet is clawing or chewing up the carpet.
 

Why Does My Cat Scratch and/or Dog Dig at the Carpet?

When a pet is confined to one room while the owner is out of the house for part of the day is the most common circumstance that produces carpet damage. More often than not, pets claw at the carpet near the doorway. From there, noticeable bald spots, fraying and/or wearing of the carpet in the doorway develop. Using advanced technology and techniques, experts, such as those from Able Carpet Repair, can patch these unsightly spots with seamless repair work. Below are common speculated reasons as to what provokes your dog or cat to cause carpet damage.
 

Dog Digging at Carpet Before He Lays Down when Too Hot or Cold

Because they are animals, dogs behave off instinct. To shelter their babies from weather and harsh elements, members of the dog family, like wolves, dig dens that will help for example. These dens ward off the summer heat but will hold warmth in during the winter. From these basic instincts, dogs are known to dig at your carpet. As a result, if they feel too hot or too cold, they are likely to dig at your carpets in an effort to find relief. If you notice this issue, pay attention to the needs of your dog to prevent the damage.
 

Dog Scratching Carpet at Night Out of Boredom

Due to being bored, some dogs tend to rip up pieces of carpet. It will be in your better interest to get your dog some toys or chew bones that he can have during the day while you’re gone if you suspect this is the case. Rather than your carpet, this will help to put his mind and energy on other things. Get a stuffed animal that you sleep with at night, this will cause the stuff animal to begin to smell like you and quickly become his favorite toy if you’re the person they bonded with.
 

Anxiety Causes Dogs to Damage Carpet

From separation anxiety, your beloved dog might be doing this. The stuff animal method mentioned above can help lessen their anxiety. By applying the right pressure in the right place on your dog’s torso these help with fear and anxiety.
 

Invisible Carpet Patching & Repair in Jacksonville, Florida

Your dog may be digging at the carpet for a number of reasons, and as mentioned, many times they grow out of it, or a comforting solution can help prevent the damage in the future. When you do discover the damage on your carpets caused by your beloved pet in the Greater Jacksonville, FL area, call in the experts of Able Carpet Repair and let us assist you.