November and December are the months of togetherness, cold weather, and sickness. Hopefully, the end of flu season in Minneapolis will come to an end quickly so that we can go back to feeling great and enjoying the holidays. Speaking of the holidays, it’s important to not only make sure you stay healthy, but everyone else that comes to your home should stay healthy while visiting. One great way to do that is to make sure you get your carpets cleaned after someone in your household has been sick. 

Initial Cleaning

Being sick isn’t fun, and cleaning up after is also not fun. To make it easier on yourself, make sure you clean up any throw up right away. It is easier to keep the mess at bay when you clean up right away and keep the person that is sick in one area. There are many cleaners specifically for such circumstances, but you can also use white vinegar or hydrogen peroxide with an equal part of water. Make sure not to use both hydrogen peroxide and white vinegar! 

Cleaning Afterwards

Carpets hold onto dirt, dust, germs, and many other particles. That’s why it’s important to get the carpets cleaned after someone is sick. First, you’ll want to vacuum the carpet. It helps get out the dirt to make it easier to get any soaps or other cleaners deeper into your carpets. That way, you can be sure that all of the germs are cleaned out safely. In some cases, you’ll want to get your carpets professionally cleaned to be confident that all of the germs are out of your house.

Everything Else

When someone is sick, germs get everywhere! There are many other items that will need to be cleaned to make sure all the germs are gone. This includes blankets, pillow cases, surfaces, and upholstery. While many things you can just wipe down or wash, upholstery is one of the things that will need a deeper clean with your carpets. From special cleaners to professional cleaning, there are many ways you can make sure your upholstery is cleaned.

Professional carpet cleaning can make sure all of the germs and dirt are out of your carpets and upholstery. If you need to make sure your home is free of germs, give us a call. We are happy to help keep your family, friends, and other guests healthy.