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If you're a pet owner, you know how quickly carpets can start smelling like your furry friends. You may be wondering: will professional carpet cleaning actually remove these tough pet odors? The short answer is yes, professional carpet cleaning is very effective at eliminating pet odors from carpets when done correctly. A lot more goes into the process than your carpet cleaner from Amazon can pull off. Let's dive into the details. The Science Behind Smelly Pet Carpets To understand how professional cleaning removes odors, we first need to look at what causes them. Pet urine is a common culprit. Bacteria in your pet’s pee can produce ammonia, which causes an unpleasant smell. You’ll need more than water and a basic cleaner to get rid of it. How Professionals Tackle Pet Odor Removal DIY carpet cleaning methods simply can't match the power and techniques used by professional carpet cleaning companies. Here's a look at their multi-step process: 1. Pre-Treatment and Agitati...

The old advice is true: You need to clean your lint trap after every dryer cycle in order to prevent house fires.  But you should also perform a deeper cleaning of your dryer vent every 1 to 3 years.  The exact frequency varies depending on several factors surrounding your dryer use, which we will get into.  But here’s why you should clean your dryer vent: Failure to do so was the leading cause of clothes dryer fires in homes from 2018 to 2020, according to the National Fire Incident Reporting System .  Why Do I Need To Deep Clean My Dryer Vent? While cleaning out the lint trap after each dryer cycle is a good habit, more is needed to ensure the safety of your dryer system.  The dryer vent consists of several components, including: The lint trap Exhaust hose Exterior vent The dryer cabinet The dryer blower The interior dryer cabinet duct The dryer motor Over time, lint, debris, and even small objects can accumulate within these components, obstructing airflow a...