Genesis 950 from Amerikal Products Provides Tips on Removing Odors from Carpets

Chicago, IL, August 27, 2013 --(PR.com)-- Amerikal Products, manufacturer of Genesis 950, understands that visible stains on your carpet from pets can be a much easier fix than resolving odor issues in your carpet. While visible stains can be easily targeted and treated, odors coming from the carpet may require some finesse. Generally, pet odors can be easily removed with Genesis 950 Concentrate if properly used in a steam cleaner.

Genesis 950 is an all purpose cleaner that works with water to break the bonds of stains and lift them from the surface. In doing so, it kills mold and bacteria, which in turn deodorizes the area being cleaned and removes the smell. When odors are present as a result of pet stains, it is very important that the carpet is cleaned thoroughly. While spot cleaning can be helpful in removing the visible stains, this type of cleaning will not prevent odor issues.

To properly remove odors from a carpet, it is essential that the carpet is thoroughly cleaned, preferably using a steam cleaner or carpet shampoo machine. Only this type of cleaning will ensure that you are cleaning deep within the carpet. It is also crucial you use an effective cleaner. What makes Genesis 950 effective for this type of cleaning is the fact that it will kill mold and bacteria. If you are releasing too much water into your carpet without such protection, the moisture from the water may promote mold or mildew. This in turn would make odor problems more significant. The use of Genesis 950 prevents such growth.

If you have properly cleaned your carpets, but still smell foul odors, there might be some other factors to consider. First, the sub-floor. The sub-floor is the area under the carpeting and padding. Most often, the sub-floor is made of a plywood or similar type material. Because plywood is so porous, it can absorb anything that has seeped through the carpet and the padding. While odors can be easily removed from carpet and padding with Genesis 950, a plywood sub-floor is much harder to lift odors from. When the sub-floor is impacted in such a manner, the only way to really effectively treat it is by removing the carpet and either replacing the sub-floor or treating it with products designed specifically to treat sub-floors. Both of these options can actually be done without replacing the carpet. Another possible odor source involving the sub-floor may come from rotting wood. If a portion of the sub-floor has retained too much moisture, it can begin to deteriorate. The smell of a rotting sub-floor can be quite prominent and needs more attention then a simple carpet cleaning.

Mold and mildew can also be a culprit for odors that Genesis 950 can not remove. While Genesis 950 will kill mold and bacteria, it will not remove growth that has been there. It certainly can kill it or prevent it from spreading, however once it is there, even if it has been killed, it needs to be removed. If it is not removed, the smell can still linger. Generally this type of situation occurs in the padding portion of the carpeting. This can be resolved by lifting the carpet and replacing the padding, as well as properly cleaning and sealing the sub-floor.

Finally, moisture in general can create odors that seem to stem from the carpet. If there is a musty smell, this may be simply from too much moisture in the carpet. When carpet cleaning with a machine, always be sure to extract as much water as you can after rinsing. Most machines allow you to extract water from carpet without putting more down as you are doing so. Take the time to extract everything you can. If possible, open windows when you clean to allow moisture to evaporate. If fans are available, use them to help dry the cleaned area. Avoid extra traffic on a damp carpet. Dehumidifiers are also excellent in removing extra moisture from carpets.

When used properly, Genesis 950 will deodorize and remove pet odors from carpet. If you are facing any issues with odors not being removed after Genesis 950 has been used, it is not that Genesis 950 did not work, but rather that there is a bigger problem under the surface.