As the outside temperatures rise, you may notice an unpleasant odor emanating from your carpet, rugs, furnishings, and other textiles. Unfortunately, the humidity ushered in by the summer is likely the culprit. Ayoub Carpet Service provides various services to keep your carpet and rugs looking and smelling nice in all seasons. Follow along in this article as we explore why your floor coverings and furnishings tend to fill your home with an undesirable smell in hot and humid conditions, and we’ll offer some solutions to remedy these odors. 

What Causes These Unpleasant Odors?

Hot and humid conditions create the perfect environment to attract foul-smelling microorganisms such as mold, mildew, and bacteria. Even in an air-conditioned home, there are enough fluctuations in temperatures and humidity levels to generate condensation and allow moisture to penetrate various fibers. Microbes will thrive and multiply in these breeding grounds within your home, and before you know it, they will emit musty odors.

What Is Impacted By These Odors?

The heat and humidity we experience in the summer months can help microorganisms grow at an accelerated rate in your carpets, rugs, and upholstered furnishings. All these materials can absorb the humidity from the air and harbor moisture, which encourages microbial growth. Any organic matter, such as food particles, pet dander, and skin cells already trapped in your carpet and rugs, will decompose much quicker in warm, moist conditions. 

How Can You Remediate These Odors?

First, frequent vacuuming will help remove the organic matter that allows microbes to thrive. Secondly, our professional carpet and upholstery cleaning service uses hot water extraction to thoroughly clean and dry your carpet, removing embedded microorganisms. If you have area rugs, utilize our rug cleaning and restoration that we have perfected to make your rugs look and smell new again. Lastly, you should address spills and stains promptly and ensure proper ventilation in your home.

Get a Quote or Schedule Your Service

Ayoub Carpet Service has over 70 years of experience in the carpet and rug cleaning industry, which demonstrates our expertise in properly caring for your floor coverings. We offer a customized approach to your flooring and textile needs and will help you eliminate odors. Contact us today at (703) 255-6000 to get a quote or schedule your rug or carpet cleaning or any of our other services. We serve residents in Fairfax, Vienna, Chantilly, and the surrounding areas.