DIY Adhesive Removal Can Be Risky

This customer originally called us out for an emergency pet issue in a bedroom, but while onsite they also showed us three carpet thresholds where temporary protective carpet had been taped down due to an ill pet in the home. Tape residue can bond to carpet fibers and attract heavy soil buildup over time. Using the wrong cleaner or scrubbing too aggressively can damage fibers or spread the adhesive deeper into the carpet. To safely restore the carpet, we: ✔ Thoroughly vacuumed the affected areas ✔ Applied a professional adhesive remover ✔ Allowed proper dwell time to break down the residue ✔ Carefully extracted the adhesive and soil from the carpet fibers As you can see in the before-and-after photos, the sticky buildup and dark residue were successfully removed, leaving the carpet looking much cleaner and more uniform. Professional treatment helps safely break down the residue while protecting the carpet.