5 Best Carpet Protectors For Your Carpet

One of the worst things to deal with in a home is stains in the carpet. Depending on the substance that’s dropped, they can range from difficult to permanent marks that won’t go away from your carpet. You may have been tempted to call professional help just get out such stains (if you’ve never done it before), or had to put up with multiple eyesores. Odor can develop, and spills can become strong vectors for bacterial growth that may make your children and pets in your home sick. But like an illness, the best cure is prevention. With carpet protector sprays, you’ll always be one step ahead of any future spills that touch your floor. The following products below are made to ensure this, chosen for being the best in blocking all sorts of liquid substances before they penetrate deeper into the fabric. There are five of them, including a Buyer’s Guide further down to help you decide on the one that’s best for you.

TriNova Fabric Protector Spray and Stain Guard – Best Stain Resistant Carpet Protector

The TriNova Fabric Protector Spray and Stain Guard has a distinct appearance, something that’s quite difficult to do with a plastic bottle. But aside from the aesthetics, the formula can work for anyone that wants to get rid of stubborn stains for a long time. You can use it in any location, no matter if it happens outdoors or indoors.

It works outstanding on carpets of all kinds. However, don’t be afraid to put it on your furniture if you would like. It won’t stain it, and any future spills will stay beaded to the surface long enough for you to clean it up. The smell is quite strong, however. Remember to open a window or two if you’re using it indoors. And don’t let it get too close to your eyes.

Pros

  • Safe for use on fabrics that are located indoors or outdoors
  • Along with carpet, can be applied to furniture
  • Makes dirt lift off more when fabric is cleaned during a later period

Cons

  • Has little resistance to liquids (they must be cleaned fast when spilled)
  • Must be used in a well-ventilated area due to the potential for irritating the eyes

Scotchgard Rug & Carpet Protector – Best Carpet Protector for Odor Prevention (People’s Choice)

Scotchgard has been around for a while and has multiple high-quality products for keeping households clean. This is the Rug and Carpet Protector. It’s in an aerosol can and sprays out with good pressure. You can cover a good section or carpet or an entire sofa in a short amount of time.

Once it dries, the fabric of the surface you sprayed with be guarded against most elements, including water. Of course, liquids can seep down into it, but they’ll usually remain at the top for a brief period. It’ll be just enough time you need to ensure there’s no permanent stain. Try it out if you want something that has good pressure and is almost completely impermeable.

Pros

  • Prevents mud from seeping deeper into the fabric once the solution is sprayed (and has had time to settle)
  • Works in minimizing the amount of effort needed to clean up urine stains
  • Prevents odors from getting strong, even after the carpet has been used for a while

Cons

  • Although the product does repel liquids, they will linger at the surface for only a few seconds; must be cleaned with haste

Scotchgard Fabric & Upholstery Protector – Best Carpet Protector for Longevity

Scotchgard Fabric and Upholstery Protector comes in a pack of two. That means you’ll be able to get a lot done in one purchase. Once you’re done with your carpet, move over to your car and waterproof your seat cushions. The bond will stay on the surface, even after you’ve cleaned the fabric several times.

You only need to put it on once for things to work; that is no need for a second or third coat. When the unfortunate incident of a spill does occur, the substance will stay beaded temporarily. However, only start off with a small amount of whatever surface you spray the can on. Depending on the color, it could make the fabric appear faded for a while. It’s difficult to tell which types of material are more susceptible to this, so proceed with caution. Other than that, this carpet protector does its job well.

Pros

  • Doesn’t stain the carpet while in the process of protecting it (or during application)
  • Only needs to be applied one time; no layers required
  • Does a good job of beading water to the fabric’s surface until a quick cleanup is done

Cons

  • Due to incidents of staining some fabrics, it’s highly recommended for users to test only a small area first

Vectra 32 oz. Furniture, Carpet and Fabric Protector Spray – Best Carpet Protector for Heavily Traveled Carpets

The Vectra Carpet Spray comes in a plastic bottle. The product might look bland in appearance, but works just as well as the best carpet protector sprays. In fact, it’s one of the best for people that need to shield fabric that’s used heavily.

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It will keep liquid substances from reaching the bottom and works even better with mud. While you would have to vacuum up any sediment that makes its way onto the carpet (speaking of mud), that of a more fluid consistency should never stain the carpet once you’ve finished spraying with the Vectra. It doesn’t matter how dark the stain is, either. Everything should come up without the need for you to rely on multiple cleaners. Although the nozzle’s pressure could be increased more, there isn’t much else negative to say about this protector.

Pros

  • Keep heavily used carpets looking fresh
  • Safe to use on white fabrics
  • Dark-colored liquids won’t leave a permanent mark on fabric material; works well for coffee stains

Cons

  • The spray nozzle can only dispense liquid as a mist, not a stream

protectME Premium Fabric Protector and Stain Guard – Best Carpet Cleaner for Short Drying Time

Last on the list is the protectME Premium Fabric Protector and Stain Guard. It’s strong and works quickly when sprayed. Drying time is usually about five minutes for big jobs and even less for small pieces. The solution isn’t condensed at all, so there’s no reason to add any water into the mix.

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This is likely why the product dries so quickly. You can use it on all sorts of materials, including polyester. Like all of these, only test a small area first, and see how things look when it dries. If you have children or pets that are sensitive to cleaning products, they shouldn’t react to this one at all. Once it dries, you won’t even notice that it’s on your fabric. That is, until you spill something and view the way it beads like wax on a windshield.

Pros

  • Has a short drying time
  • The formula isn’t concentrated; no water needs to be added to the product for it to work
  • Safe to use on polyester fabrics
  • The formula is non-toxic

Cons

  • The spray nozzle is cheaply made and cannot be used with too much force (to avoid breaking it)

Here at The Cleaning House Co. we prefer Scotch Guard as our choice of protectant after cleaning customers carpets. For more information and to schedule a carpet cleaning with care speak to an agent now at (800) 604-2128 or book quickly online by clicking here.