
Removing Mud from Carpets in Chicago

Nasutsa Mabwa
February 2, 2015Whether it be from the footwear of family or friends or the paws of household pets, the tracking of mud across your carpeting is inevitable. Though the rainier season of spring can lead to the creation of large amounts of mud, winter is also a significant player in its own right. Soil sticks to snow, and snow sticks to feet. When hustling in from the bitter cold we may not always be thinking about what's stuck in the tread of our footwear. The spots of mud on your carpet might start to overwhelm you, and you'll likely benefit from a
professional carpet cleaning service in Chicago, IL
. A thorough carpet cleaning to remove mud and stains performed by ServiceMaster Cleaning by Simons will provide a clean and welcoming carpet and healthier indoor environment.
After opening and closing the door for your pet to come back inside from a walk, you notice footprints left behind in the carpet that appear to be more than just water. Sure enough, upon further inspection, you note that the tracks are actually made up of both mud and water from the melted concoction of snow and filth that was previously stuck to the bottom of their paws. Before it dries and sets into your carpet, you ambitiously grab a wet wash cloth from your kitchen sink and attempt to remove it. After a bit of scrubbing the mud appears to be gone, but you still wonder if your cleansing was enough. Low and behold, a few days later, you notice that the scrubbing of the mud only spread it around! Now you're left with a carpet sporting dried-in spots and stains!
As these scenarios reoccur with the passing of the winter months, the dirt, mud, and salt that rides along on footwear and pet paws will push deeper into your carpet and effectively discolor and shorten its life. Remove that nasty grime from your Chicago, IL home with a professional carpet cleaning performed by ServiceMaster Cleaning by Simons. We can help your carpets retain their longevity and prevent premature wear and replacement!
Along with grass, wine, or food stains, the removal of mud through the use of a professional carpet cleaning is the best way to keep your stress at bay and carpet looking new again. ServiceMaster Cleaning by Simons offers carpet cleaning that's professional and carefully administered.
Contact ServiceMaster Cleaning by Simons
of Chicago, IL and see how removing mud with a professional carpet cleaning service is the right thing to do to save you time and money in the long run.
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Nasutsa Mabwa is the CEO of ServiceMaster Restoration By Simons, a nationally recognized, award-winning disaster restoration firm serving Cook, DuPage, and Lake Counties. Under her leadership, the company has become one of Chicagoland’s most trusted providers of water and flood damage restoration, fire and smoke damage cleanup, mold remediation, and specialty cleaning services for both residential and commercial clients.
A respected business and civic leader, Nasutsa has received numerous honors for her contributions to the industry and her community. Her accolades include:
- Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies - 2025 recipient
- Top 100 Women to KNOW in America (2024) by KNOW Women & JPMorgan Chase
- Crain’s Chicago Business 40 Under 40
- SB100 Best of Small Business Award
- 2020 BBB Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics
- Stevie® Award for Female Entrepreneur of the Year
- 2020 Daily Herald Business Ledger C-Suite Award
- 2018 ServiceMaster® Achiever Award
She is IICRC-certified in both Water Damage Restoration (WRT) and Fire & Smoke Restoration (FSRT), combining technical expertise with visionary leadership. Nasutsa holds a Master’s in Urban Planning & Policy from the University of Illinois at Chicago and an MBA in Real Estate Development from Roosevelt University.
Beyond her business achievements, Nasutsa is an active community advocate. She is a Board Member of the Civic Federation, an Advisory Board Member, and Past President of the Executive Committee for the Evanston Chamber of Commerce. She is also a long-standing member of the Women Presidents Organization (WPO).
She is the co-author of RESTORE: A Complete Guide to Protecting Your Home As Your Most Valuable Asset, an essential guidebook for homeowners navigating the challenges of water and fire disasters.
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