For many DIY’ers the idea of rolling up their sleeves and tackling a weekend project around the house seems appealing. Many projects done incorrectly might not cause too many problems, like painting those cute animal pottery pots with the wrong paint or planting some flowers in the wrong soil but cleaning your own carpets isn’t a project that you can recover from if done incorrectly. Here are just a few reasons you want to avoid cleaning your carpets yourself.
OVER SHAMPOOING
Yup, that’s right, there is such a thing as too much of a good thing! In this case we are talking about the shampoo (the soap) applied to your carpet. Almost every carpet cleaning DIY’er makes this mistake. Not only is too much soap routinely applied but then it’s not rinsed our properly. All the chemicals left behind can damage your carpet and will leave residue behind which is a dirt magnet for your carpet.
OVER-WETTING
Soaking your carpet in water isn’t the solution to getting a clean surface. If you apply too much water you run the risk of inviting mold and mildew problems into your home (excess moisture will lie beneath the surface for a long time before it dries out). Other problems involve the carpet shrinking and begin to tear from the edges or at the seams.
WARRANTIES
Many carpet manufacturers warranties require that the carpet is professional cleaned to keep it validated. Check your specific manufacturer warranties before you go an DIY and when in doubt always contact a professional carpet cleaning company. I could save you A LOT of money in the long run!
OVERUSE OF DEODORIZERS
In addition to clean you want your carpet to smell great too! We know you don’t want pet orders around when guests arrive. Deodorizing your carpet may mask the smell for a short time but it’s not a solution or a substitute for cleaning. Deodorizing powder will get stuck in your carpet fibers resulting in a messy, dull looking carpet and buildups if your vacuum isn’t sufficient enough.
In short, next time you think about renting or buying a think again. If you do the math you can easily see calling a professional carpet cleaning company like Dr. Spot Carpet Cleaning Services and Flooring will save you a ton of time and money. Dr. Spot is passionate about providing customers with the best experience and making their home a real place of comfort. Dr. Spot utilizes the latest technology for stains, odors and can even bring high traffic areas back to life with an advanced extraction cleaning system. Let Dr. Spot take the work and worry out of your carpet cleaning.
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It’s good to know that applying too much water on a carpet can lead to mold or mildew. Our cat died last night so I want to clean all the carpets to get rid of the hair. I’ll have to hire a carpet cleaning service so it’s done the right way.
Hi Taylor, We are very sorry to hear about your cat. We service Hampton Roads, Virginia and Moyock NC with carpet cleaning services. And we always do it right!
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Carpets are expensive so naturally, you want to get as long a lifespan as possible. Ensure the longevity of your carpet by calling in the experts.
We totally agree. Using a professional carpet cleaning service will save you time, money AND your carpets!
Vacuuming every day is an important part of maintaining your carpet, sofas and rugs. But, due to the air pollution, children and pets, your carpet will become dirty and dull. So, to clean your carpet deeply, you have to use a professional carpet cleaning service.
That’s very true! And don’t forget your tile and grout cleaning. Sometimes you don’t know how dirty it is until it’s cleaned!
Something we definitely see often is people who try to clean their carpets themselves, over wet them causing a host of problems. We always recommend hiring carpet cleaning professionals to get the job done, and ensure your carpets are properly cleaned. Thank you for the great read!
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I really want to get my living room carpets cleaned because my nephew stained it when he was playing at my house last week. Thanks for explaining that I don’t want to over-wet my carpets. I didn’t realize that could cause my carpets to end up shrinking. It seems like I should hire an expert to clean my carpets.
Hi Emily, Yes, calling a professional carpet cleaning expert will save you a lot of time, aggravation and money!
With a cleaning expert at your disposal, you don’t have to worry at all. They use top-grade cleaning equipment to clean the carpets efficiently, timely and safely. They also disinfect the carpet to kill bacteria and allergens, using steam cleaning equipment.