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Should You Steam Clean Your Carpets Yourself Or Hire A Professional?
How important is it to have your carpets Steam Cleaned by a professional Steam Carpet Technician? We are going to look into the pros and cons of Steam Cleaning your carpets yourself and why we believe it’s always worth booking a professional for the job. So, let’s start with:
How Often should your Carpets be Cleaned?
Steam Cleaning Carpets yourself might look easy but it really isn’t that much fun to do. Ideally Carpets require a Deep Steam cleaning at least once a year, this is going on a household with no pets or children residing in them. For properties with children or pets or both you could need to steam clean your carpets a minimum of twice a year, however with loose pet hairs and dirt being brought in on their paws, or spills from food and drinks or arts and crafts this may even become a more regular chore to complete. Most Households that we have surveyed have admitted to either only cleaning their carpets properly every few years and some haven’t at all since laying the carpets. So while doing it yourself is cheaper it may not be the most efficient.
If you’re sitting there thinking ‘oh well it can go another year, it’s not even that dirty’ then don’t be fooled. There will be all kinds of dirt and grime hiding in the depths of the carpet fibres. Not only that but if your property is rented your warranty/ tenancy agreement may require a regular professional carpet steam cleaning to be completed to ensure the condition of the carpet is maintained to the highest standard. You may even be required to provide receipts for all the cleaning you have had completed throughout your time living in the property, if you complete the cleaning yourself you will not be able to provide that.
Let’s Talk About Steam Cleaning, What Is Steam Carpet Cleaning?
Steam Carpet cleaning, also known more commonly as ‘Hot Water Extraction’ cleaning, is a specialised cleaning allowing carpet technicians to clean the deepest fibers of the carpets. The name ‘Hot Water Extraction’ name comes from the fact that steam is in fact not used to clean the carpets. It’s in fact hot water that is sprayed directly onto the carpet. Usually containing a special Carpet Cleaning Shampoo this mixture is sprayed onto the carpet using great force via a carpet cleaning machine, it is then almost immediately sucked back up through a second tube that directs all the loosened dirt and dirty water into a separate water tank ensuring that only clean treated water is sprayed onto the carpet.
You can indeed hire some carpet cleaning machines however these are usually nowhere near as powerful as the ones professional cleaners use and cannot usually provide great results like we can. They cannot reach the temperatures required to remove the toughest of stains and dirt, and usually do not have the suction power of our machines meaning that your carpets may be left wetter than needed.
Why is it not a good idea to clean your carpets yourself?
As with doing anything yourself you run the risk that there may be mistakes made. Mistakes that could cause lasting damage to the carpets feel, look and lifespan. As mentioned before the rentable carpet cleaning machines can’t offer the temperatures required or suction required this then leaves the carpet quite damp running the risk of mould and further staining if left wet for too long. There is also a lack of experience, this means a limited understanding as to what cleaning product should be used on certain types of carpet fibres. If the incorrect product is used you risk causing damage to the carpet or even further soiling/ staining. Any of these mistakes could cause you to end up booking a professional steam carpet technician or worse having to replace the entire carpet which could end up costing a considerable amount compared to just booking a professional cleaning company in London like us in the first place.
Why should you opt for a Professional Steam Carpet technician?
Booking a professional Steam Cleaner eliminates the stress of trying to do it yourself. You know from the start that your carpets are in good hands and that if for any reason there is an issue with the cleaning that you’re covered by the cleaning company’s insurance policy. Always do some research on the company you choose to ensure that they are professional, trustworthy and have proof of their qualifications. You can book the cleaning to be completed while you go about your day, no interruptions needed. Hiring a professional also means you can receive the receipts for the cleaning ensuring you have a log of when the carpet was last cleaned, some companies will happily book you in for annual cleaning so you don’t even have to remember to book it every year. All round booking a professional just makes our lives easier and ensures a pristine finish every time.
Why is Steam Carpet Cleaning so Important?
Over time vacuuming just isn’t enough, dirt particles, germs, dead skin cells and dust mites inhabit the deepest fibres of the carpet and vacuuming just cannot remove that. Steam Carpet cleaning removes even the deepest of dirt and stains from the bottom fibres of the carpet. This not only improves the overall look of the carpets, it also will improve the feel and smell of the carpet fibres, bringing some bounce back to the carpet. It is important to ensure that as much dirt is removed as often as possible to minimise the risks of mould and smelly odors building up. The removal of dust, dust mites, dirt can also eliminate any allergies that are occurring especially if the property has pets present. Removal of any stray pet hairs and worst case fleas will ensure maximum health benefits for your family/ residents. So Steam Carpet Cleaning has its health benefits as well as the clean looking fresh smelling benefits on the surface. This is why receiving a professional Steam Carpet Clean at least once a year is so important for the carpeted life expectancy and the tenants.
