The Truth About Carpet Care
We are going to try and dispel a number of myths surrounding carpet cleaning and how it should be done. You may have heard for instance that it is better to wait to get your carpet cleaned the first time because once it is cleaned it will never look the same again. This is not true. By getting your carpet cleaned often and early you will elimate possible health hazrads and and make the job easier. If cleaned by a trainded professional your carpet should look better each time your get it cleaned.
If you have heard that carpet cleaning shrinks your carpet, you may be right. The only way that this can happen is if your carpet is left extrememly wet. Be sure to check the dampness of your carpet before the cleaners leave. If you take this easy step you can ensure that your carpet will not shrink.
Another myth that we come across from time to time is that regular vacuuming can hurt the fibres of your carpet. Studies have shown that whether you vacuum your carpet four times a week or twice a month the effect on the fibres of your carpet is the same. It is better to vacuum your carpet regularly because that will keep dust and dirt to a minimum therefore minimizing any health effects you may encounter.
The myth that says you only have to clean your carpet if it has been stained also isn’t true. It is important, especially if you have small children in the house to have your carpet cleaned at least once a year. This will take away any deep down dirt that you can’t get out by just vacuuming.
You may have been told that because your carpet has a stain resistor you won’t need to get it cleaned. Well this isn’t true either. A good stain resistent carpet is great in case something spills, but a carpet should still have a good all around cleaning. It is important to maintain the cleanliness of your carpet overall so that it will hold its valuve. Carpets can be an expensive investment and the more often that your carpet is cleaned the more you will get for your investment.
If you believe, as many do, that carpet cleaning will ruin your stain resistance then you should know that foot traffic is much more likely to wear off the stain resistance in your carpet. You should however have the stain resistor re-applied about every third time you have your carpet cleaned. A professional carpet cleaner will be able to do this quite easily.
You may be tempted to clean your carpet with a store bought carpet cleaner thinking that you will save money and that it is an easy enough job to do on your own. You should be warned that when dealing with harsh chemicals it is better to leave the job up to someone who knows what they are doing. Carpet cleaners bought off the shelf can leave your carpet in worse shape than when you started.
You may have a home carpet cleaning system and plan to use that for regular carpet cleaning. These systems can be good for spot removal, but it is important to have your carpet cleaned all over by a professional occasionally. Professional machine have a much higher suction rate then the store bought version, therefore it can remove all the deep down dirt trapped at the base of your carpet. If you hire a professional carpet cleaner you will get a professional job, which will help your carpet last for years to come.
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