It is definitely a valid point to debate professional carpet cleaning vs. doing the job on your own with rented equipment. Cost-saving around the home is always a smart move, be it adjusting your thermostat and unplugging appliances to save energy costs or doing your own home repairs. But there is a lot that can be gained from utilising professional carpet cleaning services.
Professional carpet cleaning can remove deeply embedded dirt and grime with more efficiency than a hired DIY carpet cleaner. Additionally, sanitation efforts are increased with professional equipment and cleaning solutions as well as the ability to remove stains.
In this article, we will break down some of the main differences between hiring a professional carpet cleaning service and DIY methods.
DIY Carpet Cleaning: The Basics
DIY carpet cleaning is the process of buying or renting carpet cleaning equipment to shampoo and clean your home’s carpet on your own. These types of carpet cleaners are made to appeal to budget-conscious consumers and despite an affordable rate (either purchase or hire), you can be assured that you will clean your carpets, however, it will not be as deep of a clean as you expect.
In terms of costs, going the way of renting a unit can also be pricey since you are only offered a 24-hour rental in most cases, and most rentals will not include the various cleaners and solutions you will need to clean the carpet effectively. You will likely also be responsible for picking up and returning the equipment.
Most DIY carpet cleaners are much weaker than professional units. The water pressure valves are much weaker and the vacuum that is responsible for absorbing the dirt and grime will also not be as strong as the water pressure and vacuums found on professional cleaning units.
When it comes to carpet cleaning, the rinsing process is also an important factor since the chemicals and the extracted dirt need to be rinsed away to prevent leftover stains or odours from remaining on the carpet. DIY equipment will typically not be capable of adequately rinsing the carpet, which can also leave behind a strong smell that will not be very pleasant.
Professional Carpet Cleaning: The Basics
By hiring a professional, you are ensuring that your carpets are going to receive state-of-the-art cleaning techniques and quality cleaning solutions with thorough drying. DIY carpet cleaning almost always leaves out the crucial drying techniques that can help prevent the growth of mold or mildew.
Think of your carpets as a filter; carpets trap a lot of bacteria, dust, pollen, and a range of other nasty things that are in the air. One of the most common things found in carpets is dust mites, which can have a detrimental effect on those who suffer from Asthma and other respiratory ailments.
DIY carpet cleaning will typically not be able to penetrate deep enough into the carpet to remove these irritants, therefore, hiring a professional carpet cleaning service can ensure that you are receiving the best results possible for maintaining a luminous and sanitary carpet.
Why DIY Carpet Cleaning Is Inferior
There is nothing wrong with wanting to try out carpet cleaning with your very own unit or, even to rent a unit to clean your carpets yourself. The bottom line is that DIY carpet cleaning just isn’t as effective for keeping your carpets clean in the long run.
Not enough pressure can mean that you not cleaning deep enough into the pile and leaving behind a load of dirt and bacteria, which again will spread throughout your house and more than likely cause more problems. You will end up cleaning them 3-4 times a year as supposed to needing the carpet cleaned the typical twice per year.
Not enough suction power can mean your carpets can often stay damp for long periods, especially in comparison to the use of professional equipment. This can cause your carpets or upholstery to become a home for bacteria by having a warm and damp area, which can further leave your home open to having mold spread underneath your carpets which could lead to health problems.
Additionally, when it comes to removing a corrosive substance like pet urine, you will be simply covering up the smell if you decide to use DIY carpet cleaning. Pet wee has a tendency to seep deep into a carpet, absorbing into the fibres that compose the makeup of the carpet.
It will usually take professional equipment and powerful cleaning agents to tackle pet wee since this type of method can absorb the urine, odour, and stains all the way down to the pad.
Why Drying Is So Important
Finally, the biggest difference between professional carpet cleaning and DIY methods is drying: professional services typically provide it, DIY measures do not. It is crucially important to have your carpet dried after the cleaning process to prevent the growth of mold or mildew.
Professional and commercial carpet cleaning can extract dirty water to a great degree during the cleaning process, which can then be followed up by additional drying with powerful, portable driers placed at different angles along the carpet. Carpets are typically left only the slightest bit damp as opposed to nearly wet to the touch that is common after a DIY carpet cleaning session.
Carpet drying is an important part of the process that is always prioritised when you choose professional carpet cleaning.
Why Choose EasyClean Solutions?
Our mission here is to provide the Hampshire and West Sussex area with superior and friendly customer service backed by a commitment to excellence in our field with affordable rates less than the local industry standard. Let our team of professionals help give your carpets the extra attention that DIY cleaning can’t provide.
Contact us today to talk to a service professional to get your carpet back to its original state and to let us show you how dedicated we are to handling all of your carpet and furniture cleaning needs.
