What a Professional Carpet Cleaning Service Can Do That You Cannot

Every homeowner knows that the carpets in their home should really be professionally cleaned every 12-18 months at least. They are usually told this when they purchase the carpet and in many cases it is actually a condition of the carpet's warranty.

However, it is also in almost everyone's nature to try to find ways to save money wherever they can and for many, the idea that they can opt for a DIY carpet cleaning instead of having to deal with what they might perceive to be the hassle and expense of finding, and then paying, a good professional carpet cleaning company in Rhode Island to perform that annual cleaning task for them. After all, even if it is in the carpet's warranty that it should be professionally cleaned on a certain schedule, who is really going to come round and check who did the job, as long as the carpet is clean?

The fact is though, whatever the initial savings may seem to be in renting a DIY carpet cleaning machine from the local supermarket versus hiring a professional carpet cleaning company doing so could cost you a great deal in the long run. Why? Because there are just some things that the pros know, and can do, that you and your hired for the day Rug Doctor cannot that may not seem obvious at first:


They are Used to the Physical Exertion

Have you ever tried pulling one of those DIY carpet cleaners, filled with cleaning fluid, around for a while? (and yes, it's pull, not push) Those things are heavy, and they get even heavier once fluid filled. In order to clean the carpet evenly you also have to maintain the same pressure across the whole area too. Even if you are looking to spend your weekend doing an Iron Person workout you will definitely have more fun doing it outside with your friends than lugging a heavy piece of machinery around your house all day.


They Know Their Stains

Everyone has hobbies and special interests. And, crazy as it may seem, for a professional carpet cleaner they include the study of stains and stain removal. A good carpet cleaning professional can not only identify those stubborn stains at a glance they also know just what to use to remove them without damaging or even destroying the carpet they are working on. Yes, there are lots of stain removal advice articles online, but the problem is many of them are rather inaccurate and by the time you realize that it may be little too late for your carpet.


Carpets Get Really Clean

Cleaning a carpet is about more than removing dirt. You also need to get rid of all the trapped dirt, bacteria and dust mites, something that requires both specialist knowledge and specialist equipment. And that equipment - and the know how that goes along with it - simply can't be rented out at the grocery store.


You Won't Save as Much as You Expected Anyway

Renting a carpet cleaning machine usually means that for the basic fee you get 24 hours use of the machine and that is about it. Purchasing the actual cleaning fluids is up to you and many first time DIY carpet cleaners are shocked by two things; a)how much the stuff costs and b) how much of it they are going to need to actually clean more than the carpet in the little guest bathroom. Add to that expense the time you will have to put into the actual cleaning process and the cost of repairs and/or replacement if something goes wrong and you may just end up spending a lot more than you ever expected.

Finally, a word about that warranty. If your carpet's warranty stipulates a professional cleaning schedule in order to remain valid - and most do - then should you ever need to use it the company will want more than your word that you did your part. They will actually require receipts, and presenting that DIY carpet rental receipt will usually result in you being told 'tough luck you're not covered' right away.

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