Why Is Commercial Cleaning Best For Your Carpets?

When it comes to cleaning your carpets, it is recommended to use a professional carpet cleaning company than to do it yourself.

What many don't realize is that using the wrong chemicals and process can cause damage to the fibers and shorten the life of your carpet. By having professional carpetcleaners, they have the chemicals that are tough on dirt, grime and stains but yet gentle on your carpet.

Professional carpet cleaners provide many things, among them are:

ñ  Absorbent powder that is sprinkled on the carpet and left to sit for a short period. The technician will then use a machine called a buffer which works the power down into the carpet when they then vacuum up the residue.  

ñ  Some carpet cleaning jobs are done with a bonnet attached to a buffer machine. The bonnet has cleaning solution in it and as it is ran over the carpet, it absorbs the dirt. The technician will replace the bonnet ever so often when it become saturated with dirt from the carpet.  

ñ  Some carpets are cleaned with a dry process or with wet solution that dries fast. There is no waiting period for the carpet to dry before you can begin walking on it again.  

ñ  Like shampooing, some times a dry foam is used, which like the dry process described above does not require any drying period and like the powder described above, the residue is vacuumed. 

ñ  The most traditional method is wet shampoo with a buffer and a cleaning solution. The technician goes over the carpet thoroughly and then after a drying period will vacuum any residue left behind.   

Having your carpet cleaned by an experienced, professional service will add life to your carpet. It is recommended to have them cleaned once a year unless you have an accident or heavy traffic with more spills, common in houses with children and pets.

Always do your research on carpet cleaning companies and use one that a good reputation, provides testimonials as well as insurance and licensing. Asking family and friends for recommendations can give good advise of companies they have used with success before as well.

When calling the different companies, ask how they charge. Some are by the square footage and others are by the number of rooms irregardless the size. Ask which method they use and if there will be a time the carpet can not be walked on. For homes with children or pets, make sure the product is safe as well as meets the manufacturer's requirements to keep your warranty in tact.