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Carpet Cleaning Facts and Myths

Tuesday, September 9th, 2008 Subscribe To Our Feed

Everyone has an opinion or an absolute ‘truth’ to offer about anything, cleaning your carpets is no exception. Before you make a decision about who should clean your carpets and when you should educate yourself about all the carpet cleaning facts and myths out there. A lot of the myths that exist are the result of poor carpet cleaning techniques or bad carpet cleaners who don’t know what they’re doing. When deciding how and when to get your carpets cleaned there area few carpet cleaning facts and myths that you should consider.

Dry vs. Wet

One of the most prevalent carpet cleaning facts and myths around is that dry cleaning is better than steam cleaning carpets. This myth came about because many carpet cleaners don’t know how to properly steam clean carpets. A properly steam cleaned carpet should be dry within 24 hours, any longer and you may have a ruined carpet on your hands. Most professionals agree that steam cleaning is the best way to clean your carpets. Done properly this will keep your carpets clean, looking good, and will make the last longer.

Clean Carpets

Another popular one from the carpet cleaning facts and myths cannon is the idea that you shouldn’t clean your carpets too often. Some people may recommend that you wait as long as you can before cleaning your carpets, as they will never look like they did when you first bought them. Some carpets also don’t look dirty when they really are.

It’s recommended that you clean your carpets every 12 to 18 months. This is because leaving dirt to collect in your carpets will mean that your carpets won’t last as long as they should. Dirt will eventually wear out your carpet as its abrasive nature will wear down the carpet fibers and will fade the color of your carpets.

Should You Pay Less?

Some people might tell you that carpet cleaning is unnecessarily expensive and that you should not pay a big price for it. Don’t let a ‘good’ deal lure you into choosing a carpet cleaning company. Talk to the manufacturer, not the retailer, of your carpets and find out the best place to get your carpets cleaned.

Arm yourself with the right knowledge about carpet cleaning facts and myths before selecting a cleaner. I recommend that you find an IICRC certified carpet cleaner to handle your carpet cleaning needs. This will ensure that you get the quality that’s important to maintaining your carpets.

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