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June 2018

Carpet Cleaning Myths Debunked

By Carpet Cleaning

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Whether you’re thinking about your next flooring choice for your home or you’re debating cleaning your carpets, there are many carpet cleaning myths that you may have not known about before.

Carpets Cause Allergies

Many people believe that carpets are the culprit for their allergies. However, the opposite is true. Carpets trap allergens and dirt and keep them there until the carpet is professionally cleaned or vacuumed.

Related Article: 3 Ways Professional Carpet Cleaning Protects Your Health

Carpet Deodorizers Will Make Odors Disappear Forever

Unfortunately, store-bought and DIY carpet deodorizers don’t truly remove odors inside carpets. Instead, they only mask the odor on the surface. The source of carpet odors is usually deeper than surface level, so it’s better to have your carpets professionally cleaned to permanently remove the smell.

Related Article: What’s That Smell? Dealing With Sneaky Carpet Odors

Dry Cleaning Carpets Is Better than Wet Cleaning

Dry cleaning may seem like a better idea because your carpets won’t get damp, but it doesn’t clean deeper than surface level. Steam cleaning is a better option because it’ll penetrate deeper into the carpet and extract the dirt, bacteria, and allergens.

Once You Start Cleaning Carpets They Get Dirtier Faster

This was only true in the past when improper cleaning methods left carpets dirtier because of residue. Carpet cleaning has advanced now, so it won’t shorten a carpet’s lifespan. Additionally, professional carpet cleaning services now add dirt-resistant barriers that will keep your carpets cleaner longer.

The Carpet is Still New and Doesn’t Look Dirty, So I Don’t Need to Clean It

Even if you have newly installed carpet, or it has been a part of your home for only a few months, it can get dirty quickly. Although the carpet might not show signs of being dirty, there are likely allergens and bacteria beneath the surface.

Vacuuming Carpets Too Often Will Ruin Them

The opposite is true with this myth: carpets get worse the longer you leave them alone. Carpets need vacuuming to remove dirt. Some vacuums may be aggressive, but for the most part, carpets can handle frequent vacuuming. In a home, carpets may need weekly vacuuming, but in places with high-traffic, it may require daily vacuuming.

Steam Cleaning Carpets Will Leave Them Wet and Mold or Mildew Will Grow

If a company improperly cleans your carpet, then they will be wet for an extended time, leading to the possibility of mold or mildew growing. However, when a company correctly cleans carpets, they should dry quickly. Steam cleaning is a highly effective way to clean carpets and shouldn’t create mold or mildew growth because the water will not penetrate into the carpet backing.

In addition to debunking carpet cleaning myths, we also clean hard surfaces including but not limited to, tile and grout, brick, block, concrete, granite, and marble Terrazzo. Our unique process for hard surface cleaning is revolutionizing the way you restore and maintain all floors back to their natural beauty, including carpet! Call us today at (419) 705-8693 to request a FREE demo.

3 Ways Professional Carpet Cleaning Protects Your Health

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Carpet Cleaning Protects Your HealthThe health of your family is vital. Many people go to great lengths to ensure their homes are safe. However, some forget about the dangers that may lie in your carpets. Carpets not only hide dirt and debris, but also bacteria that may be harmful to your family. It is important to get your carpets regularly cleaned by professionals for many reasons.

How Professional Carpet Cleaning Protects Your Health

Gets Rid of Dust Mites

Dust mite infestations are common in homes across the country. However, few people are aware of them because the mites are impossible to see or detect with the naked eye.

Though dust mites, themselves, do not exacerbate allergies, they sometimes leave behind parts of their body or excrement that are allergens. The debris they leave behind can fly into the air anytime people walk across the carpet. Because they are microscopic, people can inhale them without realizing and have an allergic reaction.

By having your carpet professionally cleaned, you will clear out all dust mites or debris that dust mites left behind, significantly improving any allergy problems in your family.

Gets Rid of Trapped Pollutants

Studies have shown that numerous pollutants can become trapped inside carpets. Some of the potential pollutants that could be in the fibers of your carpet include pet dander, lead, cockroach allergens, dirt, dust, and particle pollutants. Toxic gases in the air can attach to the particles and join them in your carpet. Both pollutants and gases can slowly release throughout your house each time someone walks on the carpet, vacuums, or does other everyday activities.

Professional carpet cleaners use special methods and formulas to completely rid your carpet of trapped pollutants and gases.

Prevents Mold

Dirty carpets are at a serious risk for mold, especially in areas of the country that are extremely humid. If a carpet becomes moist at any time, mold may begin growing if the carpet does not dry completely soon after. Carpets can easily become damp when people walk inside after being in the rain or from a wide variety of other circumstances. If not dealt with soon, mold smells bad and can lead to serious health problems for you and your family.

A professional carpet cleaner has the experience, skill, and tools to completely rid your carpet of any moisture, preventing mold from growing in the fibers. It is important to have them cleaned regularly so you can continue preventing any future mold from taking over your carpets.

Ready to Have Healthier Carpets (and Home)?

Professional Surface Restoration’s patented process cleans hard surfaces including but not limited to, tile and grout, wood floors, brick, block, concrete, and natural stone. Our unique process for hard surface cleaning is revolutionizing the way you restore and maintain all floors back to their natural beauty, including carpet!

Call us today at (419) 705-8693 to request a FREE demo.