Carpet cleaning is not as technical
as it seems; however, the process becomes tough when the professional carpet cleaning service
representatives are asked to remove aggravated stains and embedded dirt after people
have tried to clean the carpets on their own. Thus, here are some common
mistakes which almost all the amateur carpet cleaners make, that you need to be
careful about.
Vigorously Rubbing the Stains
When something spills on the
carpet, most people rub the wet stain which allows the liquid, gel or substance
to penetrate into the carpet fibers. Vigorous rubbing also hardens the threads
and makes them break or tear off after some time. The correct way to instantly reduce
the stain is to put a cloth or a pile of tissues or newspapers on the stain and
to let them absorb the spilled material.
Frequently Washing the Carpet
Do you know that detergents and
cleaning liquids contain dehydrating and sometimes toxic compounds which are
very dangerous for carpet fiber and human health as well? People believe that
frequently washing the carpet or washing it once a week will not allow dirt
accumulation. As a fact, although dirt may be removed in this way, but the harsh
chemicals used in cleaning products might discolor the threads and harden
carpet fiber in the process; thus, reducing its life.
Using Untested or Incorrect Products
Professional carpet cleaning service
companies always recommend conducting a patch test of the cleaning products
before using them. Patch testing is the process of determining the effects of
chemicals present in cleaning products, on the carpet. It is done by treating a
small carpet piece with your cleaning products and checking the results after
72 hours, as some chemicals take around 3 days to completely show their
effects. After the patch test, closely observe the carpet patch and avoid using
the products if you find stains of bleach, discoloration, or any other
unexpected results.
Doing it the Unprofessional Way
It is not necessary that you
always choose a professional carpet cleaning company, but hiring one may save
you a lot of money. Even if you want to clean the carpet on your own, make sure
that you are doing it the right way with the correct products and machines. If
you doubt your carpet cleaning process, then it is better hire a professional
company because the price of replacing your damaged carpet will be much more as
compared to the cost that you will pay to a professional cleaning firm. A professional carpet cleaning service
company also discovers hidden stains and dirt accumulated areas.
Avoiding Carpet Cleaning for Long
Several harmful chemicals and
toxins are absorbed by the carpet with continuous exposure to dust and spills. Thus,
avoiding carpet cleaning to save money may bring countless diseases to your
home. A carpet that has not been washed for a long duration but still manages
to look clean; is usually home to
numerous toxins. So make sure you get your carpet cleaned professionally, once
every two years.
The aforementioned mistakes make
the job even harder for the professionals to remove stains from your carpets;
hence, avoid the mistakes to save money on extra service charges too.
