Want to learn more? This blog delves into the advantages of professional carpet cleaning, including both the obvious benefits and those that often go unnoticed.
But first, what is professional carpet cleaning?
Professional carpet cleaning involves forcing water at high temperatures into your carpets to remove stains, dirt, allergens and unwanted particles. The goal is to eliminate more of these nasties than is possible through conventional vacuuming.
We recommend professional cleaning every 12 to 18 months for most carpets. However, you may require more frequent visits if you have pets or allergies.
As you might imagine, the effect of professional carpet cleaning can be substantial. But what benefits can you expect, and how dramatic are they? Let’s find out.
The main benefit of professional carpet cleaning is improved aesthetics. As discussed, your carpets just look so much better.
But why?
It comes down to how fading happens. Carpets lose their colour slowly over time. As such, you don’t notice them fading or looking dirtier as the months and years pass.
Because of this, the results of cleaning can be spectacular when they come. Carpets get many shades brighter after a single treatment, sometimes returning to their original colour with the dirt and grime gone.
Professional carpet cleaning also removes stubborn stains. Hot water lifts pigments from carpets, returning them to their original colour.
Another benefit of professionally cleaned carpets is healthier indoor air. Hot water extraction removes pollen, mould, mildew, and other allergens from the fibres, preventing them from causing ongoing irritation.
The American Lung Association says that the list of allergens carpets can harbour is extensive. Fibres can trap lead compounds, cockroach allergens, pesticides, pet dander, dust mites, dirt, and dust. Therefore, hot water extraction can reduce the risk of allergic reactions and help you feel more comfortable in your home.
Professional carpet cleaning can also extend the life of your carpet. Hot water extraction eliminates the abrasive particles in your carpet that can make it look flat, tired, and worn out over time.
Under regular conditions, most carpets last between five and fifteen years before requiring replacement. Particles dragged in on the sole of shoes can get into the fibres, causing them to rub up against them, leading to fraying. Carpets look matted and moth-eaten after just a few years, especially in high thoroughfare areas.
Removing foreign particles with hot water extraction prevents this process from occurring. Removing trapped particles reduces friction inside the carpet, stopping it from wearing out so quickly and enabling you to get several more years of service.
Another benefit of getting your carpet professionally cleaned is peace of mind. Knowing that your carpets aren’t hosting toxic compounds and allergens can be a relief.
Unfortunately, most carpets become hazardous over time. Allergens get into it through open windows or on shoe soles, leading to buildups that can cause various reactions. Cleaning eliminates this problem.
Deep cleaning your carpets also avoids costly replacement. Instead of ripping out your existing carpets and installing new ones, you can refresh the ones you have and restore them to the state you bought them.
Replacing carpets can be expensive, setting the average Irish homeowner back between €1299 and €3599 for a 3 bedroom home.
Lastly, deep cleaning can increase the value of your property. Property buyers will often be willing to pay more for a home if its carpets are clean and in good condition.
This post explained why getting your carpets professionally cleaned is so beneficial. As we have seen, the perks go well beyond mere aesthetics. Giving them a makeover can improve your health, reduce long-term carpet replacement costs, and even increase the value of your property.
Perhaps most important of all, professional carpet cleaning gives you peace of mind. All that’s left to do is to try it yourself.
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