8 things to think about first
Don’t get me wrong, machines that can be hired from DIY stores are practical machines and adequate for a quick whip over. Even though they claim to deep clean, doesn’t clean just mean clean!? While other domestic machines on the market are no where near comparable. The worst thing about a hired machine is not the product, but the person using it. Using the machine without thought or knowledge can be where the problem starts.
Next thing you know, its too late! You will find yourself seeking expert advice with maybe a hefty bill from a pro. Believe me I have seen it happen so often. So if you’re into a bit of DIY, please do your research first. People think cleaning carpets is a simple task. However, there’s much more to it than meets the eye!
Anybody can clean a carpet, that bit is the simple part. It’s knowing how. Being mislead into false advertising for you to waste your money, can be a real issue here. For instance, there is not one stain remover on this planet that can multi-task. For example, have you put to the test a shop bought product?
a) it either didn’t do anything
b) the stain came back
c) it turned dark after a couple of days
d) The stain disappeared but that area turned lighter
Well to answer those questions, the reason it didn’t remove that stain was because it was the wrong product. The stain may have came back or re-appeared. This is because a sticky residue was left in the carpet, from using the shop bought product. Then dirt manages to stick to your carpet fibres just like dust and hair would to sellotape. For an area to turn lighter than the rest of the carpet, is because the product didn’t remove the stain. Instead it bleached it out.
Most of these stain removing products have oxidizers which react with oxygen. As a result, leaving a lighter patch when left to dry. Not rinsing out the product thoroughly will cause this. They don’t tell you this do they? These same oxidizers are used to bleach our white shirts in the washing machine. However, our carpets do not have a rinse cycle like a washing machine does.
How do we know something when we have been educated on it? That’s why I want to help educate people like you. Cleaning carpets is hard graft and trust me it can get a bit hot and sweaty. You also need to find where to source the correct products. Ones that are safe on natural and certain synthetic fibres. Along with being safe for you, your children and pets. So have a quick look at our 8 things to think about first. I hope this can either save you some money or most importantly give you the best results.
- Bacteria growing in your soft furnishings?
- The wrong chemicals used can damage your carpet!
- Chemical sensitivity Rapid re-soiling?
- Not removing and leaving Bad Smells behind!
- There is no Steam!
- What about Dust Mites?
- Damage to furniture!
These ‘8 things to think about first’ for why you should hire professional carpet cleaners only, was put together to help you. More importantly, the aim to save you the hassle and a costly mistake. Please feel free ask for advice or any further questions. Help is always at hand.
