If you’ve ever searched online for deep carpet cleaning tips and found yourself doubting their credibility, you’re not alone.
Supreme Clean Chem-Dry professional carpet cleaners in The Woodlands frequently encounter homeowners who inquire about methods they discovered online or, worse, look for help after damaging their carpet due to poor advice. We don’t want that to happen to you.
Bad Carpet Cleaning Tips
Here are some common bad carpet care tips that you should be wary of.
Salt Will Brighten Your Carpet
There’s a claim that salt can brighten your carpet and make it appear cleaner. Unfortunately, pouring salt into your carpets doesn’t achieve this.
For starters, salt alone won’t clean anything. Moreover, your home vacuum likely won’t remove all the salt, leaving behind grit that causes friction between carpet fibers and contributes to wear and tear.
If your carpets look dull or show unsightly traffic lanes, it’s better to choose professional deep carpet cleaning. This approach will restore their original color and beauty using more reliable methods. By choosing professional cleaners, you can also add a carpet stain protectant to better protect your carpets against everyday wear and tear and stains.
DIY Steam Cleaning Will Save You Money
You might be tempted to save money on carpet cleaning by using a clothes steamer or steam mop, but this is a bad idea. These household machines aren’t designed for cleaning carpets, and it’s important to note that steam cleaning isn’t the best method for deep carpet cleaning.
At Chem-Dry, we’ve developed a more effective process called Hot Carbonating Extraction (HCE) to get your carpets cleaner. Unlike steam cleaning, our method won’t leave your carpets soaking wet or expose them to excessively high temperatures—two common issues when using any type of steamer on carpets.
Scrub Your Carpets With a Brush to Clean Them
Scrubbing may work for dirty dishes, but it’s not suitable for carpets. Carpets are made of densely woven, delicate fibers, and scrubbing can damage their texture, color, and overall lifespan.
Additionally, scrubbing a stain or spot on your carpet often just spreads it around rather than removing it. That’s why it’s better to address spots and stains on a molecular level, which is exactly what our Pet Urine Removal Treatment (P.U.R.T.®) and specialty stain removal services are designed to do.
Vinegar is a Magical Carpet Cleaning Solution
Vinegar is often considered a natural cleaning agent, and while this is true in many contexts, it is not the magic solution for deep carpet cleaning. Before you pour vinegar on your carpets, take a moment to consider how you’re going to remove the strong smell from your carpets.
We know what many homeowners end up doing: calling Supreme Clean Chem-Dry to clean the carpets after this DIY attempt goes wrong.
The unpleasant smell of vinegar isn’t the only reason to avoid using it on your carpets. Its acidic properties can also be harmful to the color and texture of your carpet, potentially causing fading and stiffness.
Forego Poor Cleaning Tips and Opt for Professional Carpet Cleaning
When you choose our deep carpet cleaning services, you won’t have to worry about damaging your carpet to restore its beauty. Our HCE process effectively lifts embedded soil from deep within carpets and removes it with ease. Since our method uses only a fraction of the water compared to steam cleaning and doesn’t rely on soapy detergents, your carpets won’t stay wet for days or be left with a sticky substances.
With professional carpet cleaners, you can return to your normal routine in just a few hours, free from the unpleasant odors often associated with DIY cleaning methods. Instead, your carpets will look and smell fresh and clean. Even better, you’ll have taken an important step in protecting their longevity while promoting the health of your home.
Call Supreme Clean Chem-Dry at (832) 956-1535 today to schedule your carpet cleaning in Conroe, or the nearby areas.
