Carpet Cleaning

Carpets are a staple in every home and why shouldn't they be? Carpeting adds vibrancy to a room and can even help create specific moods or atmospheres in the rooms they are a part of. Because carpets are so important many people go to great lengths to keep them clean; all to varying degrees of success. Most people, at the very least, vacuum their carpets on a regular basis and pick up after themselves and their children. Others will take things a step further and use retail brand carpet sprays and a brush to remove spots and stains. On occasion, people will rent a carpet shampooer from their local retail or home improvement store. While all of the aforementioned measures are great in terms of effort not all of them will keep carpets as clean as they should be nor will some of them restore a carpet to its original vibrancy. Moreover, being that there are many different types of carpeting, the do-it-yourselfer may inadvertently damage their carpets by misusing tools, utilizing the wrong ones, or by applying improper cleaning solutions.

If one aims to clean their carpets thoroughly there is of course the option of hiring a professional carpet cleaner. Going this route takes the burden and responsibility associated with this work off the shoulders of the homeowner and places it on the shoulders of those with the experience and tools to do the job efficiently, quickly, and thoroughly. For those who can not afford to hire a professional carpet cleaner and those who simply prefer to do the work themselves, there are a few things to watch out for and be mindful of.

Do Your Homework

When someone decides to give their carpets a thorough cleaning it behooves them to do their homework. By using the internet a person can easily find out how to clean their carpets properly and without damaging them. Such persons should find out what type of carpet they are going to be working with, what type of tools work best on that carpet, and which cleaning solutions are safe. There is also plenty of information on how to clean a carpet properly and it is usually presented in a step by step break down.

The Carpet Cleaning Process

The carpet cleaning process isn't necessarily complicated but if the job is done using proper steps the results will be fantastic.

• Applying Suction – The carpet cleaning process should always begin with a thorough vacuuming. Standard retail bought vacuums work fine but a high end vacuum will coax stubborn debris out of its resting place before removing it.

• Pre-Cleaning Spray – Before rigorous cleaning can begin in earnest, a stain loosening cleaning solution needs to be sprayed over carpeting in its entirety. This solution will not only break stains up so that they can be removed but will also dissolve the waxy buildup that grows on carpets over time. Once applied this solution need to sit for no more than 15 minutes before the real cleaning can begin.

• A Good Scrubbing – Once the aforementioned solution has had time to absorb into a carpet and do it's job, a hot water shampooing unit should be used in order to remove any and all debris during this part of the process. Homeowners should be wary however as the units available for rent at retail stores aren't all that effective in scrubbing nor sucking up debris. Consider spending a few extra dollars and rent an industrial strength Rotovac designed for this very purpose.

• Post Cleaning Solution – This step in the carpet cleaning process is near impossible to do without a Rotovac or reasonable facsimile. During this process these high powered units lay down a protective solution that keeps carpets from incurring damage and becoming overly filthy. This solutions protects carpets for about six months and is also stain and spill prohibitive.

• Air Dry – The final step in the carpet cleaning process is of course its drying out. During the hours following a thorough carpet cleaning it's imperative that no foot see fresh carpet. Wet carpet is a conduit for debris so keep everyone and everything clear. The amount of time it takes for a carpet to dry out will depend largely on what time of year its cleaned and whether or not there are fans running at the time. Professionals often use large fans to facilitate quick drying. Carpets without the assistance of fans normally dry out anywhere from within a few hours to an entire day. Homeowners can run their own fans and open windows to help the process along. If someone must walk over freshly cleaned carpet remember to wear booties over shoes and bare feet.

The Professional Alternative

Cleaning carpet thoroughly is an arduous task at it's easiest and is rather time consuming as well. It is for these reasons that many people opt to hire professional carpet cleaners as an alternative to doing the job themselves. Hiring a pro to tackle this job allows persons to do something much more fun with their free time and ensures that they get the end results they want. These services are surprisingly affordable and especially so when you juxtapose them with the time and money it takes to do the work yourself. Additionally most professionals offer free quotes and even on site estimates without obligation.

For A Free Orange County Carpet Cleaning Quote Call 949.786.0816 or Send Us A Message

Carpet Cleaning Hassles And Solutions

Homeowners may clean their their furniture, they may clean their floors, and of course they'll clean specific rooms within their homes. What many homeowners don't or won't do however is clean their carpets. While nearly everyone vacuums their carpets and rugs very few people will actually give their carpets the rigorous cleaning they both need and deserve. This is mainly due to the fact that shampooing and chemically treating carpets is back breaking and time consuming work. It can also be an expensive venture costing hundreds of dollars or more as one must rent the necessary equipment and purchase over the counter yet highly ineffective chemicals. There are a great number of reasons why homeowners elect to do little more than vacuum. Let's take a look.

Renting Equipment

Local supermarkets and hardware stores often rent commercial grade carpet cleaners and while it initially might make sense to rent these devices, the truth is that these machines do little more than spray water and vacuum it up. These machines aren't built for scrubbing and removing grime and stains from carpet. They are also not equipped to treat carpets with protective chemicals. These “over the counter” carpet cleaners are effective only at shining the dirt in carpets and rugs. More to the point, these rentals can often be expensive, especially given how little they actually do for a carpet.

Back Breaking Work

Cleaning carpets and rugs either with a rented commercial cleaner or by brush and bucket is backbreaking working. It goes without saying too that a brush and bucket is an absurd way to clean an entire carpet but even when using rented equipment the work takes a real physical toll on one's body. These machines are heavy, awkward, and difficult to push and pull. Making matters worse, cleaning even a single room's carpet can take all day and when you factor in how long it takes for carpets to dry...well it's not hard to ascertain why so many homeowners give their carpets so little TLC.

Efficiency And Results

It's already been mentioned that rented or commercial carpet cleaning tools do little more than put a shine on things but it's worth noting again only because after putting in hours or days worth of work, homeowners want satisfactory results. There are fewer things more disheartening than working hard all day and have nothing to show for it. Complicating things, the homeowners that do put in the elbow grease usually end up having to hire a professional to either clean up their mess or to have their carpets properly cleaned. Paying for the same thing twice, especially when you've put your own time into it, can be extremely frustrating.

Hiring A Professional Carpet Cleaner

Homeowners who hire professional carpet cleaners not only save time, money, and effort but they'll also have carpets and rugs that look new as well. Replacing carpet can be an expensive endeavor and is  one that most homeowners would prefer to avoid. Having professional carpet cleaners not only clean but treat carpets will add years to their lives and will help keep them vibrant too. More to the point, professional carpet cleaners use industrial grade equipment to get the job. This means that not only are the end results superior to that of a laypersons work but the work gets done in a fraction of the time as well.





Fore More Information Visit Orange County Carpet Cleaning Services at Stanley Window Care