The vacuum is a vital tool in the arsenal of every homeowner when it comes to keeping carpets clean. It should be used every week without fail, and there’s no doubt that doing so will have a whole number of positive impacts on both your carpet and your home as a whole. But the vacuum alone isn’t enough. Deeper carpet cleaning is necessary at least once per year to keep your carpet looking its best.
As one of the leading carpet cleaning services in Arvada and the surrounding area, we know what a huge difference professional carpet cleaning can make, and we’ve seen what can happen when vacuuming is the only form of cleaning that’s done.
Below we’ll discuss why vacuuming is not enough on its own and why deeper carpet cleaning is necessary to protect your carpets.
Vacuuming should not be the only step that you take to keep your carpets clean. Yes, it’s vital that you do vacuum, but here’s why it should only be part of your cleaning program.
Dust and Dirt Only Pulled from the Surface
You may have a top-of-the-range vacuum cleaner, but that won't matter. It still won't remove all of the dirt and dust that's on your carpet. It'll do a good job of getting anything that's on top, but anything that's lurking below the surface will get left behind. And there could be anything down there from dust mites, to dead skin cells to bacteria and allergens. The stuff you’d probably rather we not tell you about.
The reason a vacuum can’t remove this sub-surface dirt is because residential vacuum cleaners just don’t have enough suction. They’re underpowered. It’s like trying to chop a tree down with a knife. And that’s where professional carpet cleaning machines come in. They spray a cleaning solution that coats all of the carpet, scrubs it thoroughly and then extracts all of that dirt so that it can be easily be disposed of.
Vacuuming Won’t Do Anything for Stains
The role of the vacuum is to remove any dry dirt and dust. It’s perfect if you break a biscuit and the crumbs fall on the carpet. That’s a job that it’ll do gladly. But if you knocked over a glass of red wine last week or your dog peed in the corner while you were out at the gym, your vacuum is not going to be much use.
And the thing is, these kinds of accidents will happen at some point. Even more so if you have pets or kids running around. And this is where carpet shampooing comes into its own. As we mentioned a minute ago, the carpet fibers are thoroughly scrubbed with cleaning solution, and it’s this agitation of the fibers followed by the powerful extraction that leads to stains being removed.
Odors Not Remedied By the Vacuum
If you have had an unfortunate and smelly spill, such as a pet peeing on the carpet, a vacuum won’t do much. You could vacuum that spot for months and months and it would still stink! That’s because the vacuum isn’t tackling the source of the odor; it can’t. In that instance, carpet shampooing is what’s needed. It targets the source of the odor and removes it, so your carpet is left smelling fresh.
Backing of the Carpet Not Cleaned
The backing of your carpet, right at its base, is an important part of the carpet to protect. If this gets damaged – it’s very vulnerable to mold in the “right conditions” – and action is not taken promptly, you may end up replacing your carpets. The thing is, a vacuum will do nothing to help you protect this hidden, yet vital part of your carpet.
A commercial carpet cleaning machine will clean the carpet backing, so mold spores and other nasties are not given the chance to thrive in this area.
The Many Benefits of Carpet Cleaning
You should have noticed now that while vacuuming undoubtedly has its place when it comes to carpet care, it’s just one piece of the puzzle. Carpet shampooing/cleaning is the other part. Organize a pro to come round once or twice per year and you’ll see many benefits.
- Appearance Noticeably Cleaner – It doesn’t matter if you vacuum every single day, carpets get grubby over time as dirt builds up. But when you have them shampooed, their appearance will be revitalized.
- Carpets Last Longer – Leaving dirt and bacteria to fester deep within the carpet pile is proven to accelerate wear and tear and reduce their usable lifespan. If you arrange regular carpet cleaning, it’ll pay off in the end as your carpets will last for longer.
- Healthier Home Environment – Vacuums leave behind a lot of the allergens and bacteria that can cause your health to suffer, but professional carpet cleaning will remove them, thus ensuring your home is a healthier environment to live in.
- Be Proud of Your Home – Stains and marks all over your carpets make them unsightly and can be rather embarrassing when you have guests over. Carpet cleaning can help to save you that embarrassment by removing the stains so you feel good about your home.
Call Arvada's Premier Carpet Cleaning Company Today!
Our carpet cleaning team been cleaning carpets in the Arvada area for over 40 years and have completed thousands of jobs. If you have any doubts or queries about deep carpet cleaning, we’ll be happy to discuss them with you at (303) 530-4900.