Having your carpets cleaned has a lot of different variables. It can be hard to choose between professional carpet cleaning or just doing it yourself. Have you ever wondered what the difference is, or which is the better solution? Check out the details below to better understand the differences.
Equipment Details
When you compare DIY carpet cleaning to professionals, one of the biggest differences is the equipment. While you can buy home carpet cleaners, they are not as powerful as professional equipment cleaners. Even the carpet cleaners you can rent are typically not as powerful as those the pros use.
The professionals have access to much stronger equipment that will likely be able to get a deeper clean as well. You pay a bit more, but the results are well worth it. Of course, you also have to schedule and work on their timeline. This can be a bit of an inconvenience at times.
Carpet Drying Times
When you clean carpets on your own, they can take forever to dry. It doesn’t mean you’re doing anything wrong, it’s just that the carpets get wetter this way. The carpet can even feel soaked and take hours to fully dry.
Professionals have the training and expertise to do the job without leaving soaking carpets. Some professionals also provide courtesy drying to help dry up the wet carpet much faster. You have to be very careful not to oversaturate your carpets when doing DIY.
Work Quality
You are quite capable of doing a DIY process. However, in comparison to a professional, there will be a difference in the results. Professionals are highly trained and skilled to be able to get a deeper clean. They know what to look for, and how to be consistent with high-quality work.
Think of a professional carpet cleaning as offering a deeper clean one or two times a year.
Frequency of Cleaning
DIY cleaning should be happening frequently. From vacuuming to cleaning stains and spills, you are responsible for everyday cleaning needs. Let the professionals be the ones who come in on occasion when you need a deeper clean.
Home DIY cleaning will take place daily, weekly, monthly, or whatever works for you. Professional deeper cleans will be annual, semi-annual, or possibly even quarterly in some cases.
Cost
Finally, the last difference we want to note is the cost. Hiring professional cleaners can be quite a bit more expensive. But the good news is that you only hire them occasionally. Your DIY solutions will be more affordable, and they fill in the gaps between professional services.
Plan ahead for the cost, and know that it will likely save you money over time by preserving your carpets for longer.
Semper Fi Professional Carpet Cleaning Services
Semper Fi floor care & restoration is here for your carpet cleaning needs. Our teams are trained and certified to clean your carpets and make them look like new again. Plan to have carpets cleaned about every 6 months to keep them looking great. Contact us today to get scheduled.
