Do-it-yourself carpet cleaning machines seem like they’ll save you money. But in the long run, you’re wasting your time, your money, and possibly creating a lot of headaches and frustrations. Leave your home’s carpet care to the professionals.
It seems so easy. Go down to the supermarket, hardware store, or building supply, rent a carpet cleaning machine, and clean your carpets yourself. What could be easier than that?
We aren’t saying that you should never clean your own carpeting. But having some experience, advice from an expert, and some thorough research on the process and what you’ll be doing are all good ideas.
For instance, knowing what cleaning solution to use. Do you really know if it’s safe for the children or pets in your home? Does it have components that are friendly to the environment? Is it the right strength, composition, or formula for your needs?
And what about the machine? Will it cause damage to your carpeting because you’re not sure how to use it? Do you know how to get around furniture, not damage walls, or avoid big spills and a massive amount of dirty water penetrating your carpeting and underfloor?
Most people are a little hesitant to hire a service professional. Renting a cleaning unit from a store seems like an easy choice. But if you count up the time to go get the machine, learn how to use it, clean your home’s carpeting, clean up the machine, and return it back to the rental place, you’ll probably save a lot more money (and time!) by calling a reputable professional service provider with the experience, training, knowledge, equipment, and efficiency to get your carpeting clean.