The internet is full of good and bad advice on most topics. Deep carpet cleaning is no exception. If you’re a person that feels like you’ve been duped by a bad carpet cleaning tip you found online, you’re not alone, and this blog post is for you. The professional carpet cleaners here at Gallatin Valley Chem-Dry have complied a list of bad online advice we’ve heard from our customers. Check them out to avoid the same mistake, and if you’re looking to fix a mistake, our Bozeman carpet cleaners may be able to help.
Brighten the Carpet with a Little Bit of Salt
This tip came from the a place of the internet we’re not familiar with. But just so you know, pouring salt into your carpet will not make it brighter. Salt on it’s own actually can’t clean anything. It just creates a salty mess for you to vacuum up. Sadly, your home vacuum may not even be able to pick up all the salt.
So what can you do if your carpet is looking dull and dingy? Call in a professional deep carpet cleaning crew! If they’re reputable, their process can help restore your carpet back to it’s original color.
Using a Steam Mop or Clothes Steamer
When you think carpet cleaning, you often think of steam. And what the difference between a carpet steam cleaning machine and a steam mop? Turns out, it’s pretty big. You may end up soaking your carpets and only making a messy situation that much worse. Additionally, traditional steam carpet cleaning is actually a bit outdated.
That’s why Chem-Dry developed a more effective carpet cleaning process called Hot Carbonating Extraction (HCE). Unlike steam cleaning, our carbonated technique is designed to dry faster by using less water and a higher-quality cleaning solution. This actually leaves your carpet cleaner.
Taking a Scrub Brush to the Carpet
Scrubbing and cleaning go hand-in-hand, right? Maybe for dishes or hard surfaces. But that’s not the case at all when it comes to a soft surface like your carpet. Scrubbing can actually push grime, dirt, and stains deeper into your carpet fibers leading to severe discoloration. This can be especially true with pet urine stains. Before you get on your hands and knees to try and scrub out that pet pee spot, just know that it will more than likely reappear with its nasty odor soon enough. Instead, you can call in the pros here at Gallatin Valley Chem-Dry. Our Pet Urine Removal Treatment (P.U.R.T.®) will actually remove the stain and odor completely.
Using Vinegar as a Carpet Cleaning Solution
White vinegar can be an amazing cleaning agent for a lot of things. Carpet, sadly, is not one of things. Many homeowners have tried this only to be left with a new vinegar scented stain on their carpet.
Just Choose a Professional Carpet Cleaning Company
Some things really are better left to the pros. Deep carpet cleaning can certainly be one of things. Don’t fall for the trap of thinking that DIY deep carpet cleaning with advice from the internet is going to save you money.
Sure, some things might help. Sprinkling baking soda as a deodorizer for instance is a great tip while vacuuming. But ones like the those listed above will only lead to a phone call to a pro anyway. So make your life a little easier and call in the the pros now. If you’re in the greater Bozeman area and in need of a carpet or upholstery cleaning, the team you can trust is Gallatin Valley Chem-Dry. Call us today at (406) 284-8688.