Carpet Cleaning Myths

In the constant pursuit of a clean and healthy home, we've all encountered a flood of advice on carpet cleaning. However, not all the tips floating around are created equal, and following the wrong advice can lead to more trouble than tidiness. Today, let's unravel the mysteries surrounding common carpet cleaning myths, shedding light on practices that could be costing you time, money, and the well-being of your cherished carpets. Here are some of the most popular myths:

1. New Carpets Don’t Need to Be Cleaned The fact that your carpet doesn’t look dirty doesn’t really mean it’s clean and free from germs and allergens. It’s not about how your carpet looks because the visual effect doesn’t always provide a true picture. The fibers of a new carpet hide dirt very successfully. The surface might look clean but the dirt is usually down deep. If you don’t clean it, certain damages might occur. It is like an iceberg. If you wait to see the dirt on the surface, then you might be too late because there are layers of dirt deep inside the pile and your carpet probably became a true source of allergy and germs. Don’t allow your recklessness to harm the health of your family.



2. Vinegar and Baking Soda are Good for Cleaning Stains Ok, it’s true that vinegar reacts as a disinfectant but that’s where its story ends. A combination of vinegar and baking soda will create a texture that will be so difficult to remove. No, this paste will not eliminate stains and you will end up with two difficult tasks: to remove the original stain and to get out the foamy paste of the carpet. It might happen that vinegar helps make the spot less visible from the surface but there’s no way it will eliminate the stain completely from carpet fibers down deep. In the best case, vinegar can act as a visual trick. The trick, nothing else.



3. Regular Vacuuming Destroys Carpets No, dirt destroys carpets, not vacuuming. Vacuuming helps you eliminate loose dirt and particles so don’t let this myth fool you. Regular vacuuming is the best thing you can do to prevent carpet damage between two professional cleanings. It can remove almost 70% of the dirt and don’t worry, carpets are made to withstand frequent vacuuming. We recommend that you vacuum your carpets daily if you have high-traffic areas. If not vacuumed regularly, the dirt will build up into the carpet which increases indoor pollution. Regular maintenance will prolong the life of your carpets for sure.



4. I Don’t Need Professional Carpet Cleaning There’s no chance you can do deep shampoo cleaning yourself. Steam cleaning is the furthest you can go but requires a large amount of water and takes much time to get dried. What can happen and most often it really does, is to come up with mildew growing into your carpet. Not healthy, right? In addition, you’ll have to rent or buy cleaning tools and equipment for more complex cleaning steps. Save your time, nerves, and money, and seek a professional carpet cleaner to get your carpets thoroughly cleaned. Here are a few of the numerous benefits of choosing an expert.



5. All Carpets are Washed the Same Way Not all carpets are the same and of the same fabric, thus not all fabrics can be treated the same way. There is a wide range of cleaning methods depending on the carpet type, its condition, and the type of treatment it requires. Types of cleaning range from dry cleaning, steam cleaning, regular shampoo cleaning, machine cleaning, hand washing, etc. There are also additional treatments such as stain and odor removal, sanitizing, softening, scotch guard, color restoration, and many more.

Following bad advice might end up destroying your carpet so you would need to spend more money to replace it. If you are not sure how to treat your rug, and you can never know unless you’re an expert, let a professional deal with it. For any area rug cleaning, wall to wall carpet or upholstery, feel free to give us a call at any time. Rug Wash has a no-obligation consultation over the phone or even on site.