Four Myths About Professional Carpet Cleaning Busted By Green Clean

At Green Clean, we have been offering professional carpet cleaning services to Minneapolis homeowners for over 25 years. During that time, we have been asked lots of questions about carpet cleaning. Many homeowners worry that professional carpet cleaning is not worth the investment, or might cause more problems than it solves. In this article, we will bust the four most common (yet untrue) myths that we have heard about professional home and commercial carpet cleaning – read on for our expert answers. 

Myth One: Professional Carpet Cleaning Will Make Your Carpet Get Dirty Again Faster 

This carpet cleaning myth is one of the most common because it used to have some truth to it. Old fashioned carpet shampoo methods used to leave residues in the carpet. This sticky coating would collect dirt and make the carpet quickly look dirty again. At Green Clean, we use expert, up-to-date methods that thoroughly remove any residue, leaving nothing but clean carpet behind. Our pretreatments and cleaning solutions won’t make your carpets soil quicker, and a clean carpet resists permanent damage and stains more easily. 

Myth Two: You Can Clean Your Carpet Yourself With The Same Results As Professionals 

Many people think that they can clean their carpet themselves, using consumer cleaning products or with rental machines. Unfortunately, most consumer cleaning products use harsh chemicals to remove the stains – and they can also damage the fibers of your carpet. Rental machines are good at getting the carpet wet, but are not as good at removing the water – they are just not powerful enough. This can lead to mold and mildew growing in your carpet and on the pad and subfloor underneath. Additionally, if the cleaning product residues are not extracted completely, it will cause the carpet to get dirty again quickly – just like we explained above. 

 At Green Clean, we use specially formulated industry products that can safely remove stains without damaging your carpet. Our powerful truck mounted machines will ensure that your carpet is completely rinsed and extracted for a safe, clean result. Along with our tools, we will also use our many years of knowledge and experience to ensure a great result for Minnesota homeowners. 

Myth Three: My Carpet Looks Fine, So It Does Not Need Professional Cleaning

Carpet is designed to hide dirt, so even if it looks clean, it’s probably not. By the time your carpet or area rugs actually look dirty, they have probably been permanently damaged.  Regular professional cleaning helps remove hidden odors, dirt and allergens that can affect the health of your home. Most carpet and rug manufacturers recommend professional cleaning at least annually to maintain the cleanliness and durability of your carpets. If you have children, pets, struggle with allergies, or have carpeting in a busy commercial space, you may want to schedule professional cleaning more often. 

Myth Four: Cleaning My Wool Carpet Or Other Specialty Rugs Will Cause Damage

Many Twin Cities residents believe that professional carpet cleaning will shrink their carpets, and worry even more about cleaning causing damage to expensive wool or silk carpets and rugs. This is another myth that has some truth to it: In the past, old fashioned cleaning methods that used too much water could warp or shrink certain types of rugs and carpets. At Green Clean, we use modern tools and techniques that can be customized for every type of carpeting, from the toughest industrial hallway to the most delicate antique rug. This ensures that you will get great results without shrinkage or other damage. 

Get The Truth About Carpet Cleaning From Green Clean

If you are ready to get accurate advice about cleaning and protecting your carpet and rugs, contact Green Clean today. We will use our resources and experience to create a custom plan to keep your home or business looking, smelling, and feeling great.