Many homeowners try to save money by cleaning carpet themselves, and a vacuum and a spot cleaner do keep things in check. They just do not do everything a professional cleaning does. These are the benefits of professional carpet cleaning, explained one at a time, along with what a cleaning will not do. Brooke’s Chem-Dry is a family-owned company that has served Lawrence and Douglas County since 2005.
Benefits of Professional Carpet Cleaning: The Five That Matter
Carpet looks dull and stained over time because it is constantly catching dirt, dust and other particles. A vacuum takes care of the dry, loose layer on top. The five benefits below cover what is left.
Benefit 1: It removes soil your vacuum cannot reach
Regular vacuuming removes surface dirt, not the soil that has settled into the base of the fibers. That soil is oily and stuck to the fiber, and it takes cleaning solution and extraction to release it. Professional cleaning goes after that deeper layer.
Benefit 2: Your carpet wears out more slowly
Carpet is not cheap, and grit is one of the things that wears it down. Soil in the fibers acts like sandpaper, scratching and wearing the pile every time someone walks across it. Taking that soil out on a regular basis helps carpet keep its look longer. Our guide on how often to clean carpets in Lawrence covers timing.
Benefit 3: Traffic lanes and stains look better
The darker, flatter paths that form in hallways and doorways are called traffic lanes. They are mostly packed-in soil, and professional cleaning removes that soil, so the carpet looks more even again. Many spills also lift out. Some stains, such as those that have bleached or dyed the fiber, can be permanent, and a cleaning will not change that. If a particular stain is your concern, see our page on stain removal in Lawrence, KS.
Benefit 4: Pet urine odors get treated
Pet urine soaks below the surface, which is why a spot can smell fine after wiping and come back later. Brooke’s Chem-Dry uses P.U.R.T.® (Pet Urine Removal Treatment), which removes pet urine odors from carpet. For more on odor jobs, see pet odor removal in Lawrence, KS.
Benefit 5: The room is back in use quickly
Dry time is a real cost of carpet cleaning, because you cannot put furniture back or use the room until the carpet dries. After Hot Carbonating Extraction, carpet is dry in about 1 to 2 hours. Steam cleaning can take up to 12 to 24 hours. The reason is water: our process uses about 80% less water than steam cleaning, so there is less to dry.
Professional Carpet Cleaning vs. Cleaning It Yourself
There is a place for do-it-yourself cleaning. Blotting a fresh spill and spot cleaning between visits are good habits, and a rental machine can handle a small area. The limits show up on a whole room or a whole house.
- Power. Rental machines generally do not pull water out as well as professional equipment.
- Soap left behind. Store-bought cleaning solution that stays in carpet can attract dirt and make it look dirty again sooner.
- Time and effort. Moving furniture, filling and emptying a machine, and waiting for a wet carpet to dry can be a full day’s work.
What Professional Carpet Cleaning Will Not Do
It helps to know the limits so the result does not surprise you. Cleaning will not fix carpet that is worn through, torn or loose, because we do not offer carpet repair. It will not bring back color that has been lost to sunlight or a stain that dyed the fiber. And it cannot undo years of wear. What it does is remove soil, which is why carpet looks and feels better afterward.
How Hot Carbonating Extraction Works
Our core cleaner, The Natural®, uses carbonation to help lift dirt out of carpet. It does not rely on soapy detergents or harsh chemicals, and it leaves no dirt-attracting residue. Extraction then pulls the dirt away. If you want the full process, read our article on hot carbonated carpet cleaning, or compare it with other options in our guide to the types of carpet cleaning methods.
Choosing a Carpet Cleaner
If you are weighing companies, our list of 5 things to look for in a carpet cleaning company helps you compare them. If you are weighing price, read our guide to carpet cleaning cost in Lawrence, KS.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Benefits of Professional Carpet Cleaning
What are the main benefits of professional carpet cleaning?
Professional cleaning removes soil that vacuuming leaves behind, helps carpet wear more slowly, improves the look of traffic lanes and stains, treats pet urine odors, and gets the room back in use quickly. The sections above explain each one.
Is professional carpet cleaning better than renting a machine?
A rental can handle a small spot. For a whole carpet, a professional machine pulls water back out more thoroughly. Soap left behind by a rental job can attract dirt, which is why carpet can look dirty again sooner.
Does professional carpet cleaning remove non-living allergens?
Hot Carbonating Extraction removes non-living allergens from carpet.
How long does carpet take to dry after a professional cleaning?
After Hot Carbonating Extraction, carpet is dry in about 1 to 2 hours. Steam cleaning can leave carpet damp for up to 12 to 24 hours.
Can professional cleaning remove every stain?
Not always. Many spots lift out, but a stain that has dyed or bleached the fiber may not come out completely. Call (785) 760-8000 to talk through your stain and get a free estimate.
Ready to See the Benefits for Your Own Carpet?
To book or ask a question, see our page on carpet cleaning in Lawrence, KS, or call (785) 760-8000 for a free estimate. You can also return to the Brooke’s Chem-Dry Lawrence homepage.