Not Every Project Is A DIY Project

7/3/2019 (Permalink)

There are thousands of DIY projects to be discovered on the internet - from flipping a house, to a variety of crafts! If you’d like to take on a project on your own rather than hire a professional, there is guaranteed to be a blog or video with detailed instructions out there somewhere. Home improvement projects are among the most popular DIY topics. We all want our homes to look and feel cleaner, more updated and even renovated. DIY Home Improvement projects should be prefaced with research, and lots of it. Know what you want to do, what materials you’ll need, the level of specialty skill involved and most importantly, the COST of the project you plan to take on before you even begin.

We receive numerous calls from customers with complaints about the cleanliness of their carpet or area rugs. One of the first things we like to ask them is if they’ve attempted to clean the carpet on their own in the past. If the answer is yes, we know we have our work cut out for us. All too often homeowners opt to rent a carpet cleaning machine from their local grocery or hardware store, or they’ve purchased a carpet cleaning vacuum from a big box store. Sure, you spend a fraction of the cost, but considering the long-term results that come from these machines, we would strongly advise against using them.

• Suction Power – a rental machine does not possess the suction capability needed to remove all water from the carpet. Leaving behind excess moisture creates a breeding ground for bacteria, mold, viruses, etc.
• Residue – the soapy water left on carpet fibers because of the lack of suction power act as magnets for dirt and grime. Your carpets might appear brand new when you’re done but in a matter of weeks, even days, you’ll see dirt accumulated in a higher concentration than before.
• Hygiene – rental machines are used on a variety of stains and soils. Do you really want the same machine used to cleanup the aftermath of a sick animal on your grandmother’s antique rug? The machines and equipment are not cleaned on a regular basis and the chances of transferring bacteria or parasites from one home to another are high.
• Temperature – rental machines do not heat the water used to “clean” your carpets. You’re required to heat the water up before dumping it in the machine. A professional carpet cleaner uses water at very high temperatures because that heat helps to remove soils, eliminate the source of odors and kill bacteria.

Saving money is a top priority for many of us, but often the cheaper option is not the wise option. Allow a professional carpet cleaning company to take care of those stains, footprints and hidden dangers lurking in your flooring, or you might be paying for that shortcut later! SERVPRO of The Dutch Fork has specially designed products and equipment to tackle stains, dirt and grime in your home. Our staff are trained and knowledgeable, eliminating the guesswork on your part. For a free carpet cleaning estimate give us a call at (803) 749-0178