Regular cleaning can extend the life of the carpets in your Amsterdam rental properties. However expensive a maintenance item shampooing carpets might be, it might not be too heavy of a burden if you don’t do it more than once a year. One way to save on costs is to clean the carpets in your rental house yourself. Does the end justify the means, though? Researching the advantages and disadvantages of both professional and do-it-yourself carpet cleaning will lead you to a more thorough decision-making process.
Most people know that cleaning carpets will help remove stains and odors. But regular cleaning does more than that. It can restore the look and feel of carpets, especially nylon carpet, and remove deeply embedded dirt that a regular vacuum cleaner is unable to remove. For most carpets, manufacturers recommend using a hot water extraction method, often referred to as “steam cleaning.” This method deep cleans carpets by spraying hot water (often mixed with a cleaning solution) onto the carpet and then using strong suction to remove it, along with the dirt.
Most professional carpet cleaners, as well as do-it-yourself carpet cleaning machines, use the same hot water extraction method. But there are usually distinct differences in the process as well as the results. Professional carpet cleaners often use either a truck-mounted cleaning unit or a portable unit. The truck-mounted units are more powerful, extract water more efficiently, and lead to shorter drying times. They are often preferred by most, for good reason. If you don’t feel the need to do it ever so often though, you can always opt for renting or buying a steam cleaning machine. Another way to cut costs is to use a smaller device on hand to address spills or accidents so that you only need a few touch-ups in between full cleanings of your carpet.
But, going down the DIY route will have its fair share of disadvantages. Using a smaller personal machine does take more time than a professional cleaner typically would. If the maintenance entails an entire rental house or large areas, it could mean spending a whole day just cleaning the carpets. After all that labor, the results are likely to be less than ideal. Smaller carpet cleaning machines often don’t remove enough of the water from the carpet, so it can take carpets a very long time to dry. The longer the drying time, the higher the risk for complications like mold or further dirt collection, so using fans to speed the process is usually recommended. An issue that’s likely to occur is the use of too much or too little cleaning solution. Too little or too much can lead to a stiff carpet or an insufficient level of cleanliness.
While professional cleaning will usually give you good results, it does come at a price. The advanced technology and service professional carpet cleaners offer will cost more than trying to do it yourself. If you want to avoid costs, bargain deals might do that for you; but, it could also bring anything between shoddy service to full scams. However, professional carpet cleaning is more efficient, takes less time to dry, and usually only takes a couple of hours (or less), depending on the area. If you tend to use the same company regularly, they might be willing to offer you a deal.
It’s all up to you whether you want to hire a professional carpet cleaner or do it yourself. Keep in mind to make an informed decision based on all the information available. After all, every reward and benefit made is all for you and your rental property.
Instead of getting lost in these nitty-gritty details yourself, contact our Amsterdam property managers at Real Property Management Bozeman to get all of this over and done with, for you. And if that’s not enough, we’ve even decided to include in our services, regular maintenance. All you have to do is reach out to us. If you want to know more about what we can do to serve you, don’t hesitate to contact us online or call us at 406-586-2226.
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