There are a few myths floating around about getting your carpets cleaned. Which are myths and which are actually facts though? Here you will find out below as we debunk these myths.

How often should you vacuum? Does vacuuming cause carpet damage? Well, vacuuming is an important aspect of cleaning your carpets. Carpets that are properly installed in your home are able to deal with consistent vacuuming. Some vacuums are damaging to your carpets, but usually can be used just once a week instead of daily.

Vacuuming regularly is important to do, depending on your situation. The longer you leave the dust or allergens in your carpet, the harder it will be to clean it out with the vacuum. Eventually, you will have to deep clean your carpeting regardless of how often you vacuum, but this will vary if you vacuum too little or too much. If you forgo vacuuming and carpet cleaning for too long, you will end up having to replace your carpets at the end, which can be much more expensive than just hiring someone to clean your carpets in the first place. Vacuuming certain areas of your home, such as bedrooms, can be done once a week. However, the living room, dining room, and hallways may need to be vacuumed more frequently, depending on how often they are used.
This also varies on if you have children or pets, as they can be some of the causes of the dust and allergens in your carpeting. If your home has a guest room, it can be vacuumed every two weeks if it is not in constant use. Otherwise weekly would be the best solution for vacuuming places in your home that are not used as often.

If you only have a couple of people living in your home, you may need to vacuum less than a family of four with a dog may have to. Even after regular vacuuming in your home, you need to get your carpets cleaned at least every 2 years, maybe every year depending on how dirty your carpets may get and how many people live with you. If your carpets are used constantly, it is important to get your carpets cleaned more often than not.

Does getting my carpets cleaned make the carpet get dirty faster? No, of course not. If you use the incorrect carpet cleaner, it may leave behind dirt and allergens that it was supposed to pick up, and your carpet never really gets cleaned properly. But getting your carpets professionally cleaned will never make your carpet get dirty sooner. Using a carpet cleaning company that knows what they are doing and have the experience needed to get your carpets cleaned properly the first time is always important for the health and longevity of your carpet.

Does using a carpet cleaner make your carpets wet and moldy? It depends on the cleaning service. A reputable company will make your carpets nice and clean while using the proper cleaning methods to remove dust, allergens, and get rid of any excess moisture as they clean it. Doing this on your own may cause mold or very wet carpeting, whereas professional cleaners can get it done without fear of contaminants. Call us today to get your carpets cleaned the right way at 716-791-5756.