Why Choose Carpet Cleaning?

For decades there have been many carpet cleaning myths about that prevent homeowners from getting regular, professional carpet cleaning services. The team at 5 Brothers Cleaning has heard these myths and we’re here to debunk them so you can get the best enjoyment out of your home flooring.

1. You shouldn’t walk barefoot on your carpets. We’re surprised when we hear this, because walking barefoot on clean, soft carpets is so enjoyable! The idea is that the natural oils in your feet will transfer to the carpet or fine rugs and eventually destroy the fibers.
   
2. Vacuuming often reduces the need for professional carpet cleaning. While vacuuming is great and should be performed regularly (especially if there are pets) it does not replace the need for hot water extraction cleaning. Any household vacuum won’t be strong enough to extract the particles of dirt, hair, skin cells and crumbs that get lodged in the carpet fibers and they build up over time. Plus, vacuuming can actually trigger allergies because some machines blow the dust back up into the air. Professional carpet cleaning gets all of the little particles your vacuum can’t get, no matter how often you vacuum, and will actually reduce allergens in the carpets and air.
   
3. New carpets (under 3 years old) don’t need professional cleaning. Newer carpets might take longer to look visibly dirty, but that doesn’t mean that they don’t have dirt, dust, hair or other particles deep within the fibers. In fact, when left for a long time new carpets can be damaged by not having these particles professionally removed. Carpet cleaning can extend the life of your carpet from the get go, and make it look brand new for years. It’s recommended that you get professional carpet cleaning once a year for typical household use.
   
4. Professional cleaning can damage new carpets. This myth originated decades ago when professional cleaners used steam or excess water and soaps to clean carpets, and equipment wasn’t strong enough to remove the water and soap. This would cause mold, fiber stiffness and never effectively removed the dirt, often bringing it just under the surface where it was even more visible. Today, professional carpet cleaning methods use hot water extraction which efficiently removes all of the water that’s used (which reduces the drying time to one hour) and soap-free cleansers do not leave any residue behind. The machines used are gentle for all carpet types and do not damage or disrupt decorative carpets, fine rugs or any fiber material.
   
5. Wool carpets and rugs should not be cleaned because they’ll shrink. There is a slight truth to this myth, in that steam cleaning can cause a slight unraveling of the wool, but a professional carpet cleaner will use hot water extraction, not steam. Sometimes hot water extraction can be confused for steam cleaning, so make sure you know which service you’re getting. Hot water extraction removes all water and has a very short drying time, so the wool will remain intact and not be damaged at all.
   
6. Carpets and rugs should be dry cleaned only. This myth comes from old methods and improper equipment that left large amounts of water in the carpet, and dry cleaning was recommended because it doesn’t use water. However, hot water extraction cleaning methods are the most effective at removing the microscopic dirt, dust and hair particles that get lodged in carpets, and the heat ensures a more sanitary clean than dry cleaning can provide, and all water is removed using current methods.
   
7. Carpets show soil more quickly after being professionally cleaned. The idea is to wait a long time in between cleanings because spots resurface and because the soap used leaves a residue which attracts more dirt. Both of these are simply signs of a poor quality carpet clean. A quality professional will use a synthetic cleanser, not an oily soap, and have a quality machine to extract all of the water used, so dirt is not attracted to carpets and all soils are completely removed.