Regular cleaning is key to extend the life of the carpets in your rental properties, but shampooing carpets can add up as a maintenance expense, particularly if done frequently. To save on costs, you might consider cleaning the carpets in your rental house yourself. But is DIY worth it?
By learning more about the advantages and disadvantages of professional and do-it-yourself carpet cleaning, you can more confidently choose the right option for your properties.
What is required to keep carpets looking fresh?
Regular carpet cleaning removes stains and odors and restores the carpet’s appearance by dislodging deep dirt beyond a vacuum’s reach. Experts often suggest hot water extraction, or steam cleaning, which sprays hot water mixed with a cleaning solution and uses strong suction to remove the dirt. Professional carpet cleaners and do-it-yourself machines both employ hot water extraction to clean carpets, but their approaches differ. Professional cleaners rely on powerful truck-mounted machines or portable units, with truck-mounted machines standing out for their ability to make carpets dry faster. Conversely, renting or buying a steam cleaning machine provides a smaller machine handy for quick clean-ups after spills or accidents, complementing deep cleanings.
Comparing DIY and Professional Cleaning
Attempting to clean your carpets yourself can save on costs, yet there are disadvantages to the DIY route. A smaller personal machine takes longer than a professional cleaner, potentially turning cleaning the carpets in a rental house into a day-long task with results that may be less than satisfactory. Smaller carpet cleaning machines struggle to remove enough water, causing a long time to dry and raising risks like mold or further dirt collection—fans to speed the process are a must. Using too much or too little cleaning solution can lead to stiff carpets or inadequate cleanliness, making DIY less ideal for deep cleanings compared to professional options.
Evaluating Professional Carpet Cleaning
Professional carpet cleaning yields excellent results with advanced technology and techniques, though it carries a higher cost. Professional carpet cleaners use advanced technology and techniques, which can be more expensive than attempting to clean your carpets yourself. Carpets dry faster, minimizing disruption in your rental properties. While bargain hunting might expose you to poor service or scams, hiring a professional carpet cleaner ensures quality. Plus, if you consistently use the same cleaning company, they may offer you a discount, offsetting the higher cost for your property management services.
Deciding between professional carpet cleaners and do-it-yourself machines means weighing your rental properties’ needs. Regular cleaning extends carpet life and saves on costs over time, with professional cleaning excelling for deep cleanings and a smaller machine suiting quick clean-ups. Choose the option that is right for you and your rental properties based on your goals.
For hassle-free property management services, including cleaning the carpets, contact the Mckinney property management experts at Real Property Management One Source. Get in touch with us online or call 214-721-0727 today.
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