Most of these may just be things that people still believe about carpet cleaning. Actually, there is really nothing to fear in the process, as it’s very easy and simple. If you’re looking for more information on what these myths are, read on!

Dry Cleaning Is better than Steam Cleaning

Well, this is one myth that people still hold. However, the reality of the matter is that there is no such thing as “dry” cleaning when it comes to carpets since usually water and other liquids are used for this process.

Steam cleaners provide deep cleaning by releasing hot steam deep into the fabric fibers, where soil has accumulated over time, and through the weight of heavy traffic, thus leaving carpets and upholstery cleaner than ever before.

I can use any Grocery Store Cleaner to Remove a Stain!

This is another common myth that people still believe. The truth is, there’s a huge difference between what you find in the grocery store and professional-level cleaning products for carpets. For example, have you ever heard of “tenside?”
Tensides are surfactants that dissolve dirt to create masses of water-soluble bubbles, which will lift and carry the dirt away. Most grocery store cleaners have a lower concentration of tensides, meaning they don’t work as well on deep-seated stains or heavily soiled areas where lots of soil has built up over time.

Steam Cleaning will Shrink my Carpet and Upholstery!

Another myth is that a steam cleaning process will shrink your carpet and upholstery. The fact of the matter is if a person has an area rug, or some other textile where shrinking might be a potential problem, it would be best to avoid all hot water cleansing methods in order to refrain from ruining the fabric.

Steam cleaners do not shrink carpets; they basically heat the water to provide steam. The heat in the steam will then loosen and raise up the dirt from your carpet or upholstery surface, making it very easy for a vacuum cleaner to remove it. Another feature is the cleaning ability in almost any kind of fabric without shrinking anything at all, not even wool!

Carpet Gives Allergies!

Probably the biggest and most common myth is that cleaning carpets will cause allergies; this is simply not true. Sources of allergies might be dander, pet hair, and dust mites, but not carpeting. As a matter of fact, carpeting traps these kinds of allergens so they aren’t whisked throughout your home or office building with every step taken.

When you clean your carpets, you release these allergens into the air, which might cause asthma or other respiratory problems for sensitive individuals. And the best way for you to avoid this? A deep cleaning method like steam cleaning! Steam cleaners use water so hot that it melts dirt out of your carpet, but doesn’t add so much moisture to the fibers. This is perfect for homes with allergy and asthma sufferers, and it will help your carpet last longer without changing color or texture!

My carpet isn’t very old, it doesn’t need to be cleaned!

This is one of the biggest myths that people have. Even if your carpet is new, at some point it will get dirty and need a good deep cleaning—especially with pets!
All the house carpets need to be cleaned within 6-12 months to eliminate allergens and dirt accumulation anew.

Baking Soda or Any Other Powder Deodorizer will Remove the Smell from my Carpet!

Baking soda and other powders may help mask the smell, but they do not neutralize the odor.
We’ll also run an all-natural enzyme and eco-friendly deodorizer to neutralize any smells that your carpets have absorbed through our hot water extraction system that cleans dirt. After that, you can then enjoy your fresh and clean home without the smell.

Your carpet will wear out quickly if you vacuum it too frequently

This is not true. Vacuuming too often doesn’t harm the carpet. In fact, if you don’t vacuum regularly, it could lead to more wear and damage by trapping in the dirt particles!
A good rule of thumb is to vacuum carpets at least once a week with the proper equipment—an upright or large-capacity bagless—with a low-pile setting to avoid excessive wear.
A few times, the extraction system used to remove dirt and filth from your carpets is a hot water system. If you can, it might be worth carrying your vacuum cleaner outside prior to picking up a spill or mess to avoid dragging it back indoors with you!

Steam Cleaning of Carpets Can Promote Mildew Growth

This is false. Steam cleaning helps remove the dirt and grime from carpets, but it doesn’t help in the growth of mildew. Mildew develops in a humid atmosphere when the outside and inside temperature all year long are constantly kept in extreme degrees of both high and low; steam does nothing to that!
Steam cleaners should be cleaned often to stop the growth of molds in the machines that cause allergies. One should remember though, when the steam cleaners are used ventilation is quite highly important.
Steam cleaners may also dry out carpets and cause them to fray, so it’s important that you vacuum your carpets after a steam cleaning or risk having the carpet fibers break off into pieces!

Conclusion

This will ensure you make well-informed decisions for the carpet’s health. Nowadays, carpet cleaning myths abound; some may be getting in your way of doing the best for your carpet.