Let’s talk about the strange things, “magic solutions,” and tall tales you might hear about cleaning carpets on the northern beaches. You can find more views than sand grains, but which ones are true? Here is a thorough look that busts some myths so that your Saturday cleaning doesn’t involve any rookie mistakes or lost time. Let’s talk turkey over a cup of coffee, discover more information here!

Myth 1: All you need to do is vacuum.
Vacuuming is important, but it only gets rid of dust and dirt on the surface. It’s like brushing your teeth but never flossing or going to the doctor. It’s deep inside the fibers that dirt, allergens, and germs hide. The Carpet and Rug Institute has done studies that show allergens in rugs can stay there for a long time and make asthma or allergies worse if they aren’t deep cleaned every so often. A professional steam cleaning every six to twelve months is a much better way to keep your carpet truly healthy.

Myth #2: Cleaners you buy in stores work just as well as professional cleaners.
It’s tempting, right? Get a bottle at the store, spray, scrub, and you’re done. But most of these solutions don’t get rid of big stains and leave behind residue. That sticky stuff attracts new dirt, which makes your carpet look dirty more quickly. Hot water extraction or advanced dry cleaning are professional-level ways to clean that get rid of dirt and grime and leave only clean, fresh fibers behind.

Myth 3: After being cleaned, carpets get smaller.
This is a story from many years ago that people used to believe. To make modern rugs, synthetic blends are used or wool that has been treated in a certain way. Professional cleaners control the water temperature and drying methods, so shrinking doesn’t happen very often—unless the cleaner is still using techniques from the 1800s. Remember that times have changed if your uncle tells you not to buy rugs that are too small.

Cleaning carpets “wears them out” is a myth.
Embedded dirt, on the other hand, acts like sandpaper on strands. Carelessness, not neglect, leads to earlier wear. Regular cleaning keeps carpets looking nice and makes them last longer. Even the Carpet and Rug Institute says it’s a good way to make sure your guarantee is honored.

Carpet Care Specialists Mosman
50 Yeo St, Neutral Bay, NSW, 2089
(02) 8311 3724