Professional Carpet and upholstery cleaning and its benefits

5/24/2021 (Permalink)

Blog summary: The 6 benefits of a professional carpet and upholstery cleaning and how SERVPRO is the ideal choice.

Is it time to clean that carpet and upholstery professionally?

A carpet and upholstery make a home or a commercial space welcoming and aesthetically appealing. It is an investment. If neglected, this investment can become a liability. 

The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification states that 79% of the soil in carpets is dry soil.

Preventative maintenance actions for carpet and upholstery include: 

• Regular vacuuming
• Spot removal
• Pilating the carpet to prevent matting
• Moving furniture to change traffic patterns
• Using walk-off mats to limit the amount of soil tracked onto the carpet

However, a professional carpet and upholstery cleaning, depending upon the foot traffic and usage, is a worthwhile investment. 

SERVPRO shares 7 benefits of a professional carpet and upholstery cleaning service:

1. Eliminates odors

Some odors are very hard to eradicate with normal cleaning. Air fresheners can only mask the odor, not remove it. The common causes of odors in carpets and upholstery are moisture, pets, cigarette smoke, and food and drink spills. 

Professional carpet and upholstery cleaning removes visible dirt, stains, and odors. If there has been a recent water damage incident, a musty odor may indicate growth of mold and may need an immediate and professional mold remediation process. 

1. Removes stubborn stains

Once stains seep into the carpet and upholstery fibers, they can leave a sticky residue that attracts dirt and dust. This leaves dark patches that are impossible to remove with home cleaning.  

A professional carpet and upholstery cleaning enables removal of tough stains such as:

• Coffee spills
• Dirt and mud
• Ink
• Pet stains
• Red wine

1. Increases lifespan

Carpets made with certain fabrics will absorb moisture from the environment and as a result, affect the carpet structure. The stains and dirt carpet collect may harden a carpet and lead to minor tearing. Removing these clogged pores will undoubtedly increase the lifespan of a carpet.

In the case of upholstery, specks of dirt and dust can act like sandpaper and weaken the fibers, causing internal damage. By regularly cleaning to halt the accumulation of these specks of dirt, the furniture is likely to look new and survive for long.  

1. Reduces allergens

Common allergens such as pollen, pet dander, mold, and dust mites, settle indoors mostly on carpets and upholstery, increasing the chances of allergies. A vacuum will only remove surface dirt while most debris will become embedded within the fibers of the upholstery and carpet.

Innovative cleaning techniques practised by restoration companies like SERVPRO can help remove most allergens from these surfaces successfully. 

1. Maintains the aesthetics

Carpeting is the largest furnishing in a room besides furniture upholstery. It is also the one that receives the most traffic. Stains, dirt, and odors can make a home or office look and feel unattractive and unhygienic. A professional carpet and upholstery cleaning not only keeps fibers looking new but enhances the aesthetics of a room.

1. Reduces “traffic lane” effects

Carpets in hallways, living rooms, and kitchens receive significant foot traffic. Therefore these areas tend to deteriorate much faster than those in bedrooms or under couches. Due to dirt these areas also seem darker than others. 

Professional carpet cleaning removes dirt and restores fibers thereby slowing down the “traffic lanes” effects.

Why SERVPRO?

Even the highest-quality carpet and upholstery can show soiling over time. The SERVPRO System offers several cleaning options to match any type of upholstery or carpet.

• Bonnet Cleaning: A less aggressive method for short-pile carpets.
• Hot Water Extraction: A deeper cleaning method for all carpet types.
• Deluxe Precondition and Rinse: Helps restore deeply soiled areas.
• Showcase Premier Cleaning: The most thorough cleaning method in the industry.
• Dry Cleaning: When color-fastness is an issue.

SERVPRO’s professional cleaning can address moderate and heavy soil conditions in carpets and upholstery. A good rule of thumb would be to professionally clean carpet and upholstery every 12 months and before they become saturated with soil and debris.

For a professional carpet and upholstery cleaning in Spicewood and surrounding areas, backed by state-of-the-art equipment, over 40 years of experience, and highly-trained technicians, call SERVPRO of Lake Travis / NW Austin today at (512) 318-2200.