For rental property managers, regular cleaning is a must to extend the life of the carpets and keep them in top condition, but shampooing carpets can become a costly upkeep task, especially if it’s required several times a year. To save on costs, you might choose to clean the carpets in your rental house yourself, taking a proactive stance on this job. But is DIY the right move?
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 is a powerful tool—it removes stains and odors that can detract from a rental house’s charm and restores the carpet’s appearance by pulling out dirt buried deep within, beyond a typical vacuum’s grasp. Industry experts often endorse hot water extraction, or steam cleaning, which sprays hot water mixed with a cleaning solution onto the carpet, then 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 tools differ widely. Professionals use powerful truck-mounted machines or portable units, with truck-mounted machines excelling at making carpets dry faster. Conversely, renting or buying a steam cleaning machine gives you a smaller machine, ideal for quick clean-ups after spills or accidents, offering a convenient bridge between deep cleanings.
Comparing DIY and Professional Cleaning
Deciding to clean the carpets in your rental house yourself can save on costs, a win for keeping expenses in check, but there are disadvantages to the DIY route that can pose challenges. A smaller personal machine takes longer than a professional cleaner—cleaning the carpets across a rental house could consume a full day or more, depending on the size of the area, with results that may be less than satisfactory. Smaller carpet cleaning machines often don’t remove enough water, leading to a long time to dry and risks like mold or further dirt collection; using fans to speed the process is a wise fix. Too much or too little cleaning solution can cause stiff carpets or inadequate cleanliness, making DIY less robust for deep cleanings compared to professional standards.
Evaluating Professional Carpet Cleaning
Professional carpet cleaning yields excellent results, harnessing advanced technology and techniques that DIY can’t match, though it comes with a higher cost that needs careful planning. Professional carpet cleaners use advanced technology and techniques, which can be more expensive than attempting to clean your carpets yourself. While attempting to clean your carpets yourself might lighten immediate spending, professional cleaning delivers superior outcomes, though cheap deals can lead to poor service or scams. A clever idea: hire a professional carpet cleaner consistently from the same cleaning company—they might offer you a discount, syncing well with your property management services.
Whether you hire a professional carpet cleaner or grab do-it-yourself machines, understanding each method’s benefits lets you choose the option that is right for you and your rental properties. Regular cleaning extends carpet life and saves on costs by preventing early wear, with professional cleaning perfect for deep cleanings that impress and a smaller machine tailored for quick clean-ups after spills or accidents. Factor in your goals to decide smartly.
For a seamless approach to cleaning the carpets, the Nashua property management experts at Real Property Management Absolute provide property management services that promise excellent results with ease. Get in touch with us online or call 603-242-2727 today to elevate your rental house care.
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