No, you really can’t clean carpet with any product. Cleaning a carpet isn’t difficult in itself. However, knowledge about the proper cleaning technique is a must. For instance, you need to know what you are trying to clean before you can determine how to clean it. There are many products designed to clean different types of stains. You may have experienced this yourself after buying two or three different products from your local discount store. These products are limited by design because manufacturers don’t want to expose themselves to liability when their products are being used by inexperienced people to clean carpets.
Most cleaning products should be rinsed out of carpets. Many cleaning products leave sticky residues that will just attract dirt and can be hard to rinse out and not achieve the goal of having a clean carpet. Professional carpet cleaners also have access to commercial-grade products that aren’t typically available to consumers in retail stores. Manufacturers limit access, because of the training issues involved. They want to make sure their products are used correctly, and working with certified experts is the best way to do that.
Know the tools you are working with and how to use them. Just because you have a carpet cleaning machine does not automatically make you an expert. There is really only one way to clean carpets properly with a carpet cleaning machine; and many ways to do it wrong. Remember the objective is to clean carpets, not just get them wet and go through the motions. Again, carpet cleaning machines available to the general public for rent or purchase will generally not be as effective as professional carpet cleaning equipment to clean carpet. Our technicians receive many hours of training to get their certifications, and this ensures that the your carpets are being cleaned thoroughly, by people who know how to get maximum benefit from their equipment.
