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Professional Carpet Cleaning: What Property Managers Should Know
Carpet cleaning is a task that all property managers need to add to their regular maintenance schedule. Professional cleanings are the best solution. These services extend carpet lifespans, help detect maintenance concerns, and more. Here are examples of what property owners need to know about carpet cleaning and why professional services are vital.
Establish a Schedule
Some property managers schedule carpet cleaning services only when there are stains that they cannot remove themselves. Carpet cleaning that happens too infrequently can cause carpets to wear out faster than they should. The dirt and allergens that collect in carpets are not always removed during vacuuming and can sift to the padding where a standard vacuum cannot reach.
A dirty carpet will wear out faster when the fibers become matted and damaged under stain and debris residue. Air quality can also suffer as mildew or allergens like pet dander and pollen accumulate in the carpet. The dirt and allergens are not always noticeable on the surface.
Carpet manufacturers recommend a deep cleaning take place about once a year. Highly trafficked areas may need more frequent care. A professional cleaning will remove all debris trapped within the fibers. Professional equipment dries the carpet better than a home cleaning system, so no moisture stays behind to develop into mold or mildew.
Removal of the debris removes the weight from the fibers, so the material does not become compacted. Removing the deeply embedded dirt will also prevent the sand and rocks tracked in from outside from tearing the fibers and causing the carpet pile to look uneven over time.
Empty the Room
Professional cleaners can only wash what they can access, so make sure any tenants occupying the rooms scheduled for cleaning have time to prepare. Large furnishings may hide stains that will become apparent after the furniture is no longer in place. The areas of uncleaned carpeting may also have flattened spots where heavy items sat.
It can cost less for a partial carpet cleaning if the owner only wants high-traffic areas addressed. Moving furniture after the cleaning may leave the room looking less attractive. Cleaning the entire carpet will remove all stains and raise the fibers evenly. A complete cleaning gives the flooring a smoother and more appealing appearance.
Avoid Carpet Wicking
Self-cleaning a carpet can cause stains to appear that were not there beforehand. Wicking is when a shampooer pulls dirt from the carpet bottom to the surface of the fibers. Most at-home steam cleaners do not have the suction strength to remove all the dirty water, so the dirt suctioned to the top remains.
The stains caused by wicking are often not noticeable until the carpet dries completely. The dirt can also appear as a stain if a soapy residue remains behind when the equipment does not rinse all the cleaning products out. Professional cleaning products break up this dirt better. The powerful equipment used by commercial cleaners rinses the fibers completely and removes more moisture.
Watch for Stains
Professional cleanings will remove existing stains, but they cannot prevent new stains from developing. Property owners who notice stains in their carpets a few days after a deep cleaning occurs may need a building inspection. Dark staining that consistently returns could be mold or mildew caused by water damage.
Small leaks in plumbing or around poorly sealed windows or doors could allow moisture into the room. Once in, it can become trapped in the carpet fibers. Mold and mildew will quickly grow in warm, damp areas. If the rooms scheduled for cleaning have a lot of this type of dark staining, consider scheduling an inspection before the cleaning.
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