Why do people hire professional carpet cleaning services when do-it-yourself machines are available to rent? There is a significant difference between what professionals can do and what homeowners can accomplish. Here are what consumers need to know about maintenance, time, and cleaning costs. wall to wall carpet before & after What Professional Carpet Cleaners Do There are two advantages to having carpets cleaned by professionals. They have far more advanced equipment and more expertise than the homeowner. Professionals can handle special situations such as fibers that need tender care, tough stains, and water damage. They have access to tools not included with rental equipment. The equipment consists of UV lights used to spot pet stains. Professionals have expensive equipment needed to perform hot-water extraction, better known as steam cleaning.  Steam Cleaning The hot-water soil extraction done by professionals is far more thorough than consumer-grade equipment. Extremely hot water is pumped through powerful hoses that flush out dirt at the deepest level of the carpet. The technician pre-conditions the carpet with a solution that loosens dirt and stains. The carpet may be agitated with a brush for increased effectiveness. The tech then sprays the carpet with water that can be 200° […]