Month: August 2020

We wholeheartedly admit that our job involves cleaning carpets and upholstery but at the same time, we feel that it is also our responsibility to provide reliable information that you can use. That being said, we’ve listed down four important reasons why you should stick to employing professional carpet and upholstery cleaners in your locale rather than going the DIY route.

1) You believe it’s cost-effective? Think again.

If you thought that you only have to pay for the cost of renting a carpet cleaning machine, we’re sorry to say that you’re sorely mistaken. You have to remember that the machine alone will not get the job done. Aside from the machine, you also have to pay for detergents like a carpet high foot traffic cleaner, pet-stain detergent, upholstery cleaner, spot and stain remover, as well as an anti foaming solution and deodoriser. And then, some suppliers also charge a fee if you want to use an upholstery attachment for cleaning fabrics.

On top of all of that, you also have to find a way to get the cleaning machine from the shop you’re renting it from, which means you have to spend both time and fuel money to collect it and then, make another trip to return it. You also have the option of having the equipment delivered to your home or business but that service does not come free. You add all those costs up and that equals to one expensive rental — which is the exact opposite of what you were aiming for.

2) Rental machines do not have the same functions as the professional ones

Those for-rent cleaning machines just do not have the same functions nor do they deliver the same results as professional carpet and upholstery cleaning machines.

That’s a fact.

First off, they don’t have powerful vacuum suction and water pressure that is crucial to providing deep cleaning results. This is because these rental machines are equipped with small water pumps that are just unable to get the dirt out of carpets effectively. Commercial carpet cleaning equipment like the ones that we use are fitted with fully adjustable high-pressure pumps that allows us to regulate the water flow that will be injected onto your carpets. Aside from that, our machines also have very powerful multistage vacuums that help lift the water out of carpet, letting your carpet dry in just hours and not days.

Also, professional steam cleaning services are carried out using hot water. However, that is not the case with those machines for rent which use regular water. Professional cleaning machines though, go way above that as these have built-in heating mechanisms that heat the water up to as high as 210 degrees thereby giving you better results and faster drying times.

3) There’s a lot of hassle involved

There’s a lot that has to be done when you go and rent a carpet cleaning machine. First comes processing the rental request that involves leaving a deposit and a proof of address at the store for security purposes. And as previously mentioned, unless you go for the delivery and pick-up service, you have to find a way to get the machine and transport it back to your home or business establishment.

Now comes the challenging part: operating the machine yourself. Bear in mind that even with this machine, it will take your many hours to complete cleaning your carpet primarily because these aren’t as powerful as commercial grade machines. And even after spending a few hours using these, you still aren’t guaranteed of having decent results.

4) Nothing beats good, old know-how and experience

Carpet and upholstery cleaning may seem like an easy thing to do but the fact is, it takes years of training and actual experience before you can get it right. That being said, you may not realise it but you actually run the risk of damaging not just the machine you rented but also your carpet and furniture if you don’t have a solid grasp of what you’re doing.

Professional carpet and upholstery cleaners do a whole lot more than just show up at your doorstep and clean your furnishings. They actually go through a multi-step process that involves carefully inspecting your carpet and furniture to determine the kind of fibre or material and what cleaning technique would best suit these.

The professionals you meet here at Queen of Clean are fully-trained, experienced and fully-insured which means you and your furnishings are in capable hands when you get us to do the cleaning for you.

Let’s take your car as an example.

If you don’t either clean it yourself or pay a cleaning service to clean it for you then it will obviously get dirty, and dirtier and keep getting dirtier. But what is happening to the paintwork underneath all the visual dirt? Over time it gets damaged and will need paint restoration works to get the colour back to its original condition.

The same applies to the surfaces of your home and your belongings in your property.

Now that you already have an idea of why it’s best to have your home cleaned regularly, let’s now go to a more pressing question and one that we have no doubt is on your mind: how much does regular cleaning cost?

Well, there are to kinds of costs: direct and indirect cost. Direct cost refers to the amount of money you pay to professional cleaners to perform regular cleaning
while indirect cost deals with your health, the health of others as well as that of the environment.

Let us put it this way: Having your home cleaned 2 times a week by a professional cleaner will obviously cost more than having a cleaner in just once a month. However, the benefits that you can get from regular cleaning far outweigh the costs. Can you really put a price on your safety? Or even the safety of your loved ones? Can you really put a price on the peace of mind that you will have knowing that you and your loved ones are safe from potential health hazards because you have your space cleaned regularly?

Here are some benefits to having your home or business regularly cleaned:

• Your floor is kept clean and fresh
• Clean floors keep the air cleaner
• You and your family will enjoy a healthier environment
• You can manage your finances better with a monthly fee
• Prevention is always better and cheaper than cure

In conclusion, you can help yourself and the rest of your family and loved ones
by having your home regularly cleaned by the professionals at Queen of Clean
IOM. Call us today for a bespoke quote for your property.

1. Vacuum your carpet regularly – This is the easiest and simplest piece of advice that you can use to keep your carpet clean. The most crucial piece of information that you should take away from this “regularly.” This means you should vacuum your carpet at least twice a week to rid it of the dirt that can get stuck in your carpet from all the foot traffic from people and pets that walk on it.
   
   
2. Get a good vacuum cleaner – You have already invested a lot in a good carpet, so why not do the same with a vacuum? That way, you will have a great tool that can help you keep your carpet in great shape for a longer time. However, finding a suitable one amidst the wide variety of choices available can be a tricky task. We do however have a few tips to help you find a great vacuum. First, don’t go for the cordless ones as these are known for their low battery life and insufficient suction power. Second, you should get a vacuum has a turbo brush attachment, which works very well in sucking up loose soil and dust. Another great tip that you should remember when shopping for a vacuum is to find one that has a HEPA filter as these can trap allergens in the filter so that they don’t get blown out of the vacuum exhaust throughout the cleaning.
   
   
3. Maintain your vacuum cleaner – Don’t forget to also clean your vacuum. Depending on how much you use it, you should consider cleaning the filters, brushes and pipes at least once every 3-6 months. You can clean them with an air compressor or if you don’t have access to one, you can just wash them and then, dry them out before placing them back. If any of the parts get worn out, you can simply replace them.
   
   
4. Take your shoes off – There is no fool proof way to keep dirt from entering your home but one thing you can do to help minimise it is to ask everyone who is entering your home — whether it’s family members or guests — to take their shoes off in the hall. This method will help keep outside dirt and moisture from entering your property. Place a shoe rack in the hall where everyone can keep their shoes and encourage family members to wear slippers inside.
   
   
5. Place doormats, rugs and runners –  You can help keep your carpet fresher for longer by placing doormats at different entrances of your house. Also, you should wash them properly or replace them entirely when they get worn out. To further protect areas where there is plenty of foot traffic, you can also place runners and rugs across the carpet. And lastly, you may want to put rugs in areas where stains are most likely to happen like the living room table or the front of the fireplace where soot staining could accumulate.
   
   
6. Deals with stains as quickly as possible – If you notice that your carpet has a stain, don’t dilly-dally. Make sure you act on it as soon as possible or you run the risk of the stain setting in permanently. You should also make sure you are using the right kind of cleaning agent for the type of stain your carpet has. You should always check the label first to ensure that the materials that comprise the cleaning product are safe to use for the fibres of your carpet. This is a crucial step you should not forget to take as using the wrong chemical can lead to bleach marks and other unsightly stains. And lastly, you shouldn’t be too aggressive in getting stains out yourself as doing so just might damage the carpet further. If your product or cleaning technique fails to get the desired results, do not hesitate to call us for a fast response and advice.
   
   
7. Keep your kitchen floors clean – Certain areas inside your home tend to attract dirt faster than other spaces. One such area is the kitchen, which tends to get easily covered in grease, dirt and other spills, which can then get transferred to the carpet as you walk out of the kitchen. For this reason, you should always strive to keep your kitchen floor clean at all times.
   
   
8. Stay away from carpet cleaning powders – Carpet cleaning powders have been around for quite some time now and are popular among homeowners. This is because after you shake, sprinkle and then vacuum your carpet, it leaves it with a fresh smell. However, that’s all there is to it. Apart from making your carpet smell nice, it offers no critical cleaning results but just tricks you into thinking that it is. The cruel, hard, fact is that after a few hours, the fresh smell dissipates, leaving your carpet still dirty and now sticky from the residue of the powder.
   
   
9. Be wary of using DIY carpet cleaning machines – The idea of renting a DIY carpet cleaning device may sound cost-efficient but in reality, you’ll spend a lot more and still not end up with great results. The thing is these cleaning machines do not have the power needed to properly lift moisture out of your carpet. This leaves you just smelly, wet carpets that take days to dry out.
   
   
10. Don’t hesitate to work with professional carpet cleaning companies – Your carpet did not come cheap and for that reason, you should always try to take care of it in the best way possible. That’s why you should let the professionals handle it. With our wealth of knowledge and experience cleaning carpets, you have nothing to worry about. Equipped with industrial-grade equipment and top-of-the-line cleaning agents, you are assured of high-quality cleaning and great customer service.