{"id":3609,"date":"2019-06-10T18:35:03","date_gmt":"2019-06-11T00:35:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kiwiservices.com\/angela-says\/?p=3609"},"modified":"2024-07-08T08:37:55","modified_gmt":"2024-07-08T14:37:55","slug":"5-reasons-why-steam-cleaning-is-bad-for-your-carpet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kiwiservices.com\/angela-says\/5-reasons-why-steam-cleaning-is-bad-for-your-carpet\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Reasons Why Steam Cleaning is Bad for Your Carpet"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Did you know that not all carpet cleaning methods are created equal? Although many companies use a traditional steam cleaning method to clean carpets, this can actually be detrimental to your floors and even your health. Whether you\u2019ve had a steam cleaning several times before in your home or you are considering your options between a steam carpet cleaning company and a dry carpet cleaning company<\/a>, here are five reasons why steam cleaning is bad for your carpet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. It Leaves Your Carpets Sopping Wet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Steam cleaning uses a lot of water to clean your carpets and\nrugs. The idea is that the tool used to apply the water vapor into your carpets\nwill dig down into the fibers of your floor and then break down the dirt and\ngrime, leaving you with freshly cleaned carpet. The reality is that steam\ncleaning leaves your carpets sopping wet, which can damage your carpet over\ntime. If not properly dried, sopping wet carpet fibers can ultimately lead to\nmold and mildew growth\u2014something you don\u2019t want affecting your indoor air\nquality. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. Steam Cleaning Creates Wastewater<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you hire a steam carpet cleaner, it\u2019s inevitable that\nat the end of the job they will have a bunch of wastewater that contains all of\nthe dirt, grime, and bacteria that they\u2019ve pulled up from your carpets. The\ncompany will inevitably have to dispose of the wastewater, which could end up\nin your storm drains or in a water source. This is not good practice for the\nenvironment\u2014both for your drinking water and for the wildlife in your local\nstreams, rivers and lakes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3. Steam Cleaning Can Attract More Dust and\nDirt<\/h2>\n\n\n
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When you hire a steam carpet cleaning company or you rent a\nsteam cleaner from the big box store, you can expect that the results will be a\nclean carpet. However, the truth is that steam cleaning method can attract more\ndust and dirt than before you cleaned it. This will inevitably lead to messier\nfloors than before and a lot of follow-up cleanings to fix the damage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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4. It Takes Hours to Dry<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Using a steam cleaning method that involves a lot of water\nwill most usually mean a lot of dry time. When you are waiting on a steam\ncleaned carpet to dry, you are not allowed to walk on it for several hours,\nwhich can prove to be difficult when you have small children or pets in the\nhousehold. Having to be out of your home all day can also be a huge\ninconvenience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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5. Steam Cleaning Uses Harsh Chemicals <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Finally, using a steam carpet cleaning method means that\nharsh chemicals will typically be employed. Harsh chemicals can decrease your\nindoor air quality and can be particularly harmful to those who suffer from\nallergies or for small children or pets\u2014essentially any vulnerable population\nwithin the home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kiwi Services offers dry carpet cleaning services, which\nleaves behind bright, fresh carpets using an all-natural cleaning solution\nthat\u2019s safe for everyone in the home. The dry carpet cleaning method dries in\nabout 15 minutes, which means that you and your family can return to normal\nlife as soon as possible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interested in learning more about dry carpet cleaning? Call\nKiwi Services today to get a free quote! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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