The Right Choice for the Environment and for your Health.
It used to be that cleaning your carpet meant the application of multiple chemicals, meant to deodorize and remove stains. These chemicals were effective at cleaning the carpet, but harmful to the environment, as well as your health. Thankfully, there now exists a more environmentally sound method, in the form of steam carpet cleaning.
Carpet steam cleaning machines use water and electricity to produce a high temperature steam or a low-moisture vapor that, combined with the agitation of scrubbers and brushes, effectively cleans and sanitizes virtually any surface. In addition to lifting heavy stains, deodorizing, and sanitizing, a steam clean will kill of dust mites and other airborne allergens, bacteria and germs, mold and mildew, and even remove tough grease.
Steam clean carpets can be obtained with a machine that uses only water and electricity, with no additional additives. Some services or machines recommend the use of a mild, environmentally sound cleaning solution, for heightened cleaning results. Regardless however, the ability to steam clean carpets without the use of harsh or harmful chemicals will greatly improve the air quality within your home. This consideration is particularly important for individuals with asthma or chemical sensitivities that affect their breathing.
Individuals may choose to look into carpet steam cleaning machines available for purchase, or may choose to employ steam cleaning services for their carpet cleaning needs. Both of these options have advantages, and the best choice for individuals depends on their personal situations and requirements.
Steam cleaning equipment can be a costly investment. Resembling a vacuum cleaner in size and design, they can vary in price from $400.00 for the most basic model, to nearly $2,000.00 for a larger, more efficient model. Advantages of owning your own steam cleaner include no longer having to schedule cleanings with an outside agency. Most owners of steam cleaners find that they end up paying for themselves in the long run.
Employing a steam clean carpet service costs less on a per visit basis. The charges vary based on the amount of surface area to be cleaned and the labor and equipment involved in said cleaning. For homeowners, employing such a service is a less labor-intensive process that is guaranteed to be efficient and comprehensive, due to the expertise of the cleaners.
Whether you choose to employ a service to steam clean your carpets, or make the investment in a steam cleaning machine, you can be confident that you are making the most environmentally sound choice. No only will you have carpets that look new, you will be improving the quality of the air you breathe.
