Why Vacuuming Isn't Enough To Clean Your Carpet (2024)

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When carpets begin to look and feel dirty, many people instinctively reach for the vacuum. It seems like a quick and easy way to clean and refresh them, right? Unfortunately, vacuuming alone isn’t enough to truly get your carpets clean.

Vacuuming is great for removing superficial dirt and other items and should be included in any regular cleaning routine. But vacuuming alone doesn’t reach the toughest stains and dander allergens in your carpet: those that reside deep within the fibers. To reach those stains, it’s important to deep clean your carpet on a regular basis. A professional- grade deep clean is the best way to clean your carpets to remove what vacuums leave behind. Of course, professional carpet cleaning services can be expensive. But don’t worry! You can do it yourself for less and still get pro-level results with a Rug Doctor® by BISSELL® rental.

Here are 4 important reasons vacuuming just isn’t enough.

Vacuuming only removes dirt and dust from the surface of your carpet.
Even the most powerful vacuum cleaners leave things lurking in your carpet, including dead skin cells and dander allergens. YUCK. Our upright carpet cleaners use cleaning solution and water to extract your carpet’s dirt, debris, and odors. Even if you vacuum regularly, you’ll be amazed at how much dirt is pulled out of your carpet with a deep cleaning machine. Deep cleaning carpets help remove particles trapped deep inside carpet which not only makes your carpet look better, but can also help improve the air you breathe in your home.
Vacuuming doesn’t remove spots and stains.
Spills and accidents happen. Although running a vacuum cleaner over the affected area can help remove larger debris, it won’t remedy the discoloration left behind. To truly and effectively remove stains and spots, a deep clean is required. We have a variety of cleaning solutions that can tackle some of the toughest stains. When you pair our cleaning solutions with an upright carpet cleaner
rental you get a professional-grade clean at a fraction of the cost.
Vacuuming doesn’t prevent or remove odors.
What usually goes hand and hand with spots and stains? That’s right, lingering odors! Unfortunately, vacuums don’t help with odor removal, but odor can be managed and removed when you deep clean your carpets. Our cleaning solutions have been proven to remove odors such as pet odors that can get trapped deep within carpet fibers.
Vacuuming can’t give you that same “like new” look and feel as a deep clean does.
Vacuuming is great for surface cleaning and for weekly maintenance. When you add deep cleaning into your cleaning routine it can make your carpet look good longer and even revitalize your most heavily trafficked areas. Deep cleaning every 6-12 months can help prolong the life of your carpet and leave it fresh and clean.

Give your Carpets a Deep Clean!

Your carpet is one of the biggest dust and dirt collectors. Vacuuming alone can’t reach within those fibers, and even the best vacuums can leave dirt and stains behind. That’s why it’s important to stick to a regular deep cleaning schedule in addition to regular vacuuming.

While the recommendation is to vacuum at least once a week, you only need to deep clean a few times a year. Deep cleaning is made easy when you use Rug Doctor® by BISSELL® rental! We’re available at over 40,000 retail locations, usually within 5 miles of your home. Visit our store locator to find your nearest location today!