Most homes and offices are covered in carpets that provide comfort and aesthetical pleasantness to the rooms. These carpets are installed by professionals’ companies and should be regularly kept and maintained to ensure their durability, quality, and safety. However, most customers do not understand the importance and value of proper carpet cleaning and end up overlooking the frequency and quality of carpet cleaning. Additionally, some clients avoid carpet cleaning processes due to common myths that suggest carpets should not be cleaned and that the process harms the fibers leading to more dirt fixation and stains. Here are a couple of carpet cleaning myths and the science behind it.

1. Common Carpet
Cleaning Myths
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2. COMMON CARPET CLEANING MYTHS
Most homes and offices are covered in carpets that provide comfort and aesthetical
pleasantness to the rooms. These carpets are installed by professionals’ companies
and should be regularly kept and maintained to ensure their durability, quality, and
safety. However, most customers do not understand the importance and value of
proper carpet cleaning and end up overlooking the frequency and quality of carpet
cleaning. Additionally, some clients avoid carpet cleaning processes due to common
myths that suggest carpets should not be cleaned and that the process harms the
fibers leading to more dirt fixation and stains. Here are a couple of carpet cleaning
myths and the science behind it.
Common Carpet Cleaning Myths
VINEGAR CLEANS CARPETS
Although vinegar is considered a disinfectant, it cannot remove stains.
Moreover, applying vinegar with mixtures of baking soda might produce
peracetic acid, which promotes skin irritation and breathing problems.

3. COMMON CARPET CLEANING MYTHS
VACUUMING IS BAD FOR THE CARPET
HAIR SPRAY CAN BE USED TO CLEAN CARPETS
Standard home vacuuming is highly recommended to keep the quality and
cleanliness of the carpet. Although vigorous cleaning is reported to detach
fibers from the carpet, it is essential to maintain regular vacuuming to ensure
that soils and dirt don’t accumulate on the surface of the material. Vacuuming
also removes pathogens and spores of molds and other microbes that can
fixate and live in your carpet.
The chemical complex provided in hair spray is not designed for the sensible
fibers of carpets. Besides risking staining the carpet, it also is hard to remove
the spray, which will increase the soil fixation making the carpet dirtier.

4. COMMON CARPET CLEANING MYTHS
STEAM CLEANING LEADS TO MOLD GROWTH
NEW CARPETS DO NOT NEED CLEANING
Steam cleaning applies a little amount of water that is removed in the process
of professional carpet cleaning. If steam cleaning is carried out by untrained
professionals, the moisture left behind can promote the growth of mold.
However, proper and adequate steam cleaning is favorable for the removal of
spores and colonies that might be growing in your carpet.
On the contrary, a new carpet is quite susceptible to adhere to soils and
contaminants to its new threads. It should be kept cleaning and regularly
vacuumed to ensure that layers of deposition do not form. In the case of
carpet cleaning, precaution and maintenance are a safer measure than letting
the dirt accumulate.

5. COMMON CARPET CLEANING MYTHS
A CARPET DEODORANT IS ENOUGH TO REMOVE THE SMELL
Carpets are porous structures that allow for the growth of several microbes
on its surface. When a carpet presents a musky smell, this is mostly related
to mold colonies that are growing on its surface. Applying deodorant might
mask the smell for a while but will not eliminate the mold colony, and soon the
effect of the deodorant will fade. Moreover, since most deodorants are liquid,
the moisture in the carpet is increased, and conditions improved for mold
proliferation, which will lead to a worsening of the smell intensity.

6. COMMON CARPET CLEANING MYTHS
RENTAL CARPET CLEANING MACHINES
ARE AN ADEQUATE SOLUTION
Carpet cleaning is a delicate process that can lead to the loss of carpet
fibers, stains, chemical intoxication, and others if not carried out adequately.
Moreover, rented carpet cleaning machines are poorly maintained, and the
chances of improper cleaning procedures are high. Finally, carpet cleaning
should be carried out by trained professionals to avoid intoxication, as well as
loss in fibers and stain formations.

7. COMMON CARPET CLEANING MYTHS
CARPET CAUSES ALLERGIES
Allergic reactions on sensitive individuals (commonly elders and children)
are frequently reported in rooms with extensive carpeting. Usually, the
allergic reaction is caused by inhalation of spores and excrements of mold
and other microbes that are found deposited on the carpet. In exceptional
cases, the allergic reaction can be caused by the exposure to toxins (also
released by molds) or found accumulated in the carpet as it acts as a
chemical sink. However, individuals are not allergic to the carpet itself. They
are allergic to the dirt, mold, and chemicals hiding in the carpet’s fiber! In
these cases, proper cleaning and maintenance of carpets should eliminate
allergic reactions.

8. COMMON CARPET CLEANING MYTHS
STEAM CLEANING WILL SHRINK MY CARPET
Most carpets are made of synthetic material that does not tend to shrink
when exposed to high temperatures and vapors. In most cases, the sense
of carpet-shrinking comes from the slight change in color promoted by
the removal of dirt from its surface and a visual adaptation of the recently
cleaned carpet, giving the sensation that changes have been made to the
environment.

9. COMMON CARPET CLEANING MYTHS
The Importance of
Carpet Cleaning
As mentioned, carpet cleaning is fundamental in homes and office buildings,
ensuring the overall quality of your indoor air. Sensitive individuals are most likely to
be first affected by a dirty carpet having allergic reactions such as cough, sneezing,
running eyes and nose, skin irritation, among others. Moreover, these symptoms
should not be taken lightly as they can be an indication of the incidence of mold in
the environment.
If left untreated, mold found in carpets can increase to deadly levels and represent
a health risk for the entire building. As mold spores are lightweight and easily
transported through air ducts, mold infestation is easily spread-out through buildings
that have integrated air ventilation systems. Additionally, mold can also be carried by
adhering to the clothes and fabrics of individuals circulating between rooms.
Besides mold, carpets are also known as a chemical sink, sticking toxins and other
chemical substances that are released in the environment to their fibers. In time,
these concentrations can escalate to dangerous levels, exposing the building’s
occupants to a severe health issue.

10. COMMON CARPET CLEANING MYTHS
How can Big Red
help you?
Big Red has been providing carpet cleaning services throughout the area of
Singapore for a wide range of clients being able to supply them with varied options
aligning to their different needs. As a fully-equipped carpet cleaning company, Big
Red is prepared to carry out carpet cleaning by:
Pile Lifting
Hot Water Extraction or Steam
Carpet Cleaning
Rotary Shampoo
Combination of Hot Water
Extraction and Rotary Shampoo
Dry Foam
Bonnet/Pad Cleaning
Absorbent Dry Compound Powder
System
Additionally, Big Red is proud of providing services with no downtime, allowing
customers to use their carpet as soon as the cleaning process is over. Moreover, our
methods are active on the removal of dust mites, fungi, mold, and other pathogens
that could be representing a health risk in your building. With a team of professionals
trained by the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration (IICRC), Big Red also
provides a 30-day satisfaction guarantee with a re-clean in any area that attention is
needed.

11. COMMON CARPET CLEANING MYTHS
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