{"id":691,"date":"2019-05-10T09:38:13","date_gmt":"2019-05-10T09:38:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cleancare.com.sg\/sem\/new\/?p=691"},"modified":"2023-05-19T03:10:58","modified_gmt":"2023-05-19T03:10:58","slug":"do-rugs-deserve-professional-cleaning-or-should-you-diy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cleancare.com.sg\/sem\/do-rugs-deserve-professional-cleaning-or-should-you-diy\/","title":{"rendered":"Do Rugs Deserve Professional Cleaning or Should You DIY?"},"content":{"rendered":"

It doesn\u2019t matter how diligent you are about maintaining the cleanliness in your home. At least every year, your carpets and rugs require deep cleaning to eliminate dirt and debris that have settled deeper into the fibres and keep it looking good for years.<\/span><\/p>\n

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When you have to clean your rugs, you primarily have two options to go to: hire a professional or do it yourself. There are great arguments between the two methods. So, in this article, we go into more detail about how effective each can be so as to help you determine whether professional cleaning is necessary.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Rug Cleaning: DIY vs Professional<\/b><\/p>\n

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DIY Rug Cleaning<\/b><\/p>\n

If you decide to deep clean your rugs yourself, it\u2019s likely that the method you\u2019ll use would be to spot clean stains using either homemade solutions or store-bought chemicals. Following this, you can rent a rug cleaning machine for use around your home. When done correctly, it can result in your rug looking clean and pristine again.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Rental equipment can set you back for about $35-$50 per day. So, if you\u2019re looking to cut on costs, going the DIY route can potentially save you money in exchange for your time and effort. But, as mentioned, it\u2019s critical to do it right as you run the risk of damaging the rug. If it happens, you may end up spending more money to have the rug repaired or replaced.<\/span><\/p>\n

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What\u2019s more, because rugs are made of different types of materials, they tend to have different requirements in terms of the products and methods to employ – and unawareness to them may result in failure to provide the individualised care they need.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Other Risks of DIY Rug Cleaning<\/b><\/p>\n

Here are some other risks involved with cleaning the rug by yourself: <\/span><\/p>\n