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Vacuuming vs Professional Rug Cleaning: Which One is Better?

Vacuuming your rug helps remove soil and dirt from your rug fiber. It also allows you to get rid of the dirt that might cause allergen issues. However, it is important to know that improper vacuuming can damage your rug in the long term. There are some other important elements that you should know to keep your rug in good shape. We are here to guide your rug and let's get one step closer to a healthy rug. Call us now

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Power of Vacuuming Area Rug

It's an easy and great way to increase your rug's beauty and health. It will help you to get rid of any surface-level dirt and debris. It's a cost-effective solution that helps you to improve indoor air quality.

However, there are some shortcomings of vacuuming. Vacuuming can never deep clean your area rug. To do that you need to clean your rug. It also fails to remove any stain or odor. And when it comes to rug cleaning, nothing can beat professional rug cleaning.

Professionals pressure-wash rugs.

Professional Rug Cleaning: Breath a New Life to Your Rug

Professional cleaning will ensure to deep clean your rug along with removing all the stains from your rug. Just vacuuming your rug can never remove the odor and stain from your area rug. Which can be done with professional cleaning. Moreover, professional cleaning also includes vacuuming after cleaning. This will help you to rejuvenate your rug fiber and its texture. This enhances the overall look of your area rug. Apart from these it also offers:

  • Durable rug
  • Prevent mold growth
  • Improves overall look
  • Prevent allergen issues
  • Improves indoor air quality
  • Effective solution

Professional Cleaning vs. Vacuuming: What Do You Need?

Professional cleaning helps you to have a fresh rug. However, it doesn't mean you should skip vacuuming your area rug. While professional cleaning will provide you with a clean rug, vacuuming will help you to keep this clean rug for a long time.

Both professional cleaning and vacuuming are important for your rug. However, vacuuming is not suitable for all types of rugs. So, you should check the instructions before vacuuming your rug.

Vacuum & Professional Cleaning Based on Your Rug

Wool rug

Wool Rugs

  • Vacuuming: You can vacuum regularly with a suction-only mode. These rugs are sensitive, so be careful while vacuuming them.
  • Professional Cleaning: Professional deep cleaning will be suitable for these rugs.
  • Advice: Try to avoid excess sun exposure and any harsh chemicals to clean the rug.
Silk rug

Silk Rugs

  • Vacuuming: Gentle vacuuming can be done with the lowest suction setting and brushless attachment to prevent any fiber damage.
  • Professional Cleaning: Professional absorbent pad cleaning is suitable for this type of rug. Because these types of rugs are sensitive to water.
  • Advice: Use a rug pad underneath your rug to keep it in its best condition.

Polyester rug

Polyester Rugs

  • Vacuuming: Regular vacuuming is important to keep it at it's good shape. Try to use a brush or beater bar attachment while vacuuming.
  • Professional Cleaning: Professional deep cleaning is suitable for these types of rugs. Moreover, these types of rugs need more frequent cleaning.
  • Advice: Avoid excessive sun exposure and try to use a rug pad underneath your area rug.

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How Often to Get Professional Rug Cleaning?

Due to the nature of the rug, it traps dirt over time. To deep clean this dirt, professional cleaning becomes essential for you. Well, it's better to get your rug professionally cleaned at least once a year. The rug cleaning frequency depends on a few things. That includes:

  • Rug Placement: If you place your rug in the kitchen, bathroom, or doorstep then it would require more frequent cleaning.
  • Foot Traffic: Rugs with high foot traffic would require more frequent cleaning than other rugs.
  • Maintenance Routine: If you skip your rug maintenance routine most of the time then you need frequent rug cleaning.

You should consult with a professional whenever you feel the need to clean your rug. However, you can also seek a professional whenever you notice any visible stains on your rug.

Rely on Us for Your Rug Issues!

In short, it can be said that vacuuming and rug cleaning have different purposes, and they both are important. It contributes to your rug's health and rugs' durability. When it comes to professional rug cleaning you can rely on Legacy Rug Care to get your rug cleaned effectively. Our experts have more than 34 years of experience in cleaning rugs and stain removal.

Our experts will help you give your rug a fresh look. Our state of art equipment and facility will ensure you a safe and clean rug. We will help you with rug repair, rug protection, pet-damaged rug care, and more. Call us now and get your area rug cleaned with us.

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