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Do you want to give your carpet a deep clean without hiring a professional? Borrowing a carpet cleaner (also known as a shampooer) from an equipment rental company allows you to get a thorough clean without paying for the whole machine, maintenance, or repairs. Since your equipment rental has a time limit, you’ll want to get the most out of it to ensure your carpet is as clean as possible. Below are the top tips to follow when using your rented carpet cleaner.

How To Get the Most From Your Carpet Cleaning Equipment Rental

1. Vacuum Before & Afterequipment-rental

Prepping your carpet is crucial to getting the most out of your cleaning equipment rental. Vacuuming before deep cleaning removes debris that could potentially break the carpet cleaner, and it removes the top layer of dirt. This allows the machine and the soap solution to reach deeper into the carpet for a more effective clean.

After you’ve finished cleaning and your carpet has dried, vacuum again before anyone walks on it. This final sweep will pick up any dust or particles that collected on top of the carpet while it was drying. It also helps fluff it up and restore a cozy, soft appearance.  

2. Take Your Time

Though your time is limited, don’t rush your cleaning. Trying to move quickly instead of efficiently will limit the carpet cleaner’s efficacy; you’ll miss spots, stains, and dirt. Try to go over the entire carpet several times with the equipment rental to get a deeper, more thorough clean. Move in back-and-forth strokes, working from one side of the room to the other. Wear plastic bags over your shoes to avoid tracking dirt and prints onto the carpet.

3. Avoid Overdoing It

You may think using more soap than the recommended amount will give you a better clean, but it can actually damage your carpet. A solution that’s too soapy will coat the carpet fibers, causing discoloration, faster staining, and stiffness.

Before you’re finished cleaning, make a complete pass over the floor with plain water to remove any traces of soap and dirt. Repeat the process until the water being pulled from the carpet is clear and free of suds.

Letting the carpet stay wetter than it should after cleaning causes issues, too. You should be able to touch the carpet without your hand getting wet. Too much moisture at this stage cause mold and mildew.

 

Whether you want to clean your carpet or buff your floor, Central Tool Rental in Cincinnati, OH, provides a broad selection of items to meet your equipment rental needs. With over 38 years of experience, these heavy equipment rental professionals offer day- or week-long rentals. Their vast equipment selection includes generators, welders, ladders, and more. View their complete offerings online, and call (513) 733-2020 to inquire about availability.

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