According to the CDC, one out of every four adults (65 or over) reports falling each year. Often, they fall on stairs. One way to prevent slipping on stairs for family members or guests is to use carpet. But then what about cleaning them? Maneuvering a standard vacuum up and down the stairs can be a hassle. Here are 7 reason to consider hiring a professional carpet cleaning service for your stair cleaning.
1. Hot Water Extraction
Professional carpet cleaners use powerful hot water extraction methods specifically for stairs. Commercial-grade equipment delivers heated cleaning solutions deep into carpet fibers with the right amount of pressure, while extracting dirt, debris, and excess moisture.
2. Appropriate Tools
Professionals have the right equipment. They have wands and corner tools designed to clean right up to the edges of each tread and riser. These tools feature spray patterns engineered for the unique angles and confined spaces of stairs. They can clean areas that standard household vacuums often struggle to reach effectively.
3. Proper Moisture Control
Professional cleaners understand the importance of moisture management when cleaning carpeted stairs. They are good at controlling the amount of cleaning solution and balancing proper saturation without risking oversaturation. This prevents potential issues like delamination (carpet separating from padding), mold growth, or damage to wooden stair structures beneath.
4. Deep-Cleaning Solutions
Stairs often develop heavy soil lines where feet repeatedly hit the edge of each step. Professionals use pre-treatments and cleaning solutions designed to break down these concentrated areas of soil. Their commercial-grade products contain advanced surfactants that dissolve and suspend deep-set dirt, allowing it to be completely extracted rather than just surface cleaned.
5. Traffic Pattern Treatment
Professional cleaners know how to address the unique wear patterns that develop on stairs. They use specific cleaning strokes and multiple passes to restore heavily trafficked areas, particularly at step edges and corners. They also apply protectors that help resist resoiling in these high-wear zones, extending the time between necessary cleanings.
6. Methodology
Proper stair carpet cleaning requires a methodical approach. Typically, professional cleaners begin with detailed dry soil removal using special crevice tools, followed by targeted pre-spotting of stains. They then clean in a specific pattern that prevents cleaning solution from dripping onto already-cleaned areas, allowing consistent results from top to bottom.
7. Preventative Treatments.
Professional cleaners can provide preventative treatments that help maintain cleanliness between deep cleanings. These treatments might include stain-resistant applications or antimicrobial treatments that help repel dirt and protect against bacteria, mold, and mildew growth. This added protection can extend the time between necessary cleanings and maintain a healthier home environment. To understand the entirety of the cleaning and treatment process, it’s always a good idea to ask a lot of questions prior to using a carpet cleaning company
While DIY methods might seem cost-effective, they often lead to inadequate cleaning results or even carpet damage. Professional carpet cleaning for stairs is a smart investment for one of your home’s most heavily used areas.
If your stairs needs a professional clean, please reach out to us and get in touch with us today.
