{"id":22584,"date":"2020-07-29T11:13:07","date_gmt":"2020-07-29T11:13:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/?p=22584"},"modified":"2020-07-29T11:13:07","modified_gmt":"2020-07-29T11:13:07","slug":"how-to-approach-carpet-steam-cleaning-for-rental-properties","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/how-to-approach-carpet-steam-cleaning-for-rental-properties\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Approach Carpet Steam Cleaning for Rental Properties"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- SEO Ultimate Plus (https:\/\/seoultimateplus.com) - Code Inserter module -->\n<script async>(function(s,u,m,o,j,v){j=u.createElement(m);v=u.getElementsByTagName(m)[0];j.async=1;j.src=o;j.dataset.sumoSiteId='b68b392479b5981b8acf46565e9fe32a0734fc21a1f7c1e60121eaa6ca1a1c64';v.parentNode.insertBefore(j,v)})(window,document,'script','\/\/load.sumo.com\/');<\/script>\n<!-- \/SEO Ultimate Plus -->\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you own a rental, you will have a lot of strangers coming in and out, often leaving a mess behind. Just because you have adult renters doesn\u2019t mean that they will always be careful with the items in your property. Between them, their guests, children, or pets, your rugs and carpets can take quite a beating.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To keep your carpets looking clean and new, you should know how to take care of them and how often to clean them. Cleaning doesn\u2019t just get rid of dirt, dust, dust mites, and pollen that is stuck deep in the fibers of a carpet, it also extends a carpet&#8217;s lifespan. Steam cleaning is a popular way to give carpets a thorough, deep clean while refreshing the fibers. So how does this all work? Read on to find out.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Is Steam Cleaning?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Generally,\u00a0steam cleaning\u00a0can kill 99.99% of germs, making it a safe, eco-friendly way to clean many surfaces in your house. It is probably the best method to employ as it uses vaporized water to deep clean carpets and rugs. After <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhg.com\/homekeeping\/house-cleaning\/surface\/why-use-a-steam-cleaner\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">steam cleaning<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you can then use a wet-vacuum to remove leftover moisture from the carpet or let it dry naturally. Steam cleaning reaches deeper than the superficial level of dust, as the steam helps loosen stubborn particles.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When choosing a carpet steam cleaner, you\u2019ll want to consider how much the water tank holds, the warm-up time for the water, the functions and attachment parts if you want to clean more than carpets, and of course, the price.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Steam Clean a Carpet?<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clear the Area<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clear all furniture, toys, and strewn items from the carpet. You don&#8217;t want to slow down the process with clutter. If some furniture is too bulky to move, you will want to protect it; especially wooden furniture. You can wrap the legs of your furniture with a waterproof tape to shield them from the hot steam.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vacuum the Carpet<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vacuum the carpet once or twice over. Steam cleaning isn\u2019t about removing hairs or solid particles. It\u2019s about restoring carpets via a thorough cleaning. Pay attention to high traffic areas and remove debris. This will prepare carpet fibers for the steam cleaning.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blot Stains<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Steam cleaning should get rid of spots, but some heavy stains or spots, like wine, coffee, or ink, might need some separate treatment first. You can use a carpet cleaner and blot these stains with a clean cloth. Don\u2019t rub in stains as they will push into a carpet even more. Let the solution sit for several minutes before using the steam machine.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prepare the Carpet Steam Cleaner<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carpet steam cleaners come in several sizes, models, and features. You can invest anywhere between a few hundred to a few thousand dollars on\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/carpetcleanermachinesreviews.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">carpet cleaning equipment<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, so it is best to check reviews and see the ratings of the model you are considering before making a purchase to make sure you end up with one that suits your needs and budget. They might look all the same to you, but customer reviews and buying guides will show you that they\u2019re not all the same, even if many models look similar.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Steam cleaners come with a detachable tank, so be sure to fill that tank with distilled water as recommended by the manufacturers. Some people add a cleaning solution or mild detergent, or they might add this in a separate compartment if the machine has one, which is fine. Just don\u2019t add anything that\u2019s not recommended.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wait for Water to Heat Up<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After you attach back the tank, wait for the water to get hot; very hot! The ideal temperature is 200 degrees Fahrenheit to kill off dust mites, bed bugs, and fleas.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start Cleaning<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start running the cleaner, making clean straight lines with every motion. It\u2019s best to work your way from the inside out until you reach the edges of the carpet. That way, you don&#8217;t step onto the carpet after you\u2019ve run the machine through it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allow Carpet to Dry<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you don\u2019t have a wet vacuum, it can take anywhere between 4 to 12 hours for a carpet to dry and the moisture escapes. You can open the windows, or if you have a fan, turn it on to speed up the drying process.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Often to Clean?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There may times when we get confused about the frequency in which carpets should be cleaned. According to the American Lung Association, you should regularly vacuum your carpets <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lung.org\/clean-air\/at-home\/indoor-air-pollutants\/carpets\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">three times a week<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0and steam clean at least once a year. But with a rental, you would need more than that. The general rule is to steam clean three times a year, depending on how much traffic you get in the rental.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22586\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Capture-1-10.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"511\" height=\"337\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s about it! Steam cleaning leaves your rugs clean, restored, and disinfected. If you rent your property out regularly, steam cleaning will increase its appeal by making your carpets look fresh and beautiful. Both you and renters will appreciate the benefits of this carpet cleaning method.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you own a rental, you will have a lot of strangers coming in and out, often leaving a mess behind. 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