When Not to D.I.Y

Who isn't a fan of D.I.Y. projects? It's not just the process of putting things together, building it from scratch, and using what you have that is exciting -  but the whole idea that you are potentially saving money adds to the satisfaction that you are Doing It Yourself! For most projects the D.I.Y. approach is a brilliant way to cut expenses. Sometimes however, there are things on the "honey-do" list that should be passed on to a professional. How do you know when NOT to D.I.Y? In some cases the answer is clear when we find that our momentary joyful feelings rapidly evaporate with the realization that :
#1- Your time is worth more than the amount of money you are trying to save.
#2- You are in way over your head!

Carpet cleaning can be one of those tricky D.I.Y. chores. So you decide to go and rent a machine, pack it in the back of the car, and spend your Saturday slogging away, filling up, and emptying the waste water tank... again ... and again! Will you be impressed with the results? Most likely you will not. Here's why:

• Poor results- from lack of power from the machine. 

Being small and lighter than a 'professional' machine means that there is a limit on the power,  heat, and suction - all things that are needed to leave carpets cleaner, brighter, and dryer.

• Carpets stay wet longer.

Without the powerful suction of a truck-mounted machine, the carpets will remain wet for a longer period of time causing harmful mold or mildew to develop. 

• Rapid re-soiling.

Not being able to properly rinse and extract after cleaning, the sticky residue left behind from the cleaning detergent will attract soil quickly.

So instead of saving dollars like you hoped, it could actually end up costing much more - in both your valuable time and money.

We can save you the frustration and hassle of cleaning your own carpets because your time is precious and should be spent on what's most important to you.

253-845-8883 www.pfeifferscleaning.com