There are some worthwhile tips to be obtained from experts when it comes to home carpet cleaners and even though the carpet may not require regular cleaning as some other carpets may, a carpet should be regularly and professionally cleaned at least once every year and not later that once every eighteen months. Nevertheless, the need to save money may sometimes be paramount and so home carpet cleaners abound. The do it at home carpet cleaners approach is far less expensive even though it is never as extensive as professional cleaning is. However, even a novice may learn to do it, though it may also result in causing some damage to the carpet, so be careful! There are three most common ways that a home carpet cleaner would likely damage his or her own carpet and these are over-shampooing, over-wetting as well as failing to protect the wet carpet against furniture.

Over-shampooing is a result of using too much shampoo or when the carpet has not been properly rinsed. Many weekend warriors don't pay attention to these little details, as a result soapy residue builds up inside the carpet fibers, leaving the carpet a virtual dirt magnet. This can cause for a horrible experience for those living in the house, especially if there are people who have bad allergies.

Over-wetting of a carpet happens when more water will have been soaked in by the carpet than is warranted and this soaking goes all the way down to the bottom of the carpet. This results in carpet discoloration and carpet shrinking. You also run the risk of mold and mildew arising in your carpeting, this problem is not a minor one, and should be avoided at all costs. Mold and mildew is literally a growing problem for many homeowners across the country. It can be very difficult to sell a house that has a mold or mildew build-up, because not only does the house smell horrible, but it is also very unhealthy to breathe mold and mildew spores.

And finally stains are the most difficult carpet cleaning hazard and may occur due to furniture coming into contact with wet carpeting. Wooden furniture releases some of the dyes in their stain when it comes in contact with a wet carpet. Furniture with metal feet may also stain the carpet. Home carpet cleaners often forget to remove all the furniture from the carpet when cleaning.