When your carpets start to look a bit grubby, you might wonder whether it’s going to be cheaper to get them cleaned, or get them completely replaced. There is no one single right answer to this question, because a lot depends on the individual carpet. Our experienced carpet cleaning Essex experts explain all of the things you need to consider.
Initial cost
The cost of getting your carpets cleaned can range from about £60 to £120 per hour, whereas buying a new carpet can cost several hundred pounds to well over a thousand, depending on the size and style of carpet. It’s not just the new carpet itself you’ll have to pay for, but also labour and installation fees, so it’s fair to say that getting a new carpet is going to set you financially back quite significantly.
Therefore, getting a carpet cleaned is much cheaper in the short-term compared to buying a brand new one, but that doesn’t mean to say it’s necessarily the right option for every single carpet.
Carpet age
Generally, the average carpet lasts for around 10-15 years, so if you’re debating the carpet cleaning versus getting it replaced quandary, and your carpets are already well into their teenage years, it might be worth biting the bullet and getting them replaced.
However, if your carpets are only a few years old, but they look like they’ve been around for a lot longer, it certainly does no harm getting them cleaned first before you go down the replacement route.
You’ll be surprised at what a difference a thorough, professional deep clean for your carpets can achieve, especially when you use a reputable cleaning provider, like our carpet cleaning Romford pros.
In many cases, a powerful deep clean can be all that’s required to get dirty carpets looking like new again, and so this is a much more cost-effective option than chucking your old carpets out.
Extra years of life for your carpets
We all want our carpets to last for as many years as possible, and getting them professionally cleaned is the best way to give them extra mileage, whilst saving you money in the long-run.
Regular deep cleaning from our carpet cleaning Essex professionals removes damaging, abrasive dirt from carpets, preventing fabric degradation and general wear and tear. Professional cleaning also keeps on top of stains, removing them before they set into the carpet, and you can even get a stain protector added to your carpets which can reduce the risk of new stains permanently penetrating carpet fibres.
Therefore, if you want to save money in the long-term by delaying the need to get your existing carpets replaced, keeping them in good condition through regular maintenance and spot cleaning is the answer.
Permanent stains and damage
There comes a point where, no matter how much a carpet gets cleaned, it’s going to need replacing. Carpet fibres wear and age over time, especially those carpets that have been used a lot, such as in busy homes or working environments.
Whilst cleaning a carpet can resolve many visual and hygienic problems impacting a carpet, it can’t always do everything, especially once structural damage has occurred.
If carpet fibres have become frayed and worn, bald spots have appeared in a carpet, the carpet has faded, stains have permanently set in or water has damaged a carpet beyond repair, then these all indicate that the most cost-effective, long-term solution is to buy a new carpet.
Of course, if you’re ever unsure of what can or can’t be achieved for your carpets, and whether stains, dirt or odours are permanent or can be fixed, it’s a good idea to seek expert advice from our knowledgeable carpet cleaning in Colchester.
Environmental cost
It’s not just the financial cost that you should consider when deciding whether to get your carpets cleaned or replaced. There’s an environmental cost that needs to be taken into account, as well.
The reality is, getting an existing carpet professionally cleaned is much kinder to the environment than buying a new carpet.
When an old carpet is discarded, it can take anywhere from 50 to 100 years to fully decompose in landfill, placing a huge burden on the environment.
Cleaning technologies have become a lot greener as time has gone by, so many more carpet cleaning companies, like our carpet cleaning Romford business, have invested in eco-friendly equipment, such as steam cleaning, using just a small amount of water to deep clean carpets, and no harmful, environmentally polluting chemicals.
Many cleaning products available to professional cleaners contain natural, non-toxic substances like the ones we use at Carpet Bright UK, further helping us to reduce our environmental footprint.
If you want to do your bit for the environment, choose cleaning your carpets rather than getting them replaced, and check that the company you use has an environmentally friendly cleaning policy.
Time constraints
They say time is money and nothing could be more true when considering the cost of getting your carpets cleaned compared to replacing them.
A professional cleaning company can take as little as half an hour to fully deep clean a carpet, and on average just another 2-3 hours are required to get the carpet bone dry. This shouldn’t impact your day too much, especially if you run a business.
However, there’s a lot more disruption involved when it comes to getting new carpets fitted. All of the furniture will have to be moved out of a room, for example, and considerable time will be spent removing the old carpet whilst preparing, measuring and fitting the new carpet and underlay, which could take many hours or even days.
You might have to take time off work whilst getting carpets fitted, or if you run a business, you might need to close your doors until the work is completed, which can end up costing a lot more than just getting your carpets cleaned.
Invest in your carpets
If you want to save money in the long-run and invest in the longevity of your existing carpets, rather than replace them, Carpet Bright UK can help. Whether you’re looking for carpet cleaning in Colchester or other parts of Essex, you’ll always get excellent value for money and quality results from us.
