Is It Cheaper to Clean My Own Carpet?
- Craig Emmerson
- May 21
- 3 min read
If you’re based in Retford, Worksop, Lincoln, or Nottingham, you’ve probably wondered at some point: “Should I just clean my own carpets and save some money?”
It’s a fair question, but the real answer may surprise you.
While DIY carpet cleaning might seem cheaper upfront, it often ends up being more expensive, more stressful, and riskier than hiring a professional. You often pay twice because you end up hiring a professional when your DIY attempt fails!
The Hidden Downsides of DIY Carpet Cleaning
Here at Bassetlaw Pro-Clean Ltd, we’re regularly called out to fix damage caused by the client cleaning their own carpet. Whether it’s a homeowner in Retford or a business in Nottingham, the story is usually the same:
✘ Low-Powered Hire Machines
High street rental machines simply don’t have the power to extract deep dirt or properly rinse cleaning solutions. The result? Carpets that still look tired—and may resoil even faster.
✘ The Wrong Products
Supermarket carpet shampoos are often too harsh or not suitable for your specific carpet fibres. This can lead to colour loss, sticky residues, or permanent damage.
✘ Long Drying Times
DIY machines tend to over-wet carpets and fail to extract enough moisture. This can cause musty odours, mould growth, or even shrinkage, especially dangerous in commercial premises where downtime is costly.
✘ Time, Effort & Risk
Cleaning carpets properly takes knowledge, training, and physical effort. Without experience, it’s easy to over-wet, under-clean, or miss stains altogether.
Professional Carpet Cleaning: The Right Way to Do It
Whether you’re a homeowner in Lincoln or running a shop in Worksop, professional carpet cleaning follows a carefully structured process designed for deep, safe, and lasting results.
Here’s how Bassetlaw Pro-Clean Ltd does it:
✅ Step 1: Industrial Vacuuming
We begin by removing dry soil using a commercial-grade vacuum, targeting the grit and debris buried deep in your carpet pile.
✅ Step 2: Specialist Pre-Spray
We use targeted cleaning solutions based on your carpet type and soiling level. These loosen oils, dirt, and stains before extraction.
✅ Step 3: Mechanical Agitation
Using a professional agitator, we work the pre-spray deep into the fibres—this is where the magic starts.
✅ Step 4: Hot Water Extraction
Often called steam cleaning, we use powerful machines that heat water to the correct temperature and extract it with high-pressure vacuums. This flushes out dirt and chemicals, leaving your carpets cleaner and healthier.
✅ Step 5: Fast Drying
Our equipment is designed to remove as much moisture as possible. In most cases, carpets are dry within a few hours, allowing homes and businesses to get back to normal quickly.
Why Our Service Makes Sense for Homes & Businesses
Whether you’ve got a family home in Retford, an office in Lincoln, a shop in Worksop, or a rental property in Nottingham, we bring:
Professional-grade equipment worth thousands (far superior to any hire machine),
Years of experience and training to protect your carpets,
Fast turnaround times that minimise disruption,
And outstanding results—safely, affordably, and with no mess.
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