4 Myths About Renting a Carpet Cleaner vs Hiring a Professional
Deep cleaning your carpets is essential for maintaining a clean, healthy home. Regular carpet deep cleaning improves appearance, extends carpet life, and helps remove dander allergens, dust, and odors trapped deep within carpet fibers. Carpet experts recommend deep cleaning carpets every 6 to 12 months using professional-grade equipment.
When it comes time to deep clean, homeowners typically choose between two options. Hiring a professional carpet cleaning service or renting a professional-grade carpet cleaner and doing it themselves. While both options can deliver results, renting can be the smarter and more flexible choice.
There are several common misconceptions about carpet cleaner rentals. Let’s break down the facts and set the record straight.
Myth 1: Carpet cleaner rentals are not as powerful as professional equipment
Truth: Rug Doctor by BISSELL rental machines provide professional-grade cleaning results
Our rental machines have powerful suction power that removes embedded dirt, stains, and odors for commercial-grade deep cleaning results.
Myth 2: Renting does not really save much money compared to hiring a professional
Truth: Renting can save hundreds of dollars
You can save up to $300 when renting a carpet cleaner vs hiring a professional. Professional carpet cleaning services often advertise low introductory prices, such as a three room special. However, these offers usually cover only basic cleaning and often exclude important add ons like deodorizing, carpet protection, stairs, rugs, or upholstery.
Each additional service typically comes with an extra charge that can quickly add up. By comparison, renting a Rug Doctor Pro Deep Carpet Cleaner costs $39.99 for 24 hours or $49.99 for 48 hours.* You can also add an upholstery tool for a small additional fee and choose from a range of professional cleaning solutions that clean, deodorize, and help protect carpets.*
*Pricing may vary by location. 48 hour option must be chosen at time of rental and is not available at all locations
**Use one of our formulas that have StainProtect technology to add a layer of protection to carpets.
Even after factoring in rental and solution costs, most households save hundreds of dollars while cleaning more areas of their home.
Myth 3: Hiring professional cleaners is more convenient than renting
Truth: Renting gives you flexibility and control over your schedule
Hiring a professional may seem convenient, but it often requires working around someone else’s schedule. Appointments usually come with time windows, and you must remain home during the service while cleaning is completed.
With a rental, you have the flexibility to clean when it works best for your schedule, not someone else’s. Instead of coordinating around a company’s limited availability and juggling appointment times, you can take your time and focus on the areas of your home that need the most attention. Whether you want to clean everything in one day or break it up room by room, renting gives you the freedom to work at your own pace and get the job done the way you want.
Deep cleaning an average-sized room takes about 20 minutes. Many customers finish cleaning their entire home in around four hours, without sacrificing an entire day.
Myth 4: Renting a carpet cleaner is hard, and professionals make it easier
Truth: Rug Doctor makes DIY carpet cleaning simple and supported
While hiring professionals means someone else does the work, renting a Rug Doctor is much easier than many people expect. Rug Doctor machines are intuitive and designed for easy use, even for first-time renters.
Rug Doctor also provides step-by-step instructions, how-to videos, and friendly customer support to help ensure great results. Many customers find the experience surprisingly satisfying, especially when they see how much dirt and grime was pulled from their carpets.
Carpet experts recommend deep cleaning every 6 to 12 months, especially in homes with pets or high foot traffic.
Most rooms take about 20 minutes. Many customers complete their entire home in a single afternoon.
Is Renting Right for You?
After reviewing the myths and facts, it is easy to see why renting a carpet cleaner is a solution worth exploring. You get professional results, flexible scheduling, and significant cost savings, all while taking control of your home cleaning routine.
Give it a try and see the difference for yourself. We would love to hear about your experience. Share your Rug Doctor results with us on social media and tag #RDRealResults
