There are some duties that are better left to the professionals, even if you are one of the people that enjoys getting their hands filthy and has never encountered a cleaning assignment you weren't up for. Sometimes it's not only necessary but also in your best interest to call in a professional, especially if the task at hand requires the use of steep ladders, access to the roof, or inspection of ductwork for potentially hazardous items. Read on to find out which tasks should always be left to the experts when it comes to keeping your home clean and healthy.
Carpets
You probably already know that a weekly carpet vacuuming session, although making things look temporarily clean, isn't a complete clean. Although you successfully remove the loose dirt from the floor's surface, you leave the bulk of the dirt that is hiding just underneath it.
To save money, you may be tempted to rent a steam cleaner the next time you want to go for a deeper cleaning (which should be done approximately once a year). It would be less expensive, but it would take forever, and the results wouldn't be as good as professional carpet cleaners. Let them bring the heavy machinery to you and do the job, and you'll be much happier with the results.
Air Ducts
If you've ever gone into someone's house and smelled something musty, it could have been because their air ducts need to be cleaned right away. If air ducts aren't cleaned well, dirty air can get into your lungs and make you sick. If you haven't been trained to clean air ducts, it's better that you leave it to the professionals. The EPA says that you should clean your air ducts when you need to, so as soon as you start to smell that smell, it’s time to call experts to get your air duct cleaning under control.
Windows
Your windows probably don't enter your mind very often, and that's a problem. Windows, unlike countertops and floors, don't get obviously dirty, but they do get gradually grimier over the years, to the point that you may start to wonder where all your lovely natural light went. The process of cleaning them (inside and out, together with the screens and sills) can be laborious. The cost of a professional cleaning may seem high, but remember that it is an investment due to the excellent results. Plus, it means you don't have to get on any ladders, which could be a safety issue.
Chimneys
Although you should only have to clean your chimney once a year before the cold season sets in, it is still an essential feature of your home to maintain. The problem is that you shouldn't try to clean it by yourself. It's essential to hire a professional cleaning service.
Removing the chimney cap and performing a thorough inspection of the chimney's inside are likely to be the first steps in this process, so you can already see that it's not something for an amateur to tackle. A dirty chimney can cause smoke infiltration, toxic gases, and even a chimney fire if not cleaned at the beginning of each winter season, so it shouldn't be put off either.
