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Cleaning carpets is no easy task and finding the right company to do it for you is important. Many articles focus on just carpet cleaning, however, this one can give you some important information. Read on to learn the nitty-gritty of carpet cleaning.

Vacuum and shampoo your carpets frequently: Once every 5 - 7 days at least. The majority of debris and dirt that is visible on your carpets is still loose and can be easily removed with a quick run of the vacuum cleaner. The longer you leave it on the floor, the harder it will be to remove.

When you see that there is a stain on your rug, do not wait to clean it off. The best chance that you have to get a stain before it sets into your rug is within the first few minutes of the occurrence. This will help you keep your carpet from acquiring permanent marks.

Always make sure you vacuum a carpet before you use a machine to clean your carpet. If you do not, costing you quite a bit of money, you could end up breaking the machine. Also, make sure you vacuum before you have professional carpet cleaners work in your home.

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Ask your cleaning company for advice or recommendations for your keeping up your carpet after their cleaning is complete. You want to make sure that you do not cancel out any work that they have just done. Do what your carpet cleaner recommends to keep your carpet looking clean and fresh.

When it comes to looking for a carpet cleaning company, do not always believe that cheaper is better. In fact, when a company offers a very low rate, you ought to be wary of them. Usually, a company with steeper rates will provide you with better, more efficient results.

You should seriously consider cleaning your carpets at least every 6 months. Sprinkle a little baking soda on it while no one is around. Wait a few hours before vacuuming. It will definitely help get rid of the smells.

Before you hire a carpet cleaning company, find reviews on the company. There are many ways that you can find out if others have liked a company and what kind of work they have done in the past. There are sites online you can use to find what others thought. Alternatively, you can ask your friends.

  

You should ask them how much experience they have, before deciding on a carpet business. In other words, you should ask how long they've been in business. This is very important to know. A business with a lot of experience should have tons of client testimonials that you can check out in order to decide whether or not this business is right for you.

When you are vacuuming your carpet, one quick pass over every area is not enough to pull up dirt. This is especially true if your carpet is plush or shag carpeting. Slowly pass the vacuum over each area and make sure to pass over every area at least twice.


It is important to avoid over-wetting your carpet during the cleaning process. Excessive moisture can leak down into the carpet pad. This much moisture can lead to the growth of mildew and mold and create a dangerously unhealthy situation. Your carpet should not remain moist for more than 24 hours.

Try to find a company you can trust to leave in your home alone. If you can leave the house while they work, it will be easier for them and you both. You will not want to walk on wet carpets and they will not want to have to ask you to stop what you are doing so they can get in the room you are in.

When choosing between local companies, there is one very important question to ask: do they offer any sort of guarantee? If not, you should seek out a company which does. Why should you trust them at all if they don't have enough faith in their own services to guarantee their work? 

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Check out any company you are considering with the Better Business Bureau. Alternatively, the BBB. The BBB regulates how companies are run and keep records of any complaints. Before contracting them to do any work for you, you can look online to find out how well a company ranks with the BBB.

Blot it immediately if you spill liquid on your carpets. Soak up as much liquid as you can using dry toweling. If you prevent the stain from soaking through to the deepest layer, you have a better chance of removing it. You will need a steam cleaner if the stain reaches deeper layers.

Sometimes the experts know what's best! Rather than trying to wrestle with a damaged carpet or feel the need to tiptoe around the house to avoid making messes, contact a carpet cleaning company. They can give you advice on how to reduce the amount of stains in the future, too!