Great Advice For Keeping Your Carpets Clean
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| − | + | The fact is that it will get stained at some point, though you can try as hard as you can to keep your carpet clean. There is just no getting around this if you have pets and children. Read the following article to learn how you can hire a reputable carpet cleaning service that is sure to do a great job. | |
| − | + | Inquire about the fees they charge to move furniture. Many companies will not tell you this right away, but many of them charge fees if they have to move your furniture in order to clean your carpet. If you remove all of the furniture yourself before they get there, it would save you a bit of money. | |
| − | + | Be sure to perform a test on a small unobtrusive area first if you are going to clean a large area of carpet. Don't skip this step as some solutions cause permanent staining. This test only takes a minute and it will save you money and time. | |
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| + | Avoid getting your carpet too wet. Pre-treat stains and do not continue trying to clean one area of your carpet with a carpet cleaner for any length of time. Certain types of carpet retain more water than others. Allow each area to dry completely before running the cleaner over stubborn stains multiple times. | ||
| − | + | Consider hiring a professional if you have a very difficult stain in your carpets. Professionals have methods to remove things like blood, red wine, and even wax that home cleaning products cannot remove. Most of the time, they can do this without causing any damage, which will save you money in the end. | |
| − | + | You should get your carpet cleaned every 12-18 months. Even if it does not look dirty, there may be some grime deep down that has not surfaced. Cleaning you carpets on a regular basis is the only way to assure that they will look good for a much longer time. | |
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| − | + | Take advantage of current promotions and specials being run at the carpet cleaning companies in your area. Sometimes you can find a new company looking to build their clientele base, giving away great deals to first time customers. Doing your research into this can end up saving you money and finding you a great new company. | |
| − | + | It is important to understand the fees you'll be charged for the services rendered. For example, while the basic services may be cheap, there may be issues such as stain removal which will be charged extra for. Have the company send a representative to your home so you can get an accurate quote. | |
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| − | + | If you are thinking about having your carpets professionally cleaned, call around to a few different companies. Ask about any specials they are currently running such as multiple room discounts, or your first carpeted room free. Some companies will do one free room, in hopes that you will hire them for additional rooms. | |
| + | Red wine stains are notoriously hard to get out of carpet. If you have white wine on hand, pour some immediately over a red wine spill to dilute the color and help with clean up. If the stain is not fresh, you can use vinegar to help get it out. | ||
| + | When something is spilled or dropped on the carpet, it is important to take care of the stains as soon as possible. The biggest mistake people make is letting a stain set before they clean it up. Make sure you have cleaning solution on hand and take care of messes immediately. | ||
| − | + | Before choosing one to clean your carpets, always compare the prices of carpet cleaning companies. Most companies offer competitive pricing, but it doesn't mean they are your most recommended or best reviewed. Take a few minutes to compare companies on different levels before making your final decision of who to hire. | |
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| − | + | When you get a quote from a carpet cleaning service, make sure that they spell out what services they will include in this quote. There are different levels of cleaning. The deeper cleaning will usually cost more. The more details you can get from this quote, the less chance of misunderstanding of the contract. | |
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| + | You should seriously consider cleaning your carpets at least every 6 months. If you want to try and handle things yourself first, sprinkle a little baking soda to the affected area. Vacuum after the baking soda has had an hour or two to work. This can neutralize the smell of the carpet. | ||
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| + | Be sure to ask the company how much they charge. You should not only know how much the cost is, you should also know everything that makes up the price. How much do they charge for the actual vacuuming? How much do they charge for other services like wax removal, pet odor removal, etc. It is important that you know how your cost is spread out so that you are not being taken advantage of by the company. | ||
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| + | Using the tips above will help you get your carpets cleaned professionally. Simply make sure you have the right company, and you will see amazing results. You can now do that moving forward with your plan. | ||
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