Want Your Carpet Cleaned? Read This First!
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| − | It's | + | Having nasty, stained carpets in your home is extremely frustrating. It's even worse when you try to get rid of the stains and have no luck with other methods. When you feel this way, you must seek out the services of a professional carpet cleaner. Read on for some advice if you are interested in a carpet cleaning company. |
| − | + | Companies that do carpet cleaning normally charge by the square foot. In order to make sure that you are not paying any more than you should, measure the area you plan to have cleaned ahead of time. You are probably dealing with a shady company if the figure quoted is much higher than you expected. | |
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| − | + | Get a referral from a friend. Talk to your friends and family members and ask if any of them have recently had their carpets clean. Any information, whether good or bad, can be useful. In addition, you can be sure that their review of the carpet cleaning company is genuine, and not a paid placement to draw in business. | |
| − | + | Ensure that they have a solid reputation, before hiring a company to clean your carpets. Ensure that the company has people and references who can back them up. A good carpet cleaner will have interior realtors, designers and a handful of other sources that will be able to make a recommendation. | |
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| − | + | Try to avoid excess heat when carpet cleaning. Make sure that the person you choose is not using too much heat on the carpet. If you are attempting to eradicate a stain, excessive heat can cause it to seep through and stain the floor below. | |
| − | + | 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. | |
| − | + | Don't assume that because your carpet looks clean now that it doesn't need cleaning. Modern carpets are designed to be stain-resistant but might still be accumulating dust and dirt causing rot below. Many carpets can hold as much as one pound of dirt per each square foot of floor space! | |
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| − | + | Which type of carpet you have will play a huge role in which style of carpet cleaning company you choose. For example, natural carpet textiles have to be kept dry to avoid discoloration or shrinkage. In these cases, a dry chemical compound is your best choice, so research your options. | |
| − | + | Make the carpet cleaner aware of this if your flooring includes electrical sockets. They are not going to want to clean over these because they may cause an accident. This could damage your home, the carpet cleaning equipment, and the carpet cleaning personnel! | |
| + | Don't wait too long after the carpet cleaners leave to inspect their work. If certain areas seem dirty call the company immediately. The company may be able to deny responsibility and be less willing to redo your carpet to your specifications if you wait too long. | ||
| − | When | + | Learn about the cleaning company's history. When was their company established? You should also ask about employees and the kind of training they receive. If the employees stick with the company that it's a good company, you can be assured that. |
| − | + | 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 mold and mildew and create a dangerously unhealthy situation. Your carpet should not remain moist for more than 24 hours. | |
| − | + | Never use a new product on your carpeting without testing it first. Some chemicals can cause staining on certain carpets, and others could degrade the material. Before you use it to clean a stain so that you do not risk ruining your carpet completely, always test a spot in a corner and let it sit for a few hours. | |
| − | + | You can easily get rid of small grease stain with some carbonated water or some shaving cream. Before progressing to the center, Apply some shaving cream or carbonated water over the stain and gently blot the edges of the stain. Repeat if necessary and shampoo the carpet to get rid of the shaving cream. | |
| − | + | Keeping carpets clean is a dirty business, but now that you've read this article, you know how to hire the right company for the job. Use these tips to ensure high quality work and total satisfaction with your home carpeting. When they are finished, your carpets should look new again. | |
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