Carpet Cleaning A Bother? Follow This Advice.
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− | + | If your carpet is no longer as clean as it used to be, you can restore its looks by hiring a company to come clean it. The results achieved by a professional will amaze you! Use these tips to find the best cleaning company and get more from your time and money. | |
− | Ask any company you are considering what method they use to clean carpets. | + | Ask any company you are considering what method they use to clean carpets. It may be less effective than using an extraction method if they use a portable cleaner. This means that you should call someone else if the stains you have in your carpet look like they will need a lot of help. |
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− | + | When you are cleaning, focus the majority of your attention on the spots where people are sitting like in front of the couch. These are typically the spots where you will find the most dirt, bacteria and grime when cleaning. Run over these areas at least three times when you are vacuuming. | |
− | + | Avoid hiring a cleaning company that you've only seen in an ad on television. They are trying to attract people using flashy advertisements, although many times, these companies are very inexperienced. You need to meet with all prospective cleaning companies in person and you should "interview" several before hiring one. | |
− | + | Hire a professional! Carpets are an expensive item so you want to hire a reputable company to clean them. Contact your local Better Business Bureau and always check online for customer reviews. But the best way to find an excellent carpet cleaning company is through word of mouth get advice from family and friends who have recently had their carpets professionally cleaned. | |
− | + | Before agreeing to hire a company, ask them if they have insurance. In fact, it may even be wise to ask proof of insurance. No matter how good a company may be, accidents happen and if they do not have insurance, you will have to pay for damages out of your own pocket. | |
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− | + | When vacuuming, go against the grain of your carpet to get rid of the dirt particles trapped deep in your carpet. This cause friction to cleaner deeper before the cleaner arrives. Surface particles can be removed by going with the carpet's grain. | |
− | + | If you can, try to vacuum your high-traffic areas everyday. Dirt can quickly pile up in these areas, only to be moved around the rest of your home. If it is left alone, additionally, it piles on top of itself, making it very hard to remove. The more you vacuum these areas, the cleaner your carpet will be in general. | |
− | + | When you are looking for a carpet cleaning service, get names of clients who had used their service. Getting reviews from these clients will give you an idea of the service quality of this company. Move on to another company if these clients have many things about the company that they do not like. | |
− | + | It can be expensive to replace the carpeting in your home. If the carpet is beginning to look like it has seen better days, you might want to try having it professionally cleaned first. Professional carpet cleaning companies specialize in deep cleaning your carpet, to help give it that new appearance again. | |
− | + | After you have created a short list of companies and have questions written down for each, give them a call. Note down the answers they give you so you can compare them once you're done. Don't just compare the facts, but also compare how comfortable you feel with what they've told you. | |
− | + | The best way to clean an area rug is to move it outside onto a deck or clean tarp. Use a small carpet shampoo machine and go over the rug at least two times. Allow the rug to air dry completely before moving it back indoors. This method can only be used in warm, dry weather. | |
− | + | Look carefully if you are using a coupon to hire a carpet cleaning company. There may be stipulations about the services provided. There could be hidden fees. Speak to the company first and be detailed in your needs. Ask them to explain in detail what the coupon includes. See about specials that might save you even more. | |
− | + | You can keep your carpet clean by always wiping their paws if you have pets. Keep some towels near the door and take the time to brush dirt off your dog's or cat's paws before you let them in. This might seem like a lot of work but it will help you keep your carpet clean. | |
− | + | It's tough to keep carpeting clean with all the running spilling, around and playing that goes on in your home. By hiring a pro to do it, why not free-up some of your time and spare yourself the hard labor? Hopefully the advice of this article has convinced you to give it a try you will be amazed with the results! |