Carpet Cleaning Tips For The Lazy Housekeeper
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− | + | Whether this is your first time hiring a cleaning company for your carpets or your tenth, more information could never hurt. Knowing what to look for in a cleaning company could help you get a better deal on the service. Use the guide below to find yourself a great company for your carpets. | |
− | + | Coffee stains are very easy to get rid of. You should use a dry towel to absorb as much of the stain as possible and use a damp towel to clean the rest. Pour a small quantity of vinegar on the stain, wait a few minutes and absorb the vinegar and the rest of the coffee with a damp towel. | |
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+ | When looking for a professional carpet cleaning company, always consider the cleaning process. There are different ways professionals use to clean carpets. Dry treatments, wet treatments, steam cleaning and a variety of others are available. Some require significant drying time or could require that you leave the home. Choose the one that works best for you. | ||
+ | Coffee stains are very easy to get rid of. You should use a dry towel to absorb as much of the stain as possible and use a damp towel to clean the rest. Pour a small quantity of vinegar on the stain, wait a few minutes and absorb the vinegar and the rest of the coffee with a damp towel. | ||
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− | + | Who you hire to clean your carpets depends on what style of cleaning they offer and what type of carpet you have. You can use a wet carpet cleaner, such as a steamer or wet chemicals, if you have carpet using man-made fibers. You have to use dry chemicals if it's natural fibers. | |
− | + | Just because a company uses a brand name doesn't mean they are better. Before you hire them, always research a company. Question them about this and then do your own investigating later. | |
− | + | Warn your cleaning company in advance if your home has electrical outlets in the floor. These cannot be cleaned because of risk of serious injury and damage to your home. The risks include injury to the contractor and his equipment, as well as an even greater chance that your home's electrical system will be damaged. | |
− | + | Be very careful if you use a coupon from a carpet cleaning company that you receive in the mail. When they actually come, they will hit you with hidden charges to clean the home, even though they will often list extremely low prices to get the work. Extras they will try to tack on at additional cost include spot treatment, heavy traffic areas and hallways. | |
+ | The most effective way to preserve your new carpet is to prevent soil from coming in contact with it. Before walking onto carpeted areas, use carpet runners in high-traffic areas and make sure family members remove their shoes. Spot cleaning may be necessary just inside the entry door of a carpeted room. | ||
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− | + | After you get a professional cleaning for your rug, make sure that you do not come in contact with the rug until it dries. Go out to the store or hang out with your friends for a little while as your rug should not be toyed with due to the sensitivity after cleaning. | |
− | + | After your carpet has been cleaned, ask the carpet cleaning pros for any tips they may provide to help you keep it nice. They can give you valuable advice on the day to day processes to take care of your carpet. Following their advice can help ensure that you won't need a carpet cleaner again for a long time. | |
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− | + | Before deciding on a carpet business, you should ask them how much experience they have. 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. | |
− | + | Check the validity and security of any carpet cleaner you will use. Research the company and any Better Business Bureau claims that may be available. Verify that all employees receive background drug and checks screenings. The safety of your belongings and family should come first as you make your decisions about service. | |
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+ | Use a carpet cleaning company that specializes in working with these if you have an oriental or antique rug. Some rugs must be cleaned using a dry cleaning type of method, and applying wet cleansers or excessive steam to them can ruin them. Make sure to specifically mention the type of rug when calling for cleaning so that you are not left with a destroyed family heirloom after the professionals leave your home. | ||
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+ | You can keep your home looking great all year long, by hiring a reputable and experienced carpet cleaning service. Make good use of the advice that you have read in this article to find the right service. Before long, your carpets will look spotless again! Don't put off having your carpets cleaned any longer! |