The Basics Of Getting Carpet Cleaning Done
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| − | + | You need to have clean carpets to have a clean home, right? How do you find a great company to get the job done? This article is your first step towards knowing what it takes, so read on to find many tips, hints and tricks which will lead you to the right firm. | |
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. If the figure quoted is much higher than you expected, you are probably dealing with a shady 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. If the figure quoted is much higher than you expected, you are probably dealing with a shady company. | ||
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| − | + | Try to avoid using the cheap carpet clearners that you can buy at your local discount stores. These tend to cause more damage to your carpets, which will lead to you having to replace it sooner than you would otherwise. If you do not want to spend thousands on carpeting every few years you should definitely avoid these machines. | |
| − | + | 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. | |
| − | + | Get quotes on having your carpet treatment with a stain repelling solution. There are others out there that work great as well, although the most common product used is referred to as Scotch Guard. This type of product can put a protective layer on your carpet, preventing stains from penetrating as long as you soak it up right away. | |
| − | + | When hiring your carpet cleaning company, ask about any extra charges. There are many extras that are not included in that price, though many companies offer cleaning of a few rooms for a base price. Things like high traffic areas, excessive staining, areas with stairs and even special types of carpets might cost you extra. By finding out about these things in advance, avoid surprises. | |
| − | + | You need a professional if your carpets has deep stains. Professional cleaners possess knowledge of techniques that can help remove stains such as wine and blood, which are often immune to typical household products. Most of the time, they can do this without causing any damage, which will save you money in the end. | |
| − | + | Before arranging to have your carpets professionally cleaned, be sure to understand your carpet warranty. There are carpets that already have a pre-stain treatment included. Adding more could be detrimental and void your warranty. In some cases the two products will react with each other and do irreparable damage to the carpet. Tell the professional about your carpet. | |
| − | + | 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. Additionally, it piles on top of itself, making it very hard to remove if it is left alone. The more you vacuum these areas, the cleaner your carpet will be in general. | |
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| − | + | 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. If these clients have many things about the company that they do not like, move on to another company. | |
| − | + | Inspect the carpet cleaning job that was done pretty soon after it is over. If there are any areas that you think have not been properly cleaned, you should call the company right away. If you wait, you may not have the chance to get it corrected. | |
| − | + | <iframe width="420" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZfF1fkTNv8" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>Avoid using a company simply because they offer the latest equipment and technology. Although this is nice, the person doing the cleaning is what counts. Are all your questions answered properly? Do you like them? Remember these tips when looking for a carpet cleaning company. | |
| − | + | Find out if the carpet cleaning company offers any additional services that you may be interested in. Many carpet cleaning companies also clean upholstery, may and drapes offer other services you desire. If you need these services, the price could be lower if they perform them while they are out cleaning your carpet. | |
| − | + | 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. | |
| − | + | You have dirty carpets which need to be cleaned. You know what it takes to hire a great company to help you clean your carpets. What's holding you back? Get busy researching your options and find that great company, then hire them to get the work done ASAP so the project is done. | |
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