Carpet Cleaning Facts You Need To Know

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Carpet cleaning is a necessary process, sometimes. This is not any easy job to do yourself, so you're better of enlisting the help of a professional service. Still, how do you know what to look and ask for? In this article, we will share some valuable tips for selecting a good service to clean your carpets.
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The first step in solving a problem is admitting that you have one! If guests look at your carpet with disdain, you either have rude company or a stained carpet. Read this article for tips on how to hire a carpet cleaning company that will do the job correctly the first time.
  
Do not believe everything that you read about carpet cleaning. You are not getting what you expect in most cases, although many companies offer great deals in their ads. Before you have them come to service you, be sure to ask hard questions. Chances are those prices are just to use water.
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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 grime, bacteria and dirt when cleaning. Run over these areas at least three times when you are vacuuming.
  
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There are several cleaning products you can use on your carpet but some products might be specifically designed for a certain type of stain. Compare different products and select one that is adapted to your situation. Before you begin cleaning your carpet, read instructions carefully to learn how to use the product.
  
Don't allow a company to use too much heat when cleaning your carpets. If the temperature is too hot, you can damage your carpet and negatively affect patterns and colors. This is especially true during stain removal.
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When you are trying to clean a stain off of your carpet, never rub. Always use a blotting motion with a cotton ball as this will help to pull the stain from the rug. Rubbing will just spread the stain, making it much more difficult to remove from your floor.
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Be careful about doing company with any carpet cleaning company that calls you out of the blue or randomly shows up at your door. This is usually a sign that the company is pretty desperate for business. You don't want to hire a company if no one else is doing business with them.
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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.
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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.
  
 
    
 
    
  
Before hiring them, find out important information from a prospective cleaning company. Find out how long they have been in business. Learn about the kind of formal training their management and their cleaning technicians have received. Before they deep clean, see if they vacuum. Ask if the products and equipment they use are strictly those with a Seal of Approval.
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Inspect your vacuum regularly. If you keep it clean and replace bags or filters as often as needed, your vacuum will be more efficient. Take you vacuum apart to clean the dust that accumulates inside and check how full the bag is. If you have had the same vacuum for years, consider replacing it with a more recent model.
  
If at all possible, because they can be very difficult to remove, and they also leave an odor, prevent pet stains. In case of an accident, be prepared with specialized pet stain removers and treat the soiled area immediately. By soaking the carpet with water and blotting with a clean towel until no stain is visible on the towel, follow up.
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Ask any company that you contact about carpet cleaning if they have special chemicals for your high traffic areas. In most cases your carpet will be quite clean in every area other than these, so you will likely only need the powerful stuff to be used here. If they do not have such a service you should consider using a different company.
  
When hiring your carpet cleaning company, ask about any extra charges. Many companies offer cleaning of a few rooms for a base price, but there are many extras that are not included in that price. Things like high traffic areas, excessive staining, areas with stairs and even special types of carpets might cost you extra. Avoid surprises by finding out about these things in advance.
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Know your options when it comes to the cleaning process your cleaners will use. Consider the drying time, the type of chemicals to be used and if you are looking for eco-friendly products to be used. Once you know the process you want, you will be able to narrow down the companies and find one that offers it.
  
Inquire about the services that are going to be included in the cost of the cleaning. Prior to allowing them to start cleaning, make sure you know what they are including in the quote they have given you. You could find additional fees for spot treatment or moving furniture around.
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Cheapest is not always best. There is a good chance you will be unhappy with the results. That company could either do poor quality work or they could end up tacking on additional fees that you will not know about until they are done. The price should only be considered secondarily over the work they will do.
  
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Instead of talking on the phone about services, you should have your company do an in-home consult. This will allow them to be able to go over each room on their own so their estimate is more accurate. After you agree to services and price, you need to make sure that everything that will be included is put into writing.
  
Carefully hide any valuables prior to having a carpet cleaning company in your home. Sure, but you never know who may slip through the cracks, most companies thoroughly screen their employees before hiring them. You could put these items in your car's trunk or in a safe, if you have one.
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Make sure that after cleaning your carpet, to dry it down as best as you can. Moisture that seeps into your carpet can gather and eventually lead to mildew and mold. It is unsafe if you have children or pets in close proximity, although not only will this cause your carpet to deteriorate.
  
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Consider hiring a professional to clean your carpet once a year or if you are dealing with though stains. Compare different professionals and ask for quotes before you decide to hire one. Your carpet will look brand new and keeping it clean will be much easier after a professional treats it.
  
In the cleaning world, a professional carpet cleaner should be completely certified through the IICRC. This is a standard certification used for carpet cleaners world-wide. Make sure your cleaner is fully certified if you have carpets with warranties. If the cleaner doesn't have this certification, your warranty may be voided.
 
  
Look at the work a company did on your carpets as soon as you can. Be sure and contact the company quickly if you notice an area that wasn't cleaned properly. If you wait too long, the company may deny your rights to rectify it to your satisfaction.
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When it comes to how your carpets are cleaned, companies will differ on the methods they offer. For example, some companies use a dry chemical to extract dirt from carpet fibers, allowing it to then be vacuumed up by their powerful equipment. This is best for natural carpets, like cotton.
  
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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Try to get a written guarantee from a carpet cleaning company before you allow them to start doing any work on your rugs. You don't want them to do a terrible job and you get stuck paying to make it right. If their work was not up to par, they should do the job over free of charge.
  
If you are going to hire a company to clean the carpets in your home, consider joining a website like Angie's List that gives reviews of companies like this. This website does not take any money from any companies to boost reviews. They also do not endorse any independent contractors so the reviews on the website are unbiased.
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Carpet cleaners are not miracle workers, so there are some stains they may not be able to remove. Still require any company you hire to have a satisfaction guarantee, though keep this in mind. If the job was not initially done well, this will prevent them from charging you again.
  
By hiring a reputable and experienced carpet cleaning service, you can keep your home looking great all year long. Make good use of the advice that you have read in this article to find the right service. Your carpets will look spotless again before long! Don't put off having your carpets cleaned any longer!
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There are many carpet cleaning businesses on the market, and not all of them will do a good job for you. It is up to you to do your research and pick the company that is most qualified for the job. Use the tips in this article to help you make that decision.

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