Useful Tips For Engaging The Services Of Carpet Cleaning Professionals
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− | + | Bringing a stranger into the home to have work done can be nerve racking. If you are unsure of what to look for in a company, you could find yourself in a bad situation. Learn what to look for in a company prior to signing the contract for the cleaning. | |
− | + | 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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− | + | Have your carpets cleaned as often as you can. The longer that you wait inbetween cleanings the harder it will be to remove all of the dirt that has built up. You should aim to have your carpets cleaned about four times a year for the best results each time. | |
− | + | Urine stains can be hard to clean. The best way to get rid of these stains is to apply a damp and lukewarm towel on the stain to absorb the urine. Apply a urine cleaning detergent to the area before rinsing with more lukewarm water. Before using it, read the instructions on the detergent. | |
− | + | Choose a reliable carpet cleaner who has a physical address. If a problem should occur with the company, you will need to know their address to solve the problem. If the cleaner you are considering hiring uses only a P.O. box, you should keep looking. | |
− | + | Ask a potential carpet cleaning company which products they use to clean carpets. Believe it or not, this is a big deal, as some of the chemicals used by these companies may harm children, the elderly, or pets. If the company refuses to answer your question and provides you with the answer you did not want to hear, go with another company. | |
− | + | Inquire about the process the company uses to screen employees. You want to feel safe with the people you are allowing to enter your home. Reputable companies will have properly screen their employees. If they don't want to answer, you should probably keep looking. | |
− | + | Find reviews on the company, before you hire a carpet cleaning company. There are many ways that you can find out if others have liked a company and what kind of work they have done in the past. There are sites online you can use to find what others thought. Alternatively, you can ask your friends. | |
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− | + | You should get your carpet cleaned every 12-18 months. Even if it does not look dirty, there may be some grime deep down that has not surfaced. Cleaning you carpets on a regular basis is the only way to assure that they will look good for a much longer time. | |
− | + | If know one close to you has had their carpets professionally cleaned, ask coworkers on possible carpet cleaning companies. You can ask a doctor, their secretary, a store clerk or anyone you know for some advice. Just remember that the best advice comes from family and friends. | |
− | + | 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 mold and mildew. It is unsafe if you have children or pets in close proximity, though not only will this cause your carpet to deteriorate. | |
− | + | Mention that to the cleaning company before you hire them if you have pets or children. Certain products are harmful to pets or children, while certain pet odors or stains will need to be treated with special cleaners. You won't end up with any surprises later if you let them know up front. | |
− | + | Do not allow a cleaning company to give you a quote over the phone. Ask them to come out to your house first and look around at the area that needs to be cleaned. This will allow them to ascertain what cleaning products they will have to use and come up with a fair quote based on the work involved. You will also avoid any unpleasant surprises when it comes time to pay, too. | |
− | + | It should be easier for you to get your carpets nice and clean if your able to take what you have learned here in this article. You must hire just the right carpet cleaning company if you want high quality results. Now you ought to have what it takes to act with confidence. | |
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