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Mistakes to avoid when choosing a carpet cleaner

admin — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 20:43:27 +0000

MISTAKE #1:
Choosing a carpet cleaner based on equipment alone. No question, your carpet cleaner needs first rate equipment. But they also need something else. They need employees who are skilled at operating that equipment. Many companies own hot water extractors, but very few companies train their employees on how to use them properly. The best way to know that the carpet cleaner’s employees have been properly trained is to make sure the cleaner has been certified by the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC). BEFORE YOU CHOOSE A CARPET CLEANER, ASK TO SEE WRITTEN PROOF OF THE COMPANY’S AND THE TECHNICIAN’S IICRC CERTIFICATION. 
MISTAKE #2:
Choosing a carpet cleaner based on low price. Low price could be a problem in three ways: (1) Low price can be the bait that attracts your phone call. But once the technician gets into your home, you are pressured into a much more expensive job. (2) Low price can be for single process cleaning. Rarely does the consumer know what this means, and when told, asks for dual-process cleaning instead, which costs
much more. (3) Low price means the carpet cleaner may have cheap equipment, which will not effectively clean your carpet. 
MISTAKE #3:
Choosing a carpet cleaner who doesn’t offer a money back guarantee. In my view, every carpet cleaning company should be fully accountable for its work. And if you are not pleased with the job in every way, you shouldn’t have to pay for it. Period. Not all carpet cleaners offer a guarantee. Or, if they do, the guarantee may ‘limited.’ Ask the carpet cleaner if they offer a money back guarantee and then make sure the carpet cleaner includes this guarantee in their quotation or invoice. 
MISTAKE #4:
Choosing a carpet cleaner without first getting recommendations from friends, relatives, the HOA/PORA, and even the carpet cleaners clients. 
MISTAKE #5:
Choosing a carpet cleaner who isn’t certified by the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC).  If your carpet cleaner isn’t a close friend, you may not know whether they have the knowledge or experience to clean your carpet well. If you want to be sure you’re hiring a competent professional, make sure they are IICRC certified. The carpet cleaner must earn that certification through study, experience and successful completion of formal and written examinations. In effect, cleaners who are certified by the IICRC have earned a college degree in carpet cleaning. 
MISTAKE #6:
Choosing a carpet cleaner who does not use a truck mounted, hot water extraction system.  You might expect this from me, since I use this type of system. But there are several good reasons. Portable hot water systems are good, but they are not as good as truck mounted systems. Truck mounted systems are the Rolls Royce’s of carpet cleaners. Compared with portable hot water systems, truck mounted systems use hotter water, higher pressure and stronger vacuum. So all the way around, you get a much better job. No two ways about it

Why do spots return after I try to clean them?

admin — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 00:34:42 +0000

Many people all across the globe like to keep their carpet looking clean in between the regular steam cleaning they receive. So you are not alone in this. Spotters are a great way to take care of these little problems. Some things to note when using spotters:

Test in an inconspicuous area for colorfastness.
Use small amounts of the product and work your way from the outside in.
Blot up the unwanted spot and spot remover. NEVER scrub the spot, this might set the stain into the fiber causing it to be difficult or impossible to remove.
After you have removed the spot rinse the area with cold water.

If you do not have a spotter handy, view this page to make one from stuff you might have around this house.View Here

What if the spots keep coming back?

Apply carpet spot remover and place several layers of paper towel or an old cotton towel over the spot. Place at least 10 pounds of weight on the area. Remove the towel the next day. Fluff the carpet and allow it to dry. If spot the returns, repeat the process.

Carpet Cleaning North Palm Beach

admin — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 14:24:33 +0000

Although our office is based out of Jupiter, Fl North Palm Beach, Fl is part of our coverage are. So what ever your carpet cleaning needs are, trust 561 Carpet and Tile to accomplish them for you.

North Palm Beach Carpet Cleaning

admin — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 12:57:27 +0000

We offer services in North Palm Beach. Carpet Cleaning, Tile and Grout Cleaning and Upholstery Cleaning are all services that you can trust a name like 561 Carpet and Tile to do. Not all Carpet Cleaners are going to thoroughly clean your carpet. So call with confidance. And remember 561, it’s not just your area code.

Carpet Cleaning North Palm Beach

admin — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 03:18:12 +0000

North Palm Beach is a beautiful area with many beautiful homes. Having your carpets cleaned in those homes will help preserve the investment you have put forth in the carpet. Carpet Cleaning is not an easy task so leave it up to us, here at 561 Carpet and Tile.