5 MISTAKES TO AVOID WHEN Choosing A Carpet Cleaner

5 MISTAKES TO AVOID WHEN Choosing A Carpet Cleaner

June 23, 2008

MISTAKE #1: Choosing a carpet cleaner based on equipment
alone.

No question, your carpet cleaner needs first-rate
equipment. But he also needs something else – employees
who are skilled at operating that equipment. Many
companies own hot-water extractors, but few companies teach
their employees 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 their 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 cleaner gets into your home, he pressures you 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means the carpet cleaner has cheap, underpowered, outdated
equipment (perhaps even a unit they rented from their local
grocery store), which cannot match the cleaning performance
of the superior machines designed to remove the most soil
and contaminants, and leave the least residue behind.

MISTAKE #3: Choosing a carpet cleaner based on a single
telephone call.

Instead, invite the person to your home and ask for a
specific written quotation. Then you’ll know exactly what
the carpet cleaner recommends – and you won’t be the victim
of high-pressure tactics when the technician steps into
your living room. This also allows the carpet cleaner to
see the type of carpet, the level of soil, and measure the
exact square footage so he is able to give you a more
accurate quotation.

MISTAKE #4: Choosing a carpet cleaner who doesn’t offer a
money-back guarantee.

Every carpet cleaning company should be fully accountable
for its work. And if you aren’t pleased with the job in
every way, you shouldn’t have to pay for it. Period.

MISTAKE #5: Choosing a carpet cleaner without getting
comments from his other clients.

Any carpet cleaner can say anything about his past jobs.
And, sadly, some of what he says may not be true. Make
sure you ask for references or read comments from current
customers so you can depend on the carpet cleaner and his
work.

4 STEPS TO A FRESH, CLEAN, HEALTHY CARPET

If you’re thinking about having your carpets cleaned, we
encourage you to follow these four steps:

STEP #1: Make a commitment to yourself to get your carpets
cleaned.

The longer they remain dirty, the sooner they’ll wear out.
Industry testing shows that you can have up to one full
pound of dirt in a square foot of carpet before it begins
to look dirty. This dirt is abrasive and wears down the
fibers and substantially shortens the life. Many
warranties require at least an annual cleaning by a
professional to be honored (check your own warranty to see
your requirements, and if they specify the type of cleaning
method to keep your warranty in effect).

Another necessity of regular cleaning is to remove the
contaminants besides the “dirt” that gets trapped in your
carpet’s fibers. The longer you wait to clean, the longer
you have to breathe all the pollen, fungus, pet odors, dust
mites, and chemicals that hide in your carpet.

STEP #2: List your objectives.

Is the health of your indoor environment highest on your
list, so that you would want a company that is using the
proper equipment and method to address your concerns? Do
you want only the dirt removed – something you could do
with a rented shampooer – or are you concerned about
removing other contaminants (bacteria, pollen, dust mites,
mold spores)? Do you want to work with an honest,
reputable company – or are you willing to risk working with
the company that offers you the lowest price – knowing that
the company might not be in business tomorrow and might not
be safe to let into your home?

STEP #3: Ask questions.

The way you learn about a company is to ask specific
questions and listen carefully to the answers. Here are
ten questions to ask a carpet cleaner to help you feel more
confident about the one that you choose:

1) What method of carpet cleaning do you recommend for
my needs?

2) What type of equipment do you use to clean carpet,
and what are your cleaning steps?

3) How often should I get my carpets cleaned?

4) What training have you had in cleaning carpets?

5) Are you a member of a Trade Association or other
professional organization?

6) Are you and your technicians certified by the IICRC
, and can I see your certification card?

7) Do provide back ground checks on your employees?

8) Are you insured? for my protection.

9) Do you have any references of clients or businesses
who I can call regarding your work?

10) Do you guarantee your work in writing?

STEP #4: Once you’re satisfied that you’re working with an
honest, competent professional, invite him to your home and
ask for a specific quotation in writing. A written
quotation gives you the assurance that you know exactly
what your job will cost – no surprises.

The purpose behind these steps is to empower
you with the information you need to make a wise decision
in choosing a carpet cleaning professional. The proper
care of the carpet in your home (and all coverings in your
home for that matter) is essential to creating a healthy
indoor environment for you and your family, and this
decision should never be taken lightly. These guidelines
will help you to locate an ethical and excellent carpet
cleaner in your town.

THE IMPORTANCE OF VALUE AND PRICE

Price is what you pay. Value is what you get.

When you select a carpet cleaner, you'll choose from a
variety of cleaning methods and prices.

Shaw Industries, the world's largest carpet manufacturer,
recommends hot water extraction from a truck-mounted unit.
Here's why: A truck-mounted unit cleans much better than
any portable for three reasons: #1 It heats the water to a
higher temperature. By doing so it doubles the water's
cleaning ability.#2 A truck-mounted systems shoots the
cleaning solution into your carpet at higher pressures,
which breaks up the dirt, bacteria, chemicals and
pollens.#3 A truck-mounted machine uses stronger suction to
draw the dirt, chemicals, bacteria, pollens and other
contaminates out of your carpet.

Not surprisingly, having your carpet thoroughly cleaned
with truck-mounted hot water extraction costs more than
renting a shampooer at the corner grocery store.

On the other hand-if you want your carpet to look good and
give you years of dependable

service-then you need to take extra good care of it. This
means you need to have it cleaned by a skilled, qualified
technician at least every six months to one year, depending
on the amount of soiling and foot traffic it receives. And
you need to have it cleaned thoroughly and disinfected, as
only a truck-mounted hot water extractor can do.

DO YOU WANT A CLEAN, HEALTHY CARPET?

Which is more important to you: a clean carpet-or a clean
and healthy carpet?

YES, I assure you there is a big difference. Each carpet
cleaning method has advantages and disadvantages. Some
methods will get only the dirt. Other methods will get out
dirt and grease. Still others will get out virtually
everything. And, to be sure, some are more expensive than
others.

If all you want is a cheap, rinse-the-dirt-off-the-top
cleaning which you might find for around $17.95 a room-
then I respectfully ask you call another company.

But if you want to protect your health-if you want to
protect your investment in carpeting-if you want to protect
your family from the countless bacteria, fungus, pollens
and dust mites that reside in your carpet, then you're
invited to call us.

The truck-mounted hot water unit we use is the most
effective cleaning system available today. Likewise, it's
one of the most expensive units on the market, But we
bought this unit for a good reason: More and More families
demand the good health benefits that come from having a
fresh, clean carpet. Have you ever seen how dirty a little
boy's pants get when he plays outdoors? if you have, then
you know you can brush off his pants and make him think
they're clean. Or, if you want the job done right, you can
machine wash them in hot water and detergent and you'll
KNOW they're clean.

The same is true for your carpet. You can hire someone for
around $17.95 to $19.95 a room who will "brush off" your
carpeting and make you think it's clean. Or, if you want
the job done right, I'll wash your carpets with hot water
and detergent using our state-of-the-art cleaning machine
and you'll KNOW they're clean. So if you want a thoroughly
clean carpet-if you're willing to invest in your family's
good health-you're invited to call us. You'll recieve a
FREE Carpet Audit at no cost or obligation. And if you give
us the go-ahead, you're further protected with our.......

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