Tips for Finding a Good Carpet Cleaner

August 11, 2023 in Home & Garden - Micaela

Most households vacuum their carpets regularly. However, is that enough? We also need to consider odours embedded deep into the fibers and the fact that every time you walk on your carpet, you are pushing dirt deeper and deeper into the pile. Let’s not forget dust and other various chemicals in the air permeating into the carpet. You don’t even want to think about what the carpet fibers are hiding. 

Renting a steamer and chemicals and doing the process yourself may be price-efficient; is it really beneficial to your carpet? Also, when are you going to get the time to do it efficiently? Official Carpet Services already have the equipment, the skills, technique, and muscle to get it done more efficiently.

However, how do we find a good carpet cleaner? What is their approach going to be like? Are they going to start with an inspection of the carpers to decide what type of cleaning product and machine to use? Are they environmentally friendly? So, here are a few tips for finding a good carpet service?

Research and get estimates: Getting a few written estimates from various carpet cleaners is essential. They are not all the same, and something cheaper isn’t always better. Choosing a more inexpensive service may be a kick in the teeth because as the process continues, the service may identify many other issues to upsell and get you to buy more expensive services. The key is to select one based on quality and recommendations first and then the price.

Reviews are essential: Before hiring a carpet service, or any service for that matter, type them in Google and check what other customers have said about their service. Rather than being whisked away by the company’s marketing, it is good to get honest opinions from others like you. 

Check the references: You may think it is not worth asking; however, you are letting these people into your home. And you won’t have been the only customers to ask for these; ask the company you choose for past clients’ references. Does the carpet service you hire screen its employees and conduct background checks?

Request a detailed contract: Make sure everything discussed about the job is in writing. This will ensure that all promises are followed through. You don’t want any corners cut when it comes to your home. You want to make sure that the price agreed is on the contract, including any extra services discussed prior. Make sure there are no hidden costs.

Do they use a truck-mounted system? Most larger cleaning services use truck-mounted cleaning units with a large tank and an attached hose. The purpose of this is to suck water, dirt, debris from the carpet and transport it to the tank. Anything less than a trunk-mounted unity may really be no more effective than an average vacuum cleaner, which is food for thought. 

Guarantee: Any good carpet cleaner should be confident of their work and be happy to provide a guarantee after the job is done at no or little cost.

Micaela

Micaela combines her love for all things digital and all things creative with a career in digital marketing alongside running three blogs. Micaela has been blogging since 2012 and loves sharing new experiences, products and her passions with her readers.

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