Welcome back to our two part series about finding the right carpet cleaner for your home. If you missed our first article on the subject, you can find it here. These are a few more tips on ways to vet potential carpet cleaners before hiring them and avoiding the mistake of hiring a cleaner that will do poor work.
1. Price
Many people’s main consideration when looking for a service or product is the price. However, this is a dangerous game when it comes to carpet cleaners. If a company offers you a cheap price, you risk one of two problems by taking them up on it- they may do poor work, or they may end up added last minute fees to the original quote. Always ask the company if there are any additional fees you should know about before agreeing to have work done.
2. Cleaning Method
Different companies will have different methods for cleaning your carpet, but at a bare minimum their method should include the five main principles of carpet cleaning as outlined by the IICRC.
Dry Soil Removal
This is usually accomplished through vacuuming before other cleaning equipment is employed.
Soil Suspension
This is the use of a pretreatment to “suspend” soils from the carpet fibers. Often the pretreatment is laid out, the carpet fibers are agitated to spread the treatment, and then the treatment is left to stand for a while so that the chemical reaction can be completed.
Soil Extraction
After the soil has been suspended, it’s then extracted. There are a few ways of doing this, but the most common is through steam cleaning.
Grooming
Grooming helps promote the continued performance of your carpet by preventing matting and uneven wear.
Drying
Ideally, drying should only take 6-8 hours, and last no longer than 24 hours.
Some cleaners do more than this, but no one should do less. If you want the job done right, turn to the experts at Cleanville Carpetcare. We hire professional staff who go the extra mile to make sure that you are satisfied with your carpets. Let us breathe new life into your home by making your carpets look like new! Call us at 801-488-0088.
