Most homes in America have some type of carpet or area rug within at least one room in their home. Over time, that carpet and/or area rug can get pretty dirty from just normal wear and tear. While some home owners choose to clean their rugs themselves, others choose to hire a real professional to come in to do it.
When looking for a professional carpet cleaner to come into your home to clean your carpets and rugs, here is what you need to consider.
1. Is the person or company licensed and bonded in the state that you reside? Is the person/company insured and if so, for how much? Ask for specific details on this!
2. Tell the company what kind of carpet and/or rug that you have and make sure that they have experience cleaning that specific kind of rug or carpet.
3. Get a price quote up front! If possible, get that price quote in writing before the professional carpet cleaner arrives or when they arrive, but before they start the job.
4. Ask the person or company for references! Once you have a few references in-hand, contact those customers to see what they thought about the person/company who came in to clean their rugs.
5. Find out how the company will be cleaning your carpets and/or rugs and how long will this process take? Are the cleaning products safe to be used in a home with children and/or pets (if applicapable).
Ask questions, do your homework, obtain references and take your time before hiring any type of carpet cleaning professional. Once you have hired someone to do the job, protect yourself by getting everything in writing.
Following the guidelines outlined above will help to ensure that your carpet cleaning experience is a good one!
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It is so important to do your homework before hiring someone. Thanks for all these tips.
There are so many of these companies out there that it is nice to have some tips, we always hire only people recommended by friend or neighbor
great advice. here’s an idea for some do it your-selfers…
i know a textile conservator at a museum and she told me you can clean your own rugs at home with water, but never use any kind of soap or chemicals. she put rugs on a plastic grid in a pool of water where the water level is just at the height of the rug or a little higher (you can use a tarp with bricks around the edges to keep the water in, and have low points where the hose goes in and the water drains out) which is what she did.
then use a clean paint roller to push the water through and the dirt out, there is clean water coming in and dirty going out all the time, (and since these were antique rugs she monitored the ph level). then she emptied the water and put blowers on the rug. it was interesting to watch. using her method, i’ve cleaned many rugs like this successfully.
note: she said don’t ever hang them to dry because when wet the weight will pull on the fibers and can cause a lot of damage.
These are some awesome tips that can save money as well as time.I will get a price quote in writing before from now on
Thanks for the advice, I’ll be getting cleaner soon for the house it needs it badly!
Great tips. I especially like getting references so you can find out exactly what others think of their service and if they’d recommend or not.
Make sure the cleaning supplies they use are SAFE for all beings (including human beings)not just pets & kids.
thank you..carpet is a mess
Good tips. I need to have some of my high traffic areas cleaned, but I’ve been putting it off. It’s important to remember to get references from previous customers. I know when we had our roof redone we got references and was able to go by a few of the houses to see the work. While many cleaners might bring photos, they could be retouched or a trick of the lighting. Always try to speak with a reference in person so you can ask specific questions. Thanks for the info on products being safe for animals. We have a dog, and I wouldn’t want anything to hurt her.
some really good tips,,im saving this for the next time we need a carpet cleaner,,they are not cheap here at all