Monday, November 9, 2009

The Dirt on Carpet Cleaning Companies

The holidays are a busy time. There will be parties, and family gatherings. You will be cleaning for days ahead of time, making sure everything is perfect. You want to make sure that you make the best impression. With this in mind we need to take a look at what is under foot. You will want fresh clean carpets for your guests. You might have the time and energy to rent a machine and cover this problem yourself. It is more likely that you will not. You will need to find a professional that will take the burden off you, but you will want them to be reasonably priced, right? Let's look at some of the things to look for in carpet cleaning companies.

First you do not want to look for a company that is too cheap. If they are offering very low prices per room, the likely-hood is that they will not take the time needed to clean your carpets. For this option, they need quantity, not quality to make their money. You will want someone who cleans by the square foot, or similar. If they clean by the room, it is unlikely that they will be thorough, since rooms come in different sizes. This is a guideline. It is possible for carpet cleaning companies to offer by the room, however, they may put in a side note that larger spaces will be priced as two rooms.

When you are contacted by phone, or have carpet cleaning companies show up on your doorstep, you may want to be a little bit wary. It is possible that they are a quality cleaning company, but to be sure you will want to contact the Better Business Bureau. If you find complaints against the company, you will likely want to go with another choice. You may want to call 866-943-9323 to get an idea of qualified companies. This will take out some of the guess work on your part.

Ask your carpet cleaning companies some question. Find out if they offer any type of guarantee, in case you are not satisfied. A good company will be able to offer you this option. Are they insured in case of loss or damage? You don't want to suffer a color transfer and be stuck with the repair. What kind of service will be offered? You do not want to lose your warranty when your carpet is cleaned. Be sure you know what you are paying for, before they start cleaning. If they quote a price then throw in stain removal charging you for the extra service you will be unhappy. See what is inclusive, and have them stick to it.

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