Carpet Cleaning Benefits

On March 12, 2012   /   Carpet Cleaning   /   Leave a comment
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There are many reasons why your carpet needs to be professionally cleaned on a normal schedule, with some reasons being obvious and some not. Besides the carpets getting a deep clean, there are other benefits to professional carpet cleaning that the light may not shine on.

First, there’s the increase of the durability of your carpet. Dust and debris build up on your carpet, breaking down carpet fibers. On top of that, warm weather will wear the carpet out even more. Professional carpet cleaning lifts out the destructive particles of the carpet, increasing the life of the carpet. Replacing the carpet is a lot more expensive than getting it professionally cleaned.

In addition, the atmosphere of your entire home will be healthier for you, your family and your friends. The allergy triggering particles in the carpet will be lifted from the carpet, purifying the air in your home. Not only will the carpet be cleaned, the carpet will also be deodorized if you request for it, giving your home a pleasant smell. This will add a nice fragrance to your house, adding to the clean feel.

Doing your own carpet cleaning, like vacuuming once every week, is fantastic but it’s really not enough. Hiring a professional carpet cleaning service to steam clean your carpets is important. If you rely on DIY home-cleaning alone, then there will be many particles, debris and stains that will be left behind. If these stains and particles are left behind, then they will cause allergic reactions and will continue to get worse, until they can’t be removed. The combination of DIY carpet cleaning and professional carpet cleaning will save you money and improve the health of your home.

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Carpet Cleaning Cons to Look Out For

On March 8, 2012   /   Carpet Cleaning   /   Leave a comment
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Like in any field, there are businesses that try to get the most out of their customers by doing less than mediocre jobs. The professional carpet cleaning field is no different; there are carpet cleaning businesses out there that will use dirty tricks to suck the money out of the consumers. Most of these con-artist carpet cleaners aren’t even certified professionals.

Look out for the bait-and-switch: a technique in which the customer is quoted a suspiciously low price, but when the job is done, the customer is charged more. If the price sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Additionally, you may be promised certified professionals to clean your home, but the technicians that come to your home may not even be certified to do any of the work they’re doing. So be sure to have them show you their credentials. If they’re professionals, they should have it with them wherever they go just in case.

Another important thing to do is to make sure the company has a written guarantee. If they don’t have a written guarantee, they can say whatever they want to you over the phone and not follow through because it isn’t on paper. One more thing to look out for is to check if the company uses portables or a truck mount. Truck mount machines are what you’re looking for, as they are better in quality overall.

Carpet cleaners that try to take advantage of their potential customers should be avoided at all costs. When you pin point them, spread the message to your friends and family, as well as review sites on the Internet, such as Yelp. If you can, also report them to the BBB (Better Business Bureau).

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Washing Machine Maintenance Tips

On March 6, 2012   /   Carpet Cleaning   /   Leave a comment
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The laundry room often gets ignored, but just like everything else, it needs to be maintained and repaired every so often. One of the most common problems in a laundry room is that the standpipe may overflow when your washing machine drains. If this happens, you can first check for a clogged vent pipe. From there you can try and snake the drainpipe. A snake is a tool that can unclog pipes and toilets with ease, going beyond what a plunger can do. If this doesn’t work, you may have to extend the standpipe or even replace it with a wider pipe. Things like socks or debris can leave the washer and get stuck in the standpipe.

Another thing that you should check every so often are your water hoses. Water hoses may leak or burst over time, so it’s a good preventative maintenance practice to make sure the hoses are in good working condition. Even a small blister on the hose may cause a rupture in the near future. If you need to replace the water hoses, then you should invest in getting stainless steel fill hoses (they do the job better).

Leveling is important as well. If your washing machine vibrates and almost walks around because of the vibration, then your washing machine isn’t leveled correctly. Make sure to tighten the lock nut against the body of the machine and/or keep the leg of the machine to the correct height. A vibrating washing machine can lead to more problems or multiple problems occurring at the same time.

Lastly, remember to always clean out the lint disposal of the dryer. Doing so will prevent dryer fires. This simple step can save your life, so why not take the extra seconds to clean the lint disposal and reinsert it into the dryer to keep it fresh. These tips will help you maintain your washer and dryer.

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