Carpet Cleaning Cons to Look Out For In San Diego

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 In San Diego

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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Caring For Wooden Floors In San Diego

On March 5, 2012   /   Carpet Cleaning   /   Leave a comment
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Your wooden floors should be taken care of with as much thought as your carpets, even though it seems that it’s easier to maintain. Taking care of your floors will help you save time and energy in the long run, as well as keep some cash in your pocket.

On wooden floors, you should use several coats of oil-based paint to keep it protected. The choice of the paint is important; you should pick a paint that is made for outdoor use, the type you use on decks and porches. This will help your floors be resilient to random liquid spills and the traffic of everyday steps. It will also keep your floors looking better for a longer period of time.

Also remember to choose wisely on what to seal your wooden floors with. There are many types of sealers from varnish, shellac, lacquer to polyurethane. Polyurethane is the option out of the bunch that requires no further treatment. Keep in mind that the best way to clean wooden floors is to first vacuum the floor and then apply wood-floor cleaner with a dry wax applicator. Remember to keep in mind what type of wooden floor you have, in order to choose the best liquid cleaners to use. After leaving it for a few minutes, wipe away the leftovers. After the floor is dry, you can buff it with a floor polisher. Of course, if you don’t want to do this yourself, you can always hire professional cleaners.

If you have the money, try to purchase genuine wooden floors instead of the alternative laminated floors. Even if they hold a nice appearance, are very similar to timber, and might be easier to clean, they cannot be refinished. Down the road, the laminated floor will have to be replaced because it can’t be refinished.

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