Which is more important to you: a clean carpet – or a clean and healthy carpet? Each carpet cleaning method has advantages and disadvantages. Some methods will get out only the dirt. Other methods will get out dirt and grease. Still others will get out virtually everything. And, to be sure, some are more expensive than others.
If all you want is a cheap, rinse-the-dirt-off-the-top cleaning which you might find for around $13.95 per room – then I respectfully ask you to call another company. But if you want to protect your health – if you want to protect your investment in carpeting – if you want to protect your family from the countless bacteria, fungus, pollens and dust mites that reside in your carpet, then you’re invited to call me. Do you want to know the best Carpet cleaning System in San Diego?
The truck-mounted hot water unit with Rotovac extraction is the most effective cleaning system available today. Likewise, it’s one of the most expensive units on the market. But we bought this unit for a good reason: We all love San Diego and families want the good health benefits that come from having a fresh, clean carpet.
So if you want a thoroughly clean carpet – if you’re willing to invest in your family’s good health – you’re invited to call us. You’ll receive a free estimate, at no cost or obligation. And if you give us the go-ahead, you’re further protected with our . . .
Kleanrite cleaning systems 100% Guarantee!
At Kleanrite, we want you to be super-pleased! In fact, absolutely delighted with every job we do. So, every job we do comes with our iron clad, risk-free guarantee. What does this mean for you? Simply this: If you are not happy with our work, we will redo it for FREE! Plus, if a spot is going to reappear, it will show up in a few days. I’ll give you 30 days to call me and come back and fix it with no hassle and no charge! And, if you are still not satisfied, you can have your money back.
7 COSTLY MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT CARPET CLEANING
MISCONCEPTION #1: You should wait as long as possible before cleaning your carpet.
No. Dirt is an abrasive – like sandpaper. Every time you step on your carpet, you grind dirt into the carpet fibers. This cuts your carpet, just as if you had used a knife. This cutting causes your carpet to wear out faster. A dirty carpet will not last as long as a clean carpet. And while vacuuming helps – by it, it’s simply not enough. The longer you wait to have your carpet cleaned, the more damage you do to your carpet and the faster it wears out.
MISCONCEPTION #2: The only reason to clean carpet is to remove the dirt.
No. As you probably know, outdoor air contains pollens, fungus, bacteria, air pollution, cigarette smoke, car exhaust – and hundreds of other chemicals. When you come into your home, you carry those pollens, bacteria and chemicals in your hair and on your skin, clothing and shoes. Not surprisingly, all those chemicals and toxins wind up in your carpet.
If you have allergies, asthma, emphysema, or other breathing problems – one major source of your problem could be the pollens, fungus, smoke and chemicals in your carpet.
MISCONCEPTION #3: One method of carpet cleaning is as good as another.
No. The dry cleaning method – which are dry foam, dry chemicals, and dry compound – do not rinse your carpet in any way. Instead they leave a dirty residue. You might say they clean your carpet only halfway. The most effective cleaning method is hot water extraction.
Hot-water extraction means a hot water cleaning solution, under high pressure, is forced into your carpet and then extracted out of your carpet. Shaw Industries, the world’s largest carpet manufacturer, recommends hot-water extraction as the primary method of cleaning carpets, along with an IICRC approved firm.
Carpet cleaners use one of two types of hot-water extraction. If they use a large unit that operates from a van or truck outside your facility, it’s called truck-powered extraction. If they use a small unit that can be brought inside, it’s called portable extraction. Shaw’s first choice is the truck-powered unit – and it recommends the small, portable unit only in areas where the truck-powered unit won’t reach.
Some people believe that hot water damages your carpet, but this isn’t true. By washing and then rinsing your carpet with hot water, we clean your carpet completely – in the same way that the person who showers and then rinses off the dirt and soap will be much cleaner then the person who takes only a sponge bath.
MISCONCEPTION #4: Having the right equipment is all a company needs to clean your carpets properly.
Not true. Many companies own hot-water cleaners but very few companies teach their employees how to use them properly. This is why it’s important that you choose your carpet cleaner carefully. Who would you rather have working in your home, the owner of the company with over 20 years experience or an hourly employee that started last week? The best cleaning companies are those that have been certified by the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification, known as the IICRC. Before you choose a carpet cleaner, ask to see written proof of the company’s IICRC certification and also the certification of the technician who is going to do the job! If they don’t have them – don’t use them!
MISCONCEPTION #5: The company that offers the lowest price is the company you should hire.
No. we’ve seen so many problems arise from lowest-bid companies that we suggest you NEVER hire the company that quotes the cheapest price. The two most common problems are:
(1) The price may not be for the services you want performed. The company may be equipped to remove only the dirt from your carpet. But you may want bacteria, fungus, pollens, dust mites and tobacco residues removed as well.
(2) The price you see advertised might not be the price you pay. Many homeowners have learned that the low price they saw advertised lasted only until the carpet cleaner got into their home. Then they were pressured into paying a lot more for a variety of add-ons. (Some cleaners even break the law by using illegal bait and switch tactics.) Please click on the link on the left hand side if you’d like to watch a video on bait and switch.
MISCONCEPTION #6: Any honest carpet cleaning company can’t give you an exact price quote over the telephone.
I can give you an estimate of the price if you can count the total amount of rooms that you would like cleaned. So if you’d like me to tell you the exact cost of cleaning your carpet, I need to know the exact number of rooms that you want cleaned.
8 MISTAKES TO AVOID WHEN CHOOSING A
CARPET CLEANER
MISTAKE #1: Choosing a carpet cleaner based on equipment alone.
No question, your carpet cleaner needs first-rate equipment. But he/she also needs something else: employees who are skilled at operating that equipment. Many companies own hot-water extractors (steam cleaners), but very few companies teach their employees how to use them properly. The best way to know that the carpet cleaner’s employees have been properly trained is to make sure the cleaner has been certified by the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC). Before you choose a carpet cleaner, ask to see written proof of the company’s and the technician’s IICRC certification.
MISTAKE #2: Choosing a carpet cleaner based on low price.
Low price could be a problem in three ways:
(1) Low price can be the bait that attracts your phone call. But once the cleaner gets into your home, they pressure you into a much more expensive job.
(2) Low price can be for single-process cleaning. Rarely does the consumer know what this means, and when told, asks for dual-process cleaning instead, which costs much more. (3) Low price means the carpet cleaner has cheap equipment, which will not effectively clean your carpet.
MISTAKE #3: Choosing a carpet cleaner based on a short telephone call.
Instead, ask lots of questions. Then you’ll know exactly what the carpet cleaner recommends – and you won’t be the victim of high-pressure tactics
MISTAKE #4: Choosing a carpet cleaner who doesn’t offer a money-back guarantee.
In my view, every carpet cleaning company should be fully accountable for it’s work. And if you aren’t pleased with the job in every way, you shouldn’t have to pay for it. Period. Not all carpet cleaners offer a guarantee. Or, if they do, the guarantee may be “limited.” Ask the carpet cleaner if he/she offers a money-back guarantee.
MISTAKE #5: Choosing a carpet cleaner without getting comments from his/her other clients.
Any carpet cleaner can say anything about their past jobs. And, sadly, some of what is said may not be true. Make sure you ask for references or read comments from current customers so you can depend on the carpet cleaner and his/her work. Also read the on line reviews of companies at place like Yelp.com
MISTAKE #6: Choosing a carpet cleaner who isn’t certified by the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Certification (IICRC).
If you’re carpet cleaner isn’t a close friend, you may not know whether or not he/she has the knowledge or experience to clean your carpet well. If you want to be sure you’re hiring a competent professional, make sure they are IICRC certified. The carpet cleaner must earn that certification through study, experience and successful completion of formal, written examinations. In effect, cleaners who are certified by the IICRC have earned a college degree in carpet cleaning.
MISTAKE #7: Choosing a carpet cleaner who doesn’t use a truck-powered, hot-water extraction system.
Portable hot water systems are good, but they aren’t as good as truck-mount systems. Truck-powered systems are the ultimate of carpet cleaners. Compared with portable hot water systems, truck-powered systems use hotter water, higher pressure and stronger suction. So all the way around, you get a much better job. No two ways about it!
