| Can't I just rent one of those Rug Doctor things and | | | | technician is fast, thorough and won't charge an |
| do it myself? | | | | extra penny for the T.L.C. |
| Absolutely! You're probably the kind of person who | | | | Is there an ideal time of year to clean my carpet? |
| can do anything once you put your mind to it. But | | | | Yep. Spring, summer, fall, and winter. Spring cleanings |
| face it; there are times when just tying your shoes | | | | reduce the dust and pollen in your carpet. This is a |
| requires too much effort. Do you really want to deal | | | | good thing. And if you have allergies, this is a great |
| with dragging that heavy thing through every room in | | | | thing. Summer-time heat can bring with it unpleasant |
| your house, risking damage to your carpet and | | | | odors caused by bacteria thriving on humidity. This will |
| furniture? After you buy the shampoo and rent the | | | | be eliminated by having your carpet professionally |
| machine, it won't save you that much money | | | | cleaned and disinfected. Fall is back-to-school time |
| anyway. Besides, a truck mounted system is much | | | | (we know you live for that). This makes for another |
| more powerful, the cleaning agents are superior and | | | | perfect cleaning opportunity. A clean house is yours |
| it should use a 240Ú soft-water rinse that | | | | again... at least until 3 o'clock or so. Come winter, |
| leaves absolutely no residue behind. ALL THAT'S | | | | you're 'holed up' inside for months, living with |
| LEFT BEHIND is soft, fresh really clean carpet. | | | | everything that gets tracks in on your carpet from |
| Dust mites, bacteria, germs, pollen in my carpet: | | | | soil-laden snow and salt. If you clean it off your car |
| Where did they come from and why aren't they | | | | regularly... your carpet would probably appreciate the |
| paying rent? | | | | same courtesy. |
| Here's the scoop: Your carpet absorbs EVERYTHING, | | | | ALSO: Any holiday is also a prime time for cleaning. |
| like dust, dead skin (ok, it's gross, but it IS your skin), | | | | Chances are that you'll probably have family over. |
| hair, food crumbs. PLUS anything else that's outside | | | | While listening to their considered opinions about your |
| eventually makes its way inside into your carpet. All | | | | marital status, career and friends is always soooo |
| of this stuff is like a party-mix in your carpet. And | | | | informative, at least you know they will definitely |
| guess who's coming to the party? Bacteria, mold, | | | | have nice things to say about your fabulously clean |
| dust mites, etc. | | | | carpet. |
| As long as you're providing the goodies, they're going | | | | How long does it take for my carpeting to dry? |
| to stay and they aren't exactly likeable guys. These | | | | It depends on the carpet pile, the time of year, the |
| micro-organisms can aggravate allergies, and in some | | | | level of humidity, and just how much soil is in your |
| cases, even cause illness. Simply walking across your | | | | carpet - the more soiled it is, the more water and |
| carpet sends millions of them into the air for you to | | | | cleaning solutions will be needed to clean it. Superior |
| inhale. Not very appealing and certainly not very good | | | | cleaning equipment gets out about 98% of the |
| for you. As for collecting the rent... you can hire an | | | | water, so it's not like you're going to hear any |
| attorney, but I doubt if it will help. | | | | squishy noises when you walk across the carpet. |
| How do I know when my carpet needs cleaning? | | | | What will happen if I walk on the carpeting before it's |
| If you can't remember what color it used to be, it | | | | completely dry? |
| may be time. Seriously though, ALL carpet | | | | Your feet will get wet. However, considerate cleaning |
| manufacturers recommend cleaning your carpet | | | | pros will provide you with the most fashionable of |
| every 6 to 18 months and they require you to clean | | | | accessories... designer plastic booties, just for that |
| it at least every 18 months - 24 months. If you have | | | | reason. However you'll have to draw the designer |
| kids, you may want to clean more often. | | | | 'swoosh' on them! |
| Although children are wondrous beings with a special | | | | What about the problems left behind by our pets? |
| gift of bringing joy into your life, they also bring with | | | | Just get rid of the dogs and cats and your problem |
| them something else - kid crud. Crud that can | | | | will be solved. Joking! I have six pets of our own! |
| damage the fibers and shorten your carpet's life. | | | | Certified carpet cleaners know how to remove all |
| Believe us, it's easier (and more socially acceptable) | | | | kinds of pet stains and odors. Stubborn stains are |
| to get rid of the crud. | | | | usually not a problem, especially when 240Ú |
| Just how long does it take for you to clean my | | | | hot water and premium cleaning agents are used. |
| carpet? | | | | So why should I choose an IICRC certified company |
| Typically a home can be cleaned in about 1 1/2 to 2 1 | | | | over the other carpet cleaning companies? |
| 2 hours, depending on how much carpet will be | | | | Aside from the fact that they SHOULD guarantee |
| cleaned. Then you must consider the time it takes to | | | | their work 100%... skilled, certified technicians |
| move furniture (should you need it to be). Plus, | | | | generally have a great deal of experience. So you |
| factor in the extra time it takes to work on stubborn | | | | know your home is in capable, experienced hands. |
| spots. | | | | They would treat your possessions as if they were |
| So, if your couch equals 'x'... and you divide that by | | | | their own. And the right company will have equipment |
| 'Pi'... then carry over the 5, which equals a 2+c 2 ..... | | | | that is AWESOME - up to 5 times more powerful |
| Seriously, a trained professional carpet cleaning | | | | than the common equipment of other cleaners. |