Getting The Best Professional Carpet Cleaning

By James Carlson

If you are having your carpet cleaned you might not know how to prepare. After all, you only do it once every year or two so it is not something you are probably used to. If you have scheduled a carpet cleaning you should read this article for some tips on what to do before your carpet cleaner arrives.

When you have your carpet cleaned you want to make the job as easy as possible for the carpet cleaner. Yes, you want to get the most service for your money but you want the cleaner to be able to concentrate on doing their job which is cleaning the carpet. To help them out you should have any furniture that you want moved cleared off in advance of their arrival. Have tables completely cleared of everything including pictures, decorations, lamps, etc. Also move small items like toys, floor lamps, etc completely out of the room. If the cleaner is not doing furniture moving you should have any furniture that you plan on moving out of the way before they come to your home. This will allow them to get right to work when they arrive and they will appreciate it. They will usually show this appreciation by doing the best job they possibly can. Another thing you can do to get the most out of carpet cleaning is to pre-vacuum the carpet. Some cleaners do include that in their price but the more the carpet is vacuumed the better. If they are not vacuuming then you should definitely pre-vacuum. The more dry soil that is removed before the cleaning by vacuuming, the better the results will be. The last tip I will give you is to move as much extra furniture that you can. Most cleaners will not move things like book cases and beds. If you move them in advance of their arrival you will get more carpet cleaned for your money. Just do not try to move furniture while they are in your home. You will slow them down and they might charge you for it. Even if they do not charge you their job performance might suffer.

Hopefully these tips will be of use to you and will allow you to get the most out of your carpet cleaning. For more tips, ask your local carpet cleaner what you can do to make their job easier. They will be quick to tell you.

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Cleaning Tips For Your Carpet

By Mary Williams

If you are the one who is really worry about your carpet, here is some simple guide for treating stains and maintaining carpets and upholstery.

1. Always clean up spills quickly to avoid staining. Start by removing any solid debris. Clean the spill using clean, cold water and blotting with white paper towels or cloths. Never scrub or brush the spill as it will damage fibers and possibly set the stain. Only if this method does not work should you move on to harsher treatments.

2. Regular vacuuming and spot treatment will improve the quality and life span of your carpets and upholstery.

3. Since chemicals are hard on the fibers of carpets and upholstery, you should always start with the weakest solution before moving on. Start with clean water and move onto a mild solution of liquid soap (never use laundry detergent) or an oxygen based cleaner which usually works well on organic stains (food, animal, blood) before using chemical spot removers.

Carpet spot removal products are made with some of the most dangerous chemicals and should always be applied when wearing gloves and in an area with good ventilation.

4. Test the cleaning products for carpets or upholstery in a hidden spot to make certain it won't stain. Place a white paper towel or cloth on the tested area to check for color transfer. If the cleaner is safe apply a small amount of spot removal product to a clean, white cloth and work your way from the OUTSIDE of the stain inwards. Keep at it only using a stronger solution when you are no longer getting results with water or mild detergent.

Upholstery stains can also be treated with a 3% Hydrogen Peroxide solution that can be left on and dabbed. You do not need to rinse. Hydrogen Peroxide works equally well on vinyl furniture.
5. When the stain is removed rinse with clean water and blot the excess out. Replace towels when they are too wet to absorb anymore water. Be careful to avoid over wetting as it can also damage your carpet or cause mildew in your carpet or upholstered furniture.

Taking the time to treat spills before they're stains will go a long way in keeping your carpets and upholstery looking as good as new!

About the Author: Mary Williams maintains many rug websites, including Braided Rugs Guide, Carpet Rug ,and Discount Rug. Please visit her websites and read more interesting articles.

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I hope this was of help to you.