Carpet Cleaning QA

There is nothing quite like having dirty, dingy, pet smelling carpets in your home. No matter how much fragrance you spray the odor is still there. You get down on your hands and your knees to try to clean the spots but it only seems to make it worse. What can you do? You can give carpet cleaners a chance to get rid of those pesky smells and stains.

Carpet cleaners are live savers and can extend the life of your carpets. You have spent all that money on your carpets so now it is time to take care of them properly. You can find carpet cleaners in a wide variety of brands, strengths and prices so there is something out there for everyone. In this audio program we will discuss the different carpet cleaners and products that are currently on the market. Who knows? Maybe it will help you to decide on which carpet cleaner, carpet cleaning service or product to buy.

How do carpet cleaners work?

Carpet cleaning machines work by saturating the area of carpet to be cleaned by a hot, soapy mixture that contains cleaning solvents. You then run the carpet cleaner back over the area where it sucks up the dirty water and the debris found in the carpet. Most carpet cleaners have scrub brushes that help grind away at spots on your carpet. Very few are complicated to use and are generally quite sturdy. Some carpet cleaners come with spot attachments so that you can get hard to reach areas that the main vacuum may not be able to reach.

What types of carpet cleaning devices are there?

There are several different models of carpet cleaners on the market today. You can find heavy duty uprights or you can find little hand held cleaning machines. The size you choose should be based on how big an area you will be cleaning. You should also consider models that are specifically designed to treat pet stained carpets if you own indoor pets. Stains can reach deep down to the substructure of the floor beneath the carpet so it is important to find a carpet cleaner that can get those far reaching stains and remove them.

What types of carpet cleaning products are available?

There are some great products on the market for cleaning your carpets. Woolite makes an excellent carpet cleaning solution. You simply squirt some on, let it rest for a bit and then vacuum it up. You may have to use a scrub brush to loosen up a particularly tough stain. If you have pets you may want to buy a cleaning product specifically designed to lift pet stains and eliminate odors. Thanks to the Green Movement there are natural solutions you can use on your carpets to clean stains and remove odors. There are also homemade solutions you can use to remove stains and clean your carpets. Just take some hot water, add a bit of laundry detergent and some vinegar and you have a homemade solution that will rid your carpet of stains and odors.

When should I call in a carpet cleaning service?

There are times when you can get away with cleaning your carpets and other times when it is best to call in a professional carpet cleaning service. One of those cases would be if you had a major water leak and it saturated your carpets. Many people elect to hire a carpet cleaning service once or twice a year to restore their carpets to their original look. Professional carpet cleaners are far more powerful than home carpet cleaners and are able to get to the ground in dirt that is trapped in your carpet fibers.

How much will professional carpet cleaning services cost?

Professional carpet cleaning services charge per foot of carpet area. They also will tack on the cost of supplies and any specialty areas such as large staircases. When you hire the cleaning service you should also ask if they clean upholstery. That would be a perfect time to give your furniture a thorough cleaning. The price is also based on what condition the carpets are in. If there is mold or mildew present a specialty service will need to be called in to remove the mold and mildew.

My carpets were flooded. What type of carpet cleaning should I utilize?

This question is tricky. It depends on how long the water was left on the carpets. If it has began to smell then mildew is present and there may be mold spots left under the carpet. Mold and mildew can be extremely bad to your respiratory system. In this case you will need to call in a specialized carpet cleaning service that handles water damage and can remove any mold or mildew that they find. You can expect to pay more for these services than you would a traditional carpet cleaning service.

What is Chem-Dry carpet cleaning?

Chem-Dry carpet cleaning is a method that uses less water to clean your carpets. A traditional carpet cleaning machine will saturate the areas of carpet and then suck up the excess. Unfortunately this still leaves the carpets damp. The carpets must then dry over the course of a couple of days. With the Chem-Dry system there is no need to wait days for the carpets to dry. They are usually dry within 1-2 hours. The real secret behind the Chem-Dry system is the chemicals used to treat the carpets. The solution contains carbonate ingredients that dry much faster than the typical water/soap solutions.

What are spot treatments?

Spot treatments are when you treat just one small area for a stain versus cleaning the entire carpet. There are special machines that are made just for spot treating and you can even buy foam in cans that come with special scrub brushes attached to get rid of the stain. One great machine is the Little Bissell Green Machine. It is light enough to treat small areas of carpet or it can be used for hard to clean places such as stairs and special throw rugs.

How do I clean up pet stains?

Pet stains are a literal pain to deal with. Not only do you have to deal with the smell but you have to deal with the discoloration as well. The best treatment you can use on a pet stain is to buy specially formulated spot treatments that are designed to lift pet stains. Simply spray the cleaner on, scrub with a brush and then gently but firmly blot with a paper towel or rag until the area is dry. If your carpets are especially stained by pets you may want to consider hiring a professional carpet cleaning service to come in and do your entire carpets to rid yourself of the smell and stains.

Where can I go for carpet cleaning tips?

There are quite a few websites that you can visit for carpet cleaning tips. One is www.carpet-cleaning-tips.com. This website goes over what to do to maintain your carpet as well as advice for getting rid of mold and mildew. The website also offers tips on cleaning your upholstery as well. This is one website that you will definitely want to bookmark for all your carpet and upholstery cleaning needs.



  

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Today's Tip On Carpet Cleaning

If you have kids, pets, or just a lot of traffic going in and out of the house and going across the carpeting all the time, then it is a sure thing that even brand new carpets will start to look dingy and drab before you know it, if you don't have a good routine for carpet cleaning and maintenance. The good news is that there are some simple carpet cleaning strategies that will help restore the beauty and appeal of your rugs and carpets, from wall to wall carpeting, to area rugs such as Oriental carpets, Persian carpets, and other specialty carpeting.


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