Professional Carpet Cleaning
Whether you’re selling or buying a home, the appearance of the carpets are one of the first things noticed. If you are selling your home, having your carpets professionally cleaned is an easy, cost effective way to give your house a facelift before showing prospective buyers. Stains and worn traffic areas can disappoint potential buyers and new homeowners alike.
The following simple tips can help you choose the right cleaning service for you.
• Find out if you will have to move the furniture or if they’ll do it for you. Sometimes there is a fee to move the furniture.
• Make sure to ask if the company is insured and bonded. It is also a good idea to ask if the company uses employees or sub contractors. Ask if a uniformed employee in a lettered company truck will show up to clean your house. If a sub contractor breaks or steals something in your house you may have little recourse.
• Prices should include all of the basic steps in the process. Typically prices should include pre-spraying or pre-treating the carpet and basic spotting. Services like pet odor removal, wax removal or tough stains may be at additional cost. Keep in mind that choosing a carpet cleaner based on low price may not always be the best choice. Low price may get you to set the appointment, but once the cleaner gets into your home, they may pressure you into a much more expensive job.
• Make sure you choose a carpet cleaner who offers a money-back guarantee. If you aren’t pleased with the job in every way, or if they don’t re clean your carpets to your satisfaction, you shouldn’t have to pay for it. It is a good idea get the guarantee on the written quotation.
You always have the option to rent a machine and do it yourself, but it can be an arduous task and ineffective if done improperly. If you have heavily soiled carpets or stains, it is a good idea to locate a professional cleaning service to deep clean your carpets. A professional deep clean lengthens the life of your carpets, makes your home healthier, and keeps you from taking on a task that can be more involved than expected.
