Sunday, November 9, 2008

Carpet Cleaning - Questions And Answers

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 talk about the various carpet cleaners as well as the products that are on the market currently. 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.

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.

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.

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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