Recommendation #1: Make a commitment to yourself to get your carpets cleaned. The longer they remain dirty, the sooner they'll wear out. Plus the longer you have to breathe all the pollens, fungus, chemicals, and dust mite droppings that reside in your carpet.
Recommendation #2: List your objectives. Do you want only the
Common Carpet Cleaning Misconception #6
Any honest carpet cleaning company should be able to give you an exact price over the telephone
Honest, reputable, carpet cleaning companies usually price carpet cleaning by the square foot. So, if you'd like me to tell you the exact cost of cleaning your carpet, I need
Common Carpet Cleaning Misconception #5
The company that offers the lowest price is the company you should hire
Price is important, but never should be the only basis for deciding who to hire! Here are two important points to consider.
Point #1: The price you see offered may not be for the services you
Common Carpet Cleaning Misconception #4
Having the right equipment is all a company needs to clean your carpets properly
Not true. Many companies own hot-water extractors, but a large number of employees don't know how to use them. You probably know someone who bought the newest computer on the market – but
Common Carpet Cleaning Misconception #3
One method of carpet cleaning is as good as another
No, nein, nada. You can choose from two primary methods: Dry Cleaning or Hot Water Extraction.
First, I'll explain dry cleaning. Many people believe that dry cleaning your carpets is like dry cleaning your clothing. This is not true. All carpet cleaning
Common Carpet Cleaning Misconception #2
The only reason to clean carpets is to remove the soil and improve the appearance
Not true! As you probably know, outdoor air contains pollens, fungus, bacteria, air pollution, cigarette smoke, car exhaust – and hundreds of other harmful chemicals. When you and your family members come into
Common Carpet Cleaning Misconception #1
You should wait as long as possible before cleaning your carpet
Absolutely not! Dirt is an abrasive – like sandpaper. Every time you step on the carpet, you grind dirt into your carpet fibers. This cuts your carpet, just as if you had used a knife, causing it
As the owner of Artistic Associates Carpet & Fabricare Specialists from 1970-2006, I - Jim Sabalow - spent 36 years cleaning textiles right here in Sacramento. I have attended numerous schools, workshops, and seminars to stay abreast of changes in carpets and fabrics. I am certified by the IICRC (Institute of Inspection, Cleaning, and