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Are rug doctor carpet cleaning machines good for stains?
My carpet has several stains from oil/grease from an office chair that was on the carpet, there are about 50 little round black stains and am wondering if the rug doctor cleaningmachines would work to get these stains out of my carpet? because I'm not sure if these machines are just for general cleaning of carpets or if they get stains out?
Carpet Cleaner answers:
Call a pro, who has a wide variety of special spotters available, and also has the ability to rinse and extract the carpet fibers. Go to www.iicrc.org., to locate a pro near you.
Donald asks…
Are the carpet cleaning machines you can rent any good?
I have one big stain on my carpeting I need to get out but mostly I'd like to just freshen it up to get rid of any odors (I have two dogs) and keep it nice-looking. Are the machines you can rent at the grocery store easy to use and are the results worth the trouble? I don't have a ton of carpeting, just the living room, dining room and stairs.
I had it done professionally by Coit a year ago when we moved into the house. I thought it was way too expensive to do again though.
Carpet Cleaner answers:
If you have two dogs, I think its time to invest in your own machine. I have two Saint Bernard's and can not imagine not having my Hoover spin brush . I found owning I used it more, and did not have the hassle of going and getting it, returning it etc. My spin brush ( hoover ) does just as good a job as the Rug doctor , if not better. It will pay for itself very quickly. Plus you can use it on other floor types.
Robert asks…
What is the biggest reason that people rent carpet cleaning machines. Is it cost, convenience, time, etc?
Just curious why so many people try to clean their own carpets instead of hiring a professional carpet cleaner,
Carpet Cleaner answers:
Good question, it makes no sense to me. It's not time, as I know it takes twice as long with a portable hot water extractor a.k.a. "steam cleaner" to clean carpets as it takes me with my "Truck Mounted" steam cleaning system and a quarter of the drying time. Cost ? I doubt it, buy the time you drive to pick up a machine, rent it, buy those inferior cleaning solutions, de-foamers, stain removers etc... That really don't work that well for an outrages price per unit, then drive home, spend your day trying to clean and dry your over wet carpets, I could clean 3 bedrooms, Lr, Dr, hall and stairs in 11/2 to 2 hrs dry within 4 hrs for $80.00 with a real steam system. What could be more convenient than that? I think people just feel the will save money if they do it themselves, same for most home projects.
Mark asks…
What is the difference between carpet cleaning machines: steaming, shampooing, or other types?
Carpet Cleaner answers:
Steaming uses heated water and suction to extract dirt. It will use an agent that helps the dirt release from the fiber, but it is not a foaming soap.
Shampooing uses cold or hot water, a foaming soap, and a rotating brush. It may or may not suction the remaining water back out of the carpet.
Dry cleaning uses a dry chemical and vacuums it back up like a regular vacuum cleaner. No water involved. Some dry cleaning isn't actually dry, but uses a chemical like is used on clothing.
Steaming causes the least damage to your carpet, but dry cleaning is the most effective for over all cleaning. Shampooing is hard on the carpet and can leave it looking a little bit matted, but is good for cleaning small spots.
David asks…
where I can get spare parts of Rug Doctor carpet cleaning machines?
I was searching the spare parts of vibra vac carpetcleaning machine, manufactured by Rug Doctor and rinse n vac carpetcleaning machine
Carpet Cleaner answers:
Go to your local Lowes Home Improvement store and ask a manager where they call when they have problems with the Rug Doctor machines they rent to the public.
maids water broke, don't know where cleaning supplies are?
my maid, june was due in late may, but her water broke when she was cleaning today in my house. now, she lives in our house and when she comes home with the baby i want to clean her bed (her water broke when she was napping) but i don't know where the laundry detergent is or the washer and dryer, for that matter. i do no chores.shes the only one whod know. about 15 minutes ago her daughter therese was born. june's mom called me and asked if she could come by in an hour and get some of june's stuff. i said sure. but i don't want her to come and see me leaving the bed all gross. i don't want her to think im going to make june do it when she gets back. so would it be rude to call up june and ask where everything is, or should i wait until her mom gets here and have her help me?
Carpet Cleaner answers:
Everyone be nice to jana she had a bad day
Steven asks…
can a cleaning supply cause brain damage. If its dried on a napkin?
After a few days and i wipe my moutth and nose with it
Carpet Cleaner answers:
Possibly. It would depend on the chemical. See this link for a list of suspected carcinogens:
Check out this short film on toxic cleaning supplies:
http://www.aspenclean.com/index.php?page_id=53
The other consideration is the length of time you inhaled this. If it was "just a whiff", you're probably fine. But if you've been intentionally inhaling this, there may be trouble.
Your best bet-seek a qualified medical opinion.
Linda asks…
Is $100 a week sufficient pay for an on call assistant?
i am an on call assistant for a lawyer. i run errands such as picking up groceries, drycleaning, and office supplies. i am also responsible for answering and responding to emails. i even do little task around the house such as reorganizing rooms. and like i said before i am on call. whenever im needed i am there. i receive emails all through out the night. is $100 a week fair?
i am an on call assistant for a lawyer. i run errands such as picking up groceries, drycleaning, and office supplies. i am also responsible for answering and responding to emails. i even do little task around the house such as reorganizing rooms. and like i said before i am on call. whenever im needed i am there. i receive emails all through out the night. is $100 a week fair?
example of a week:
sun- drive to store 15 mins away drop off items
mon- drive to 4 stores and drop off items. redo xtra bedroom
tues- redo room for 6 hrs
wed- draft important letter
thurs- 2 stores, returns, check PO box
fri- back to room
sat- returns, 3 stores, send letters
and during all of this i am still sending emails, taking calls, updating calendar, etc..
and i am not being reimbursed for gas and i am driving my own vehicle
Carpet Cleaner answers:
Wow.. If you are working for $100 / week. You should give me a call. I would love to hire someone to answer the phones and answer basic questions at my Insurance agency for only $100 / week.
Biggest question is what is the cost of living in your area.
I guess the payment depends on how often you are called. I think that they should be paying you hourly. If you are 'on call' and being called for several hours throughout the day, they may be paying you under the legal state minimum wage.
Thomas asks…
What do you do if its an emergency and your boss asks you to open and close the bar??? Is it hard?
So theres emptying the spill rack, collecting cleaning drying and putting away the glassware, wiping down the counter, restocking the bottles of alchohol, restocking napkins, straws and supplies, maybe cutting up some garnishes if they cut them the night before and put them in refridgeration, thats all ???? Anything else to do?
Carpet Cleaner answers:
Yes...drink up!
John asks…
I've been parking my car under a pine tree on the sun.?
Now i have several spots of pine tree gum on my car, which melted and dried tightly on the surface of my car hood. I tried to wash it out with different cleaningsupplies, but it seems stronger than glass. I thought to scrape it away with something sharp, but I'm afraid to scretch car paint. What can I use to remove it safely?
Carpet Cleaner answers:
Rubbing alcohol works wonders, but it may damage the coat of paint on your car. On glass, it'll do the trick right away.
For paint, you can use a clay bar that you'll find at any automotive store (NAPA, Sears, etc.)
Don't park under a pine tree if you can help it. Good luck.
Does anyone know of a quality carpet cleaning company in fremont?
Price is important but I would prefer a high quality job than simply a cheap price. After watching the segment on channel 7 about Premier CarpetCleaning I decided just choosing the cheapest company over the phone can be extremely costly. Any recommendations?
Carpet Cleaner answers:
Coit Cleaners...not the cheapest due to their heavy advertising...watch your paper for coupons to help make up for that.
Http://coit.com/residential_services_carpet.html
Daniel asks…
Anyone know of a good carpet cleaning company in Charleston, SC?
I have quite a few pet stains and other nasty stuff that is going to be pretty tough to get up. I need a recommendation for a good carpetcleaningcompany in Charleston, SC. Thanks.
Carpet Cleaner answers:
You'd be better off getting a carpet cleaning machine IMO. Same money but you can use it again and again. For example see these here http://www.carpetcleaningllc.com/
Chris asks…
i live in seymour indiana and i want to know a good carpet cleaning company that really cleans the carpet?
I live in seymour indiana and i was wondering what a good carpetcleaningcompany would be i have like one red kool aid stain but most of it is like cat throw up cause when you try to get it out it just like spreads and it stained it... People that don't have perfect carpet know what i mean... I want something where people can walk in and actually tell a difference...Any places you have had experience with?
Carpet Cleaner answers:
Stanley Steamer is great and they are national.
Nancy asks…
Carpet cleaning company questions - steam clean or dry clean?
I'm calling in a company to have my carpets cleaned. One place I called said they use the dry cleaning method. ??? I'm not familiar with that. Has anybody used it? I worry that it's even safe because I have pets and a new baby! That (dry cleaning method) sounds like too many chemicals to me. Anybody know? We had an older dog that peed on the floor and got sick often so they really need to be cleaned good!
Carpet Cleaner answers:
Steam cleaning is recommended by 99% of Carpet Mills
Most steam cleaning professionals do not leave any residue in the carpet. (make sure they are using a fiber rinse to confirm they are residue free)
Most dry cleaning methods do leave significant soap residues in the carpet causing rapid re-soiling. (none of the detergents, soaps & surfactants are rinsed and removed from the carpet when dry cleaning method is used.)
Steam cleaning does not get the backing or padding wet. It also will not mold or mildew the carpet. (it takes at least 72 hours of wet for mold to even think about growing)
Hint: Look for a steam cleaning company that dries in less than 8 hours and they will have very effective cleaning equipment.
Truck-Mounted units always should be used. They are a ton more powerful than portable equipment and will remove more soil and dry faster.
PET ODOR: Both dry and steam cleaning WILL NOT remove pet odor. Urine have salts that will not break down from water or carpet cleaning agents alone.
A blacklight and an enzyme such as Urine Off should be used prior to cleaning. At least 3 days before. Read directions at: http://www.urineoff.com.
ALWAYS USE AN IICRC CERTIFIED FIRM. SHAW, THE WORLD'S LARGEST FLOORING COMPANY, NOW REQUIRES THE USE OF AN IICRC CERTIFIED FIRM FOR WARRANTY CARPET CLEANING REQUIREMENTS!
Bacteria: Steam cleaning does not release bacteria into the air. If bacteria is present, most truck-mounted units will kill any because most operated at well over 200 degrees.
-MATT
IICRC CERTIFIED IN CARPET CLEANING & WATER DAMAGE RESTORATION
ONE MORE THING: It is very inexpensive to start a business doing the dry cleaning method. Usually less than $1000. To start a carpet cleaning business that uses the correct equipment it is $5,000 to $25,000 for the truck-mount. Another 5,000 or so for all of the cleaning accessories. And whatever it costs to buy a van. 2,000 to 35,000
What do you think cleans better?
A $5,000 to $25,000 Machine or a $500-$1000 Machine???
Robert asks…
Can anyone recommend a carpet cleaning company that does a great job in permanently removing pet urine stains?
We recently had to give away our cats due to urnine problems. We would like to get the carpet professionaly cleaned to permanently remove the cat urine stains. If someone can recommend a company that can do this, it would be greatly appreciated!
Thank you!
Carpet Cleaner answers:
Service Master; I used to work for the Elk City OK.Franchise. Luck from Brian&Stimpy
What does self-contained and self-propelled mean in terms of carpet extractors?
Carpet Cleaner answers:
Self-contained means that the machine recycles the water and filters the dirt.
Self-propelled means that the wheels are driven by the engine and you do not have to push as hard.
Sandra asks…
What is the difference between carpet extractors and carpet cleaners? When should you use one over the other?
Carpet Cleaner answers:
I have 2 carpet cleaners, so to answer your question i would assume, one of mine flushes and sucks the water up and the other works on the notion that all debris has been lifted before use so just leaves a foam the slowly dissolves and takes marks and stains with it
Lizzie asks…
Heated vs Unheated carpet extractors?
I want to buy a carpet extractor to make a little side money, but I don't know whether to buy a heated or unheated machine. What is the difference? Which one will give me the best value for my money?
Carpet Cleaner answers:
Since you don't seem to know what your are doing, i suggest trying something else. If you do a bad job you won't have very many clients..
John asks…
Where can i buy Truckmount Carpet Extractors in Arizona?
Carpet Cleaner answers:
This link has a list of manufacturers and distributors of truck mount carpet cleaning machines and equipment
Does Stanley Steemer really get your carpet cleaner than other carpet extractors?
I used Stanley Steemer to clean our carpet right before Christmas and than had to get a rental and do it again after our dog had an accident last week. I've noticed that their service was nothing more than hype. Their equipment wasn't able to pick-up the dog hairs off the carpet and our carpet didn't look any cleaner or brighter.
I rented a commercial carpet extractor on base and done it myself the second time using hot water from the tub which was hot to the touch. It looked like the rental picked up more dog hair than Stanley Steemer and the carpet even looked brighter. The water looked really dirty as if I paid Stanley Steemer for nothing when they came by a month earlier to clean our carpet. Maybe their service isn't great in our area, but even if they were up to par will truck mounted units clean your carpet any better than comercial portable extractors as long as you do it at least once a year?
Carpet Cleaner answers:
The short answer is yes...the long answer is no. Most national carpet cleaners will get your carpet relatively clean, but unless they have a truck mounted extraction system, their equipment is no better than what you can rent.
If you have pet stains/odors...use a pro. If you use the wrong treatments on the carpet, it will set the stain, and possibly damage the underflooring.
Quiz your carpet cleaner....do they have a truck mounted system? Are they IICRC certified? What equipment do they use? Will the carpet be wet when they leave? Do they bring in fans? If you hear a bunch of no's...look elsewhere.
Several techniques may be incorporated to clean the carpet in Raleigh. Hot carpet water extraction Raleigh is 1 of the best methods to clean the carpet. This approach includes pulverization of dirt trapped in fibers beneath the carpet, carpet stain of any type is dissolved, deep cleaning to the backing of the carpet, removes chemicals, dust mites, allergens and gives the carpet a new appearance. These kinds of results can't be obtained by other carpet cleaning Raleigh processes.
The use of dry cleaners doesn't benefit in cleaning the carpet as it does not penetrate deep into the carpet to remove trapped dust. Following dry cleaning method stains tend to come back to the surface simply because the dry cleaning method draws up the stains embedded within the carpet fibers and is unable to offer deep cleaning.
Lots of indulge into dry cleaning method when the professional has left the job. The chemicals, allergens and dust mites reside in the depths of the carpet. Other than the carpet water extraction Raleigh method no other procedure supplies deep cleaning to get rid of these unhealthy particles.
In the event you have a home hold vacuum then it is uncomplicated for dry cleaning and also you want not strategy a professional. But the most effective way would be to use high pressure water extraction. Following the carpet cleaning Raleigh it's also recommended to use upholstery and Durpont Teflon protector. With this the carpet life might be extended by restoring the protective properties. The traffic patterns will also be prevented. This may be the easiest method to sustain and care your carpet and all of your pals and family members will probably be happy.
You should not go for a less costly or less efficient carpet cleaning Raleigh techniques. A straightforward powder with which the stains may be removed isn't acceptable and also it really is challenging to think that equipment bought from a grocery store functions with par of vacuum.
Several carpet cleaning options have been provided by Raleigh and many families here own operated service producing use of carpet water extraction Raleigh techniques and truck mounted strategies. There are also distinct organizations which support you in carpet cleaning. The best recognized will be the IICRC and this stands for Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification. This is a non profit organization and helps in upholding the standards of carpet cleaning industries and ethics. It organizes distinctive classes and offers distinct levels of certification.
Like painters and decorators, carpet cleaning services are not the sort of company we use all that frequently, so when the time comes to find one, it can be fairly difficult to know exactly what to look for.
Just like any other area of home improvement, it’s fairly normal to want to spend as little as possible on carpet cleaning services. But don’t make the mistake of thinking that cheap and good value are the same thing. There are several different carpet cleaning technique with different costs and levels of efficacy. It’s better to pay more for a company that will properly steam clean your carpets than one which will simply shampoo them making them only temporarily brighter. Any good carpet cleaning services should be happy to explain to you the technique they use and the prices associated so that you can make a decision about the best solution for you.
All carpet cleaning services should be considerate of their clients’ needs. This is not only in relation to their carpets but also in relation to flexibility. Lacking the flexibility to visit homes outside of standard business hours, at evenings or weekends, loses many carpet cleaning services a lot of business.
Openness and honesty are important in any successful business. Companies which cannot give clear answers relating to costs, techniques and the amount of time that a cleaning treatment should take are unlikely to be trustworthy.
Also in relation to honesty and integrity are quotes. Usually, carpet cleaning services will visit your home or office and give you a quote without obliging you to use that company. You should take more than one quote so that you are able to compare like for like services and get the best value for your money.
Lastly, don’t forget there are other ways that carpet cleaning companies can help. The majority will offer additional services such as curtain or upholstery cleaning. Getting one single company to carry out all of this work at once will be much cheaper for you.
If you’re hunting for carpet cleaning companies for your home, there are various different ways to find the perfect solution for you. In most cases, homeowners looking for a carpet cleaning service will look online because this is the most viable resource for discovering the calibre of cleaner that will make your carpets, furniture and curtains look as good as new.
As with all things, the capabilities of carpet cleaning companies will vary from company to company and it is your responsibility to make sure you are satisfied with the skills and expertise of the carpet cleaning service team you choose. If you have a large amount of carpet cleaning to be carried out, it is wise to ensure that the carpet cleaning team that you choose has the sort of equipment and skills to deal with the magnitude of cleaning task in hand.
The fact that leading carpet cleaning companies are highly efficient at dealing with even the most problematic of stains and blemishes means that their skills are highly sought after in both a residential and commercial capacity. Carpet and upholstery cleaners are a resource that most homeowners will utilise a few times each year when their carpets and furniture is looking a little the worse for wear and requires freshening up with a professional clean.
The majority of carpet cleaning companies won’t just offer to clean the carpets of their customers as most will have the necessary expertise to also clean other aspects of a property such as the curtains and the upholstery find on furniture. Cleaning a room thoroughly from top to bottom, including carpets, curtains, sofas and chairs really will bring it back to life, so it is imperative to find a good quality carpet cleaning service provider.
How much did you spend when you compensated for your carpets? It’s likely it was a great offer of cash, simply because carpet is fairly costly these days. Where it utilized to be offered by the square yard, it's now purchased by the square foot, merely simply because the purchase cost appears smaller that way. Provided that the carpets in your home would price a lot of money to eliminate and substitute, it only makes great sense to try and conserve the ones you have so lengthy as you can keep them searching great. Performing this consists of hiring expert carpet cleaners at least once yearly to deep clear your rugs in a way you can't.
Expert cleansing businesses have carpet cleansing machines and techniques that you don't possess. In the occasion you hire the right business, they will end up sending highly-educated cleaners to your residence. These people will have the knowledge to know ways to get out pet stains, extract concealed dirt, leaving your carpets searching close to brand new. It is great practice to use somebody, if you're in a position to locate them, who provides you with a totally free check of their function prior to obtaining your carpets cleaned. In addition, you would like somebody who can arrive at a time that is handy for you and never make you sit and wait all day for them to arrive.
Companies that are started out through franchises tend to be a appropriate choice, simply because you can read about their particular solutions on the internet, and family members and friends may currently have some dealings with them. Numerous franchising businesses have unique coaching applications for their workers and also sell them their particular tools and cleansing supplies in order that they will all be in a position to carry out a comparable job for their customers. Using a nicely-known cleansing service this kind of as this, you may curently have some concept of what you should expect. Definitely, they would not have been in a position to be in business for so many many years if they weren't supplying top-notch carpet cleansing service.
Between having expert carpet cleaners show up to carry out the deep cleansing, it is essential that you should vacuum your personal rugs at least once a week. Whenever dirt and debris works it's way down decrease in your carpet fibers, it can cause irreparable harm and critically decrease the life of the carpets. Thus, it's just as important to do whatever you can to keep them thoroughly clear in between expert cleanings.
If you appear at all of the homes in your town or city and think about how numerous carpets there are in all these homes, you will get an idea of why there are so numerous carpet cleaning companies. Although there are a great deal of people who either personal their personal carpet cleaning machines or rent them from a store, there are still a great deal left that prefer not to do the function on their personal. After all, it is a hard job, particularly if you want to do a fantastic job. Moving furniture is heavy function, and little devices just are not able to deep clean carpets like ethe big, steam-cleaning trucks are able to do. Your carpets are a big investment, and they will last a entire great deal longer if they're stored clean.
So how do you choose the right company that is going to achieve the best job for you? Word of mouth is definitely a good way to find the information you need, simply because the people you know will be much more than willing to share their experiences, good and bad, with you. An additional way to choose is to give 1 of the companies in the telephone directory a call and see how they reply to your request. Are they keen to give you a definite quote in advance? Do they make use of skilled personnel? Will they give you an appointment time or do they expect you to sit there all day lengthy waiting about for them to get there at their personal convenience?
A couple of companies will in fact provide to arrive into your home and clean a little room which you choose so that you can determine if you like the type of job they do. They do this in order that their clients will really feel like they are in manage of the situation. After seeing the check spot, every and each and every customer has the right to tell the company they like what they see and ask them to clean the remainder of their carpets, or else to say they aren't satisfied with the function and that they would like them to depart. Of course, as you would probably expect, a carpet cleaning company can provide these kinds of exams are going to be the ones who know they are performing a fantastic job.
