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Your Questions About Professional Carpet Cleaning Services

Paul asks…

Apartment manager requires carpet cleaning receipt upon move out?

I just gave my apartment manager my 60 day vacate notice. I signed the vacate form but she also wants me to sign a form saying that I will provide a receipt from a professional carpet cleaning service for having the carpets cleaned. I told her I would not sign it because I had my own steam cleaner and would clean the carpets myself. She just called to tell me again that I need to sign and return that form. Is this necessary? I looked through the lease and it did not mention the need for showing a professional cleaning service receipt. I feel that if this was expected I should have signed the form with the lease agreement.

Carpet Cleaner answers:

You don’t have to show it.

However, do not be surprised if she has the carpets professionally done after you leave and deducts the bill from the deposit.

Charles asks…

How do you keep your carpet fluffy after carpet shampooing?

I just moved into my house almost a year ago and my carpet is still brand new,but still needed to be cleaned. After shampooing my carpet was flat and no longer fluffy…how do I fix this please?

By the way I’ve used professional carpet cleaning service in the past and the same thing happened a long time ago. Thanks in advance.

Carpet Cleaner answers:

If you have residual soap left in the carpet, the fibers will look and feel stiff and flat. The best way to fix this is to steam clean it again with no soap (just water) in the machine to pull up the residual soap.

Another potential cause is if you live in an area with hard water, the minerals may get transferred from the water to the carpet. If this is the case, then you need to use filtered water in the machine.

Daniel asks…

Removing make up for a carpet?

Does anyone know how to get bronzer/blusher off a carpet (the caroet is beige) the stain was beginning to fade but we used a carpet cleaner and that seems to have set the stain and made it go darker. Has anyone got any idea how I can get rid of it without using a professional carpet cleaning service?

Carpet Cleaner answers:

I would use some liquid makeup remover!
Try that…

Mark asks…

I have spilled carbon from a match on my carpet and made it worse!?

I tried to clean if with some spot carpet cleaner and inadvertently created a bigger staining problem than I started with. I’m gutted as the carpet is only 6 months old, will I have to spend money on a professional carpet cleaning service or is there anything I can do to clean the grey horrible smudge? Heeeelp!

Carpet Cleaner answers:

I am surprised the spot cleaner never worked. To remove carbon black you need to use an acidic cleaner. I would try a lemon based dish-washing detergent and white vinegar. Start with the latter followed by the lemon to remove the vinegar smell.

Maria asks…

how do you get set in coke stain out of a carpet ?

I spilled an ashtray and a coke on my carpet, it is now set in. A professional carpet cleaner service could not remove the stain, does anyone have a home remedy ? It looks awful.

Carpet Cleaner answers:

SHAM WOW!!!
Just kidding :)

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Your questions about rug pads

Mary asks…

What backing on an area rug is safe on new hardwood floors? What types of rug pads are not?

Carpet Cleaner answers:

I would only use something with a real cloth back. The synthetic pads (foam, et.) can cause the floor to sweat and can actually leave an imprint of the pad. I would ask the rug dealer what he would guarantee not to harm the wood floor if your rug does not have a cloth back.

Sharon asks…

Does a rug pad have to have the exact dimensions as the rug?

I’m thinking about buying a 9’2″ x 12′ 11″ rug, but there are no rug pads with these dimensions. The closest pad size would be 8 x 10. Is it okay that the rug pad doesn’t fit exactly with the rug or do I need to get a custom rug pad?
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Carpet Cleaner answers:

Hi, To determine your rug padding size that you will need, measure your rug length also width and be sure not to include fringes if it has any. Deduct 2 inches from the length and the width and that is the size of pad you require. Your rug will be two inches longer than the pad allowing the edge to fold-over naturally so the pad is not visible. I don’t think you have to have a custom one as I’ve seen then in size 9′x12′ which would be a better fit for your rug. Hope this helps.
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Sandy asks…

How can you remove Rug Pad stains from the carpet?

I purchased one of those rug pads that stick to to the carpet to help the rug form moving around. I recently moved the furtinuture around and had to move the rug pad. Now there is a mark where the rug pad originally sat. It’s also a little sticky. What can i do?

Carpet Cleaner answers:

It is always better to use non chemical products to clean your carpets, as this can lower the risk of damaging the colors. Always remove stains on a carpet, as soon as they come up. Blot up the stain to the best of your ability, but don’t scrub. Scrubbing can harden the stain and rip apart the fibers and alter the look of the nap. Simply press a clean terry cloth against the stain to let the stain stand up from the carpet. Next, keep on blotting the stain with another clean cloth, dipped in a mild detergent like a hand dishwashing detergent, toned down with water. If the stain does not fade away, use a chemical carpet cleaner, but before that, use it on a hidden part of the carpet to prevent it from bleaching the carpet or altering the colors in any way. But if this method fails, call a professional carpet cleaner, who will use stronger chemicals to erase the stain. http://www.freewebs.com/getanswer/howtocleancarpets.html

Joseph asks…

If rug pads are made of jute, do jute rugs need a pad?

I am shopping for a jute rug, and had begun researching pads. I see that latex-sprayed rubber pads can damage hardwood, and that 40 oz jute pads are considered better. My question is, if the rug I am buying is actually made of jute, does it need a pad at all? Some say “pad recommended,” but all the expert sites about pads just say to buy a jute one, which would be the same as the carpet, no?

Carpet Cleaner answers:

You shouldn t use a pad in the padding you use for carpet. But you should use a special matt thats very thin. These mats are made to use over hardwood. They allow the wood to breathe and not let the jute scratch the wood. They also help keep a rug in place and not “walk” all over when stepped on.. They come 3 ways, for hard wood , for over carpet and over hard surfaces. If you get the wrong type they can very well discolor hard wood.
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Charles asks…

How do you install padding under a rug or carpet?

My grandmother just purchased a new rug to replace her old carpet. It moves very easily so it was recommended that she buy rug padding and attach it to the floor under the rug. She’s worried that it will need to be stapled to the floor and in the event that the rug needs to be lifted/moved in a hurry she wont be able to move the padding, and it could get damaged.

So my question, more specificially: Is there another way to apply the padding under the rug without permanently securing it (ie: staples)? Or is there a special rug padding that doesn’t need to be stapled? And in your opinion, will this alternative way make the rug just as immovable?

Thanks!
Thanks for all your great ideas! Where can I find the aerosol glue, or the mats?

Carpet Cleaner answers:

Yes, there is a material that looks like a thick sticky net in one case that is designed to hold rugs in place. You simply cut it to size, lay it down, lay the rug on top, walk on it a bit and it is stuck. That which I have seen comes off the floor with a sound a bit like Saran Wrap being peeled apart. No mess. Be sure to clean the floor while exposed as dust will reduce stickiness, but grandmother probably knows that part.
Technically, it is not called padding, which is thicker and serves other purposes.

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Your questions about best carpet cleaning machines

Michael asks…

Best carpet cleaning machines?

I have white carpet, and it got stained up kinda, can anyone recommend me to a brand and model of a carpet cleaning machines? Will they whiten my carpet again?

Carpet Cleaner answers:

When it comes to the best carpet cleaner at an affordable budget and for your home, start your selection with McCulloch MC-1275.

Priced at a little over than a hundred dollars, this is a very powerful carpet cleaning equipment.

As a matter of fact, it has garnered too many positive reviews from home owners, who have seen for themselves how dedicated the machine is in making sure that your carpet is free of not only dirt and dust but also odor and even bacteria.

First of all, McCulloch MC-1275 is lightweight and compact, which makes it truly handy to be carried around everywhere. Its 50-ounce tank can produce steam for at least an hour.

It also works best for grout that could be found in the walls of your bathroom or in shower doors. Moreover, McCulloch is environment and health friendly.

Keep in mind that the best carpet cleaners, such as McCulloch, shouldn’t use any type of chemical that can leave toxic residues in your carpet. This kind of carpet cleaning machine just depends on water, which you can just get even from your own faucet.

Another pride of McCulloch is the accessories that go along with it. For example, you can select among the different kinds of nylon, funnel, and even terry cover, which is needed for your floor brush.

You can steam the water up to 250 degrees Fahrenheit, permitting McCulloch MC-1275 kill off growing bacteria sand viruses in your carpet.

There are, however, a number of downsides. First of all, McCulloch MC-1275 cannot remove mildew. The attachments are also not as durable as you expect them to be.

Hope this helps.

Mandy asks…

What is the best Carpet Cleaning machine to set up a business with?

I am starting a carpet cleaning business and am stuck with regards to which machine to buy, they all seem to be about as good as each other!!! Can anybody give me some hands on feedback and advise as to the best one available in the UK??

Also if you have any honest feedback about the carpet cleaning industry that would be great too?

Thank you.
When I say carpet cleaning, I mean extraction cleaning – Ashbys, Prochem, Altec etc thanks.

Carpet Cleaner answers:

I used to do this about 10 years ago. I started out with a Spirit 1 which is a fairly small but powerful (and noisy) machine. Back then it cost me £600 and came with some basic attachments. If you needed an attachment for doing staris and so on these were readily available (about £50 per attachment).
I got most of my work from leaflet drops (about 2% hit ratio) and ads in shop windows and a big sticker on the car. I did get a lot of recommendations which was nice.
It IS hard work – on your hands and knees scrubbing away (the machine only does so much). The money can be good though if you have enough work.

Lisa asks…

What is the best carpet cleaning machine?

What is the best in home carpet cleaning machine? I like the idea of purchasing my own machine to clean as often as I like, but would like more feedback about brands or models I should stay away from.
Thanks.

Carpet Cleaner answers:

Kirby’s are great but can be expensive. You can however browse your local pawn shop or newspaper for one at a reasonable price. I would not recommend a Rainbow even though they clean well, the water container fills up with dirty water and makes it heavier and awkward to manuever. (Reference on Rainbow-My Aunt)

William asks…

Which is the best carpet cleaning machine?

I have white berber carpet and 3 kids! I want to buy a carpet cleaning machine like Hoover or Bissel. Which one is the best?
Please be specific, as there are many makes and models.
Let me be a little more specific–I mean a steam-type cleaning machine!!!! Sorry

Carpet Cleaner answers:

Steam methods (which are misnamed because they don’t use steam) are for surface cleaning. The hot water detergent solution forces dirt down leaving only the surface clean with soil removal about 16% dry time about 2 days. Dry foam (shampoo, rotary brush) up to 46% removal and dry time about 2 days. Both leave high residue and resoil in about 3 months. Circular Dry Foam and finish vac 92% soil removal 3 hours dry time no resoil for 12 months. (Kirby uses circular dry-foam method).

Donald asks…

What is the best carpet cleaning machine to buy if you have dogs?

I’m going to buy something off ebay if I can find it at a reasonable price. I would like something that the professionals use that get everything out of the carpet!

Carpet Cleaner answers:

any carpet machine that you can buy at walmart or target is going to leave a lot of residual soap in your carpet. soap in the carpet makes dirt stick more and the carpet looks way dirty. a rug doctor sucks, too, for the same reason. the only thing that these machines are good for is to clean up small messes in between professional carpet cleanings. i would recommend having your carpet cleaned at least twice a year, more if your dogs are really messy (like mine!).

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Can You DIY, or Do You Need a Professional Carpet Cleaning Service?

Regardless of how nicely you care for your carpets or how often you clear them, vacuuming alone is not sufficient. Even the most hardwearing carpets will begin to appear tired as soon as dirt, grime and dust mites have had time to gather. It’s time to believe about either cleansing the carpets yourself, or enlisting the assist of a professional carpet cleansing service.

People use carpet cleansing services for different factors. Frequently, landlords need their carpets to be deeply cleaned in between tenants. The dirty, tired carpet will be the initial factor prospective tenants will notice on viewing the house and it will most likely place them off. Even homeowners use carpet cleansing services, or do it themselves, in order to remove dust and allergens and to improve the existence of their carpets.

People who opt to do it themselves rather than entrusting the task to a professional carpet cleansing service supplier generally employ suitable equipment such as a steam cleaner. This would undoubtedly be less expensive than paying for professional services. Bear in mind that it’s not all about money, although. Any money saved will come at the price of the time invested performing the cleansing yourself, so if you have much better things to be performing with your time this may not be the option for you.

This money saving option could also be expensive. If you were to make a mistake and harm your carpet, resulting in it needing to be replaced then there would be no price financial savings at all. Any carpet cleansing service has numerous cleansing techniques available to them and will always use the 1 that best fits your carpet type. This minimizes the threat of harm to the carpet.

The price of hiring a carpet cleansing service rather than simply performing it yourself does worry some individuals, but it’s certainly really worth the extra spend. Their services are quick, save you time, and you can believe in that there will not be any harm.

With Steam Cleaners So Easily Accessible, Exactly What Are The Advantages of Professional Carpet Cleaners?

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.

With Steam Cleaners So Readily Available, Exactly What Are The Benefits Of Professional Carpet Cleaners?

What quantity did you spend when you purchased your carpets? Probabilities are it was a great deal of cash, mainly because carpet can be fairly costly these days. Where it utilized to be purchased by the square lawn, it is now purchased by the square foot, merely because the purchase cost seems more compact that way. Given that the carpets in your house would be extremely costly to replace, it only makes great sense to attempt to protect the ones you have for as lengthy as you can keep them searching great. Performing so involves utilizing expert carpet cleaners at least once per year to deep clear your carpets in a way you can’t.

Professional cleaning companies have carpet cleaning machines and methods that you do not possess. In the event you hire the correct business, they ought to finish up sending extremely-educated cleaners to your home. These individuals are heading to have the capability to know methods to remove pet stains, draw out hidden dirt, and depart your carpets searching almost brand new. It’s great practice to hire somebody, if you can locate them, who will give you a totally free test of their function prior to obtaining your carpets cleaned. In addition, you want someone who can come at a time that is handy for you and by no means make you sit and wait all day for them to arrive.

Companies that are started via franchises are frequently a great option, merely because you can study about their services on-line, and relatives and pals might currently have some dealings with them. Numerous franchising companies have unique coaching applications for their operators and even promote them their particular gadgets and cleaning supplies so that they will all be in a place to perform a comparable task for their customers. Utilizing a well-recognized cleaning service like this, you might have some concept of what to anticipate. Obviously, they would not have been in a position to stay in company for numerous many years if they had been not providing top-notch carpet cleaning.

Between having expert carpet cleaners display up to perform the deep cleaning, it’s important for you to vacuum your rugs at least once weekly. When dirt and debris functions it’s way down lower in your carpet fibers, it can do irreparable harm and significantly shorten the existence of your carpets. Therefore, it is just as important to do what you can to keep them thoroughly clear in in between expert cleanings.

Professional Carpet Cleaning Services: The Many Advantages of Going Pro

Professional carpet cleansing is 1 of the most visible option in regards to getting your carpets and rugs really fresh and clean. Though a quantity of people are happy to clean smaller marks and regular dirt by themselves, sometimes it definitely does spend to go with a pro carpet cleansing service. Right here is why:

Save Time

Time is a treasured investment these times, and if there is 1 factor that can be a really lengthy technique it’s cleansing your rugs. Also the most fundamental spills can need several hours to tidy up, and if you have a lot of stains on the carpet then washing them all can eat a big chunk of your day.
Selecting a certified carpet cleansing provider to do the function for you frees your time up to devote in numerous methods. Not only this, but a expert will probably be able to accomplish the job significantly quicker than you can.

Greater Last outcomes

Even if you think about your self something of a carpet cleansing specialist, the reality is that the professionals quite frequently know the easiest way to get the greatest outcomes when cleansing your carpets and rugs. If you need your carpet to finish up appearing the exact same as it did on the day you purchased it you might be much better off with a specialized carpet cleansing agency.

Specialized Understanding

With out the assist of a expert carpet cleansing service you might discover that a quantity of spots and marks carry on to defeat you. Experts know the ideas and techniques for obtaining rid of even the most challenging spills, and even the greatest approaches for various materials and fibres.
These people are totally aware whether to apply steam cleansing or dry cleansing, and also which cleansing options are the greatest option and will lead to the most desirable lasting outcomes. In the occasion you don’t want to make any kind of issues and want to profit from this expert know-how, it pays to choose a certified carpet cleansing business.
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Prevent Disasters

Fairly frequently Do it your self cleansing can lead to accidents, even in the most careful of fingers. Whether placing on the incorrect cleansing agent to your carpet, using a carpet cleansing machine incorrectly or failing to dry the carpet effectively and permitting mould to form, carpet cleansing can be a tough market. To make sure that your carpeting is in safe fingers, itís usually much more beneficial to go with the professionals. 
More Economical in the lengthy term
Even though the cost of expert carpet cleansing is 1 of several main factors that people choose to clean their carpets by themselves, it can sometimes function out cheaper in the lengthy run to choose specialized cleansing.
Obtaining an skilled carpet cleansing service implies you will not have to invest a great deal on costly cleansing equipment or options, and you can quite frequently get discounts for regular cleansing. On leading of that, you will usually have to clean your carpets much more frequently whenever you complete it on your personal, and the value of all the cleansing ingredients can add up.
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Consider a Professional Carpet Cleansing Solutions

Donít dismiss employing a expert carpet cleansing provider, as you can receive excellent outcomes without the need to spend a great deal of money. In the occasion that you do it alone you could lastly finish up investing much much more if issues go wrong, thus constantly take into consideration expert carpet cleansing initial.
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Why “Professional” Carpet Cleaning?

Carpets Require “Professional” Cleansing

Carpeting is a significant monetary investment that requires normal care and attention to both retain its beauty and insure its sturdiness and long life. To clearly understand why carpeting needs “professional” cleaning, you have to be familiar with how carpet is constructed and why it wears out .

How Carpet Is Produced

Carpet is made of a woven polypropylene backing, through which fibers are connected by looping. Just about all carpet fiber is synthetic material like nylon, polypropylene or polyester. These synthetic fibers are best suited for carpeting due to their sturdiness , fade and stain resistant characteristics.

Why Carpet Wears Out

Carpets get dirty through use.A carpet requirements to be cleaned when it looks dirty .But some colors handle dirt better than other people, so just because a carpet doesn’t appear stained , doesn’t mean that it doesn’t need cleaning . The worst enemy of any carpet is the small grain of sand or rock particle that works its way down to the base of the carpet fiber. Continued traffic adds much more of these hard and sharp edged particles that rub against the carpet fiber every time it is walked on, eventually cutting the carpet fiber.

Periodic cleaning by a “professional carpet cleaner” is needed to not just make the carpet appear great again , but also to get the most out of its sturdiness and improve its life.

At the very least, carpet requirements to be vacuumed frequently , using a vaccuum cleaner that has a “beater bar” to spread the carpet loops, loosen the grit and great suction to remove as significantly of the dirt and debris as possible that will get lodged deep down within, at the base of the carpet fiber.

Do It Your self Carpet Cleansing May Save a Few Bucks Now

Do It Yourselfers might go beyond vaccuuming and purchase a “carpet shampooer and extractor” or we coulod easily lease 1 for a day from a nearby hardware retailer. We expend several hours shifting furniture and shampooing carpets, saving a couple of bucks and believing we are helping our carpets maintain their beauty and durability .

But the reality is you require a professional carpet cleaningbusiness with the solvents, equipment and experience to not just get your carpet “looking clean,” but to guarantee the grit that likes to lodge by itself deep down inside your carpet at the backing, will get removed and thrown away .

Expert Carpet Cleansing is about the Equipment

The greatest difference in between the rented carpet cleaning machine you get ata hardware retailer and the equipment utilized by professional carpet cleaning businesses is the truck mounted extractors providing the necessary H.P. to generate the type of PSI extraction to insure every bit of dirt, debris, moisture and chemical is taken from your carpet. Extractors rented at the nearby hardware retailer or purchased at a division retailer generally generate less than 1 tenth the extraction PSI that a professional truck mounted unit is capable of producing . With out this type of effective suction and extraction you are not getting out dirt and solvents in your carpet that will abbreviate its life and reduce its beauty long prior to its time.

Do it yourself carpet cleaning might save a couple of bucks these days, but eventually it will catch up with you .

Make certain that your valuable carpets get the best care they can probably obtain! Have them professionally cleaned!

Carpet Cleaning Equipment Your Cleaner Should Have

The initial step in knowledge how and why carpet is cleaned lies in knowledge how it is made. Extremely simply, carpet is made up of a backing made of woven polypropylene, via which fibers are connected by looping. Ninety per cent of all carpet fiber is artificial materials like nylon, polypropylene or polyester. These artificial fibers are best suited for carpeting due to their durability, fade and stain resistant properties .

Carpets get dirty and need to be cleaned over time and continued use.Most individuals know that a carpet requirements to be cleaned when it appears dirty. Various colors of carpet conceal dirt much better than other although, so do not base carpet cleanings on the appear of your carpet Regular carpet cleaning is required to not just make the carpet appear aesthetically pleasing, but also to improve its durability and improve its life.

The greatest enemy of any carpet is the little grain of sand or rock particle that functions its way down to the base of the carpet fiber. Continued visitors adds more of these hard and sharp edged particles that rub against the carpet fiber each and every time it is walked on, eventually cutting the carpet fiber. Regular vacuuming, with a beater bar and great suction, removes much of this grit from between the fibers and up from the backing, but you by no means get it all! Consequently, even if a carpet doesn’t appear dirty, it nonetheless requirements to be cleaned!

What you need is a professional carpet cleaning company, with all the necessary gear, solvents, and experience to clean your carpets. They will eliminate all the little grains and bring your carpet back to life!

One factor that sets some businesses above other people is state-of-the-art rotary brushes with white nylon bristles. These brushes safely move the carpet fiber aside permitting the nylon bristles to reach and dislodge the sand and grit at the very base of the carpets. The rotary action, mixed with the powerful nylon bristles, followed by a total extraction, leaves your carpet as clean as it was the day you set up it. Look for a carpet cleaning company that provides this!

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