Carpet Cleaning – Finding A Reputable Company
Carpet manufacturers recommend that you get your carpets cleaned every 12 to 18 months for their warranty to stand and to get the best wear out of your carpet. When searching for a reputable carpet cleaning company, review AAS Restoration’s helpful hints and tips to make sure you choose the one that fits your needs.
1. Certifications – When comparing carpet cleaning companies, look for a company that is IICRC-Certified.Certified techs have had the necessary training to clean your carpets professionally, using the high standards required for certification. AAS is an IICRC-Certified company and our lead carpet cleaners are IICRC-certified as well.
2. Quotes – When comparing potential carpet cleaning companies, ask for a quote. The company may offer you one over the phone, but then change it entirely once they arrive on-site. AAS Restoration sends an estimator to your home, at no cost, to provide you with an estimate, and explain your price options depending on what services are to be performed. AAS’ estimator will give you a price up front that you can depend on if you don’t make any changes to the services you want provided.
3. Explanations – Ask the companies you are comparing to explain the cleaning process they use. You need to understand what is being done to your carpet, what will be applied to the carpets, as well as what tools might be used. AAS’ estimator will provide you with as much detail as you want to hear about AAS’ cleaning process.
4. Drying Process – Carpets take six to eight hours to dry. AAS recommends that you allow 24 hours before moving furniture back or removing the blocks that AAS techs set under your furniture. Don’t walk on wet carpet if you can avoid it. Remember that it is very slippery going from the wet carpet to hard surfaces (e.g. living room carpet to kitchen vinyl), so watch your step and be very careful.
5. Guarantee – Ask the carpet cleaning companies that you are comparing if they have a guarantee. AAS Restoration does guarantee its work and suggests that you go with a company that does.
6. Spot Removers – Stay away from over the counter spot removers, as many of these can bleach the carpet, discolor the carpet, or even set the spot making it a permanent stain. AAS Restoration techs will leave you a bottle of professional spot cleaner to take care of spills and accidents that occur between major cleanings. It is a neutral spotter so if it does not remove the stain, it will not set it or harm the carpet in any way.
Carpet Cleaning Tip
What should you do if you have had an accident and get blood on your carpet? AAS Restoration has a helpful carpet cleaning technique that will help you out. It’s as simple as Hydrogen Peroxide. Apply peroxide to a white cloth or paper towel and blot the affected area (never rub as it pushes the stain deeper!) Repeat with a clean spot on the rag or towel until the stain is removed.
