Cleaning Tips
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Our Advice on How to choose Your Carpet Steam Cleaner
Compare their company on following criteria- by doing so you will choose the best value for your money carpet cleaning service.
- Their Experience- do they specialise like us in carpet cleaning only? Companies that specialise in one field tend to be better experts and better knowledge of a job.
- Education- do they have any appropriate cleaning education? Firms that invest money in education are well placed to tackle any carpet cleaning jobs.
- Machinery- what is their equipment like? Do they use cheap and light duty carpet cleaning machines?
- Their Company Image-Do they have commercial vans ideally with sign writing (shows that they are serious in what they do). Does their staff wear uniforms? Do they have an office?
- References- Can they provide you with written references both Commercial and Domestic clients?
- Price-For some price is number one priority but would you trust the cheapest person from the street? I would not. I would rather pay to trustworthy company to professionally steam clean my carpet rather than having quick job done by some incapable cleaners.
Important
- Firstly check with your carpet manufacturer, supplier or even real estate agent abut recommended cleaning instructions, then compare if Carpet Cleaning Method suits you
There are 3 Main methods
- Steam Cleaning or Hot Water Extraction
This is the most preferred carpet cleaning method by most carpet manufacturers, real estate agents and customers. This is the only method that can give you deep carpet pile cleaned.
How is it done? In a nutshell- Hot water is sprayed under pressure into carpeted areas, dissolving stains and dirt. Then it is extracted by powerful (often dual) vacuum leaving a cleaner, fresher and more hygienic carpets for you to enjoy.
- Carpet Dry Cleaning
A rotary brush is used to apply a chemical solution with little or no water to the carpeted areas. Then the mix is removed by clean pads or by vacuuming
- Shampoo Vacuuming
Detergent type foam is applied by rotary brush, once dry it is vacuumed it will leave some residue in the pile.
What to do after Your Carpet has been Steam Cleaned?
Did you know that after your carpet has been steam cleaned it is most vulnerable to soiling and re staining? This is due to when your carpet is being steam cleaned fibres of pile of your carpet will be open.
There are very easy to follow steps to ensure best results.
- The best advice is to keep off freshly cleaned carpet and have as much air circulation as possible.
- If you have air conditioner- turn it on Cool and fan should be set to High. Turn on your fans and open doors and windows if air conditioner is not available. This will allow cross breeze ventilation and natural air flow.
- Place clean towels on entrances to wipe feet. Avoid walking with your dirty shoes on freshly cleaned carpeted area/s.
- Do not place your rugs, mats or any other floor coverings until carpet is completely dry.
- Keep all your timber items off carpet if possible. Another alternative is to place aluminium foil under wooden parts to avoid carpet staining.
If your upholstery have had steam cleaned then you need to make sure that cushions are rotated regularly to ensure “even- dry” condition.