Why Use a Professional Carpet Cleaner?

11/15/2016 (Permalink)

Sometimes it can be handy to run up to the store and rent a carpet cleaner or even hire the guy who goes door to door soliciting work for cheap.  But there are several factors you need to consider before using this method of cleaning of your carpets.

Most rental or portable units do not have enough suction or vacuum to adequately do the job.  The worst possible thing to happen in carpet or upholstery cleaning is to over saturate and under extract.   Rentals and portables are usually guilty of just that.  They apply too much moisture and do not have enough suction to remove excess moisture.  This leaves you with a very wet carpet, which in turn can turn into mold or mildew and will also leave the cleaning solution (soap) in the carpet.  Leaving the cleaning solution in the carpet leads to early soiling because the solution attracts instead of repel soils. 

Often time’s small carpet cleaning companies use portables or underpowered equipment and you end up with these types of problems.  A professional carpet cleaning company will utilize truck mounted equipment which heat the water, allow an even flow of solution, allow the operator to control the amount of moisture and have the proper vacuum to extract excess moisture.  Why doesn’t everyone offer truck-mounted services?  The answer simply is the cost.  Each unit costs in excess of $18,000.  That is the machine itself not including the vehicle, chemicals and accessories.  All together with truck mount and vehicle and accessories the overall cost exceeds $45,000. At SERVPRO of Franklin County we are fortunate enough to have two of these units 

So what should you look for in a professional carpet cleaning company? 

1)     Ask if they pre-vacuum. Vacuuming removes 75% of loose dirt.

2)     Make sure they use truck-mounted equipment. 

3)     Are they a certified company? We prefer the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC). This insures workers are properly educated and trained and are up to date with the latest technology.

4)     Do they have the knowledge and training to handle stains and problem areas? We use specialized cleaning products based on the type of stain such as enzymes for pet odor and urine odors, anti-microbial for mildew and biohazards.

5)     Lastly, be sure employees have a neat appearance, they are uniformed, background checked and drug tested. After all, you are inviting these people into your home. You deserve to feel safe and secure.  

If you have had to replace your flooring lately, you will agree it’s an expensive investment.   Don’t trust your investment with just anyone. Trust the company that Insurance companies, homeowners and business owners trust with their fire, water and clean up needs.  SERVPRO of Franklin County.  We will make your dirty carpet, “Like it never even happened”.