Tips on selecting a professional carpet cleaning company
Tips on selecting a professional carpet cleaning company
Carpet cleaning is the kind of job best done by experts in that field. If you have tried it before, you probably have a first hand experience of what it involves.
The question then shifts to identifying the best company to do the job. The internet is filled with numerous companies claiming they are the best in the industry and telling of how ruthless they are with their work. Well, it could be true; actually most of the reputable companies also have their online campaign programs. But what exactly sets the good ones from the dross?
Equipment, tools and chemicals
If anybody has to convince you that they can do the job, tell them to show you their tools. There are many carpet cleaning tools in the market and different companies employ what they deem best for their course. Some of the common methods used include Hot water extraction, absorbent pad or bonnet cleaning, absorbent compound cleaning, dry foam or rotary shampoo cleaning and encapsulation cleaning. If you are not versed with these terms yet, it is only advisable to start on your lessons soon.
Knowledge
There are quite a few courses on carpet cleaning offered at various colleges all around the world. It is simple; you are not going to wash my carpet if you don’t have any education regarding the same. Since carpet cleaning of one of the few non-regulated industries, the only way to ensure that a company conforms to industry standards is to confirm that they are registered with the IICRC (Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification.)
Experience
This company should not be handling carpets for the first time; they should have some past experience with carpet cleaning. This is where the internet could deceive you so badly. A company has an advert shouting about how good they are, how experienced they are and so forth yet their website is only 2 months old! Find out more about the company, dig deep about its past before you hand over your carpet to them. With everyone trying to make money on the cheap, they are ready to get it out of your pocket.
Reputation
The best way to gauge a company’s reputation is to take a look at the number of clients it has in the locality. Try two things; go to the internet and search for forums where people are talking about carpet cleaning. Chip in and find out which companies they are attached to and why. Alternatively, and this would spell some good luck to you, ask a friend to refer you to a good carpet cleaning company.
Cost
Cost will always count; carpet cleaning can’t be any different. One has to be careful though as lower prices have always come at the expense of quality. This is why you should identify one reliable company and stick to it. In the future they could offer you a few discounts.
Reliability
This factor heavily borrows from the aforementioned topics. Can they deliver the job as agreed?
Conclusion
While it is not entirely easy to choose from the many carpet cleaning companies around, the points discussed above are a great place to start. When your carpet comes home sparkling clean, you only have yourself to thank!
