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What should I look for in a local carpet cleaner?

Not all carpet cleaning companies use the same methods, but there are a few common things that they should do to for a quality job. Make sure they do an analysis on the area you need cleaned and recommend the best course of action — are there large stains or high-traffic areas that need extra treatment or attention? Also, make sure they provide quick drying times so that you can be back in your home faster; that means hours, not days! A good carpet cleaning service should move furniture (within reason) and put it back in place when they are all done; don't let them charge extra to do this. Another important factor to look out for is whether or not the carpet cleaners use chemicals, and if so, they should be asthma- and allergy-friendly. This is especially important for households that have children or pets.

Lots of carpet cleaning services also clean rugs. Rug cleaning can involve anything from a simple wash to complete re-weaving or foundation work. Make sure the local rug cleaner you choose has an experience with the types of rugs you need serviced, especially if they are hand-woven or Oriental rugs.

What should I look for in a local upholstery cleaner?

Upholstery comes in many more varieties than carpet and rugs, thus needs cleaning tailored to each specific blend. Even if you don’t know what material your sofa or chair is made with, a good upholstery cleaning service will be able to identify it and treat it appropriately. Some textiles require dry cleaning and that can’t be done in home, so if that’s the case, check with the upholstery cleaner and see if they offer pickup and drop off services. Leather cleaning is a bit different and often involves more restoration and conditioning than actual cleaning. Make sure the furniture cleaning service specializes in leather if you are considering them for the job.

Questions to ask a prospective carpet and upholstery cleaning services:

• Can you provide me with references?
  
• Are you licensed and insured? (Check liability insurance and workman's compensation.)
  
• How do you charge, and what does that include?
  
• Can you give me a written estimate?
  
• How long have you been in the carpet and upholstery cleaning business?
  
• What do your services include?
  
• What is your experience with similar projects?
  
• When can this job get done?
  
• Will we need to be out of the house? If so, how long?
  

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