How to Best Clean Carpets – FAQ
The question of how to best clean carpets comes up quite often. There are huge amounts of information out there so it can be confusing.
Let me share details of a cleaning job where I applied the principles of professional quality carpet cleaning.
Some weeks back I was asked to clean carpets in a 4 bedroom home in Gracemere. The bedroom carpets were very soiled and stained. The photo below gives you a good indication of the task in front of me.
Principals of Quality Carpet Cleaning
- Inspect the carpet cleaning job before starting.
- Explain to the customer the limitations of cleaning.
- Point out permanent damage if there are any.
- Remove as much furniture as possible.
- Vacuum carpet and edges removing dust and dirt.
- Prespray fibres and treat stain with specialised stain removers.
- Spray carpet with Chem-Dry carbonated cleaning solution.
- Agitate solution and allow dwell time.
- Extract carpet with the Chem-Dry hot water extractor.
- Use bonnet to dry carpet and help remove stains.
- Apply carpet grade disinfectant or carpet protection.*
- Groom carpet pile with carpet rake.
Results of My Efforts
Stoked Customer!
I spent quite a bit of time on the carpet. When she saw the final result, I knew this was a customer who was happy with my service.
It does not matter where you are. Great service, friendly advice, and expert carpet cleaning do not go out of fashion.
I have tried my very best to get the carpet as clean and hygienic as possible. When I finished, the carpets were dry and so much cleaner.
I am proud of my satisfaction guarantee. It helps customers to trust my workmanship.
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Should you want to try and maintain your carpets yourself, Good Housekeeping has some tips to help you along the way.
* Note this service costs extra.