Hey guys, your carpet cleaning mentor Gustavo is here.
I know that some of you provide cleaning services, and some of you purchase said services (either for your home or your company).
So, let me speak about the situation when people book carpet cleaners. What do they know? What do they need? If I can put it this way, a bit of perspective from the customer’s point of view.
OK, here goes my advice to potential customers.
There are different carpet designs and textures. Some of them are expensive and hand-made with flawless skills and tools. Others are cheap, mass-produced, and easy to make. Different materials are used in the manufacturing process of synthetic and natural materials. Both types, however, need regular cleaning. An important thing to note here is that the wrong/unsuitable product or technique may damage your beautiful carpet or rug.
Typically, there are two major carpet cleaning methods. These are wet and dry cleaning techniques. The first one, also called hot water extraction cleaning, is the most widely used, mainly due to the superior results. Dry cleaning is used when your carpet fibers cannot take excessive amounts of water i.e., wool, sisal, seagrass, jute, etc. This method is also called low moisture cleaning. It uses encapsulation carpet cleaning method. Due to the lack of water, this carpet cleaning method does not achieve great results with hard-to-remove stains.
Stains are the main reason carpet owners look to carpet cleaners for help. While most stains can be removed if wiped clean immediately, some of the more stubborn stains need professional cleaning services.
Professional cleaners know which cleaning products to use on the carpet to remove the stain without hampering the carpet much. Too harsh cleaning products only wear out the carpet.
Most people are apprehensive about hiring carpet technicians to clean their carpets as they think hiring them is a waste of money. However, little do they know that periodical cleaning of carpets by professional prolong their life and thus saves the need to spend money to buy a new carpet to replace a worn-out carpet.
So while regular vacuuming of the carpet and immediate removal of stains can keep your carpet clean, it’s always better to hire professional cleaners who use the right equipment and cleaning products to clean your carpet.
In London, carpet cleaning prices vary greatly from one company to another. Moreover, there seems to be no consistent cost system for these companies. Some charge by square footage, some by room, while others seem to charge higher prices. Winters are quite slow months for carpet cleaners in London businesses, implying that it’s the best time to look around for good deals.
Most companies will send free advice via email or even over the phone. This is the best way to ensure you avoid invisible charges or expenses, and you can evaluate what they offer without wasting too much time and money. However, you should not choose a company just because it is the cheapest, quality matters as well.
Most professional cleaners post images on social media (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok) to showcase the concept of their company’s performance. This is a great way of figuring out who they are and what they can do with their cleaning wands and portable extractor machines. On top of that, you will be able to compare the quality of work provided by different companies. When you find the right carpet cleaners, what’s even better is to contact them and find out whether they are insured for public liability.