7 Dumb mistakes

that smart people make

when hiring a Carpet Cleaner

MISTAKE # 1:                                                                                                 

Only one method of cleaning system                                                                                            

 Choosing a carpet cleaner who only uses one type of cleaning System.                                                                                                          

 Most cleaners offer only one type of cleaning system. There are different types of cleaning methods for different types it fibers. Like with clothing, some need to be dry cleaned and some thrown in the washer. Some need special care so the colors don’t fade and others need a boost to obtain that clean and bright look again. Limiting yourself to only one method will not give the best in every situation.

MISTAKE # 2:                                                                                               

Choosing a carpet cleaner based of his equipment alone                                                                                                                                                                                      

Choosing a carpet cleaner based on equipment alone. No question, your carpet cleaner needs first-rate equipment. But he also needs something else. He needs employees who are skilled at operating that equipment. Many companies own hot-water extractors, but very few companies teach their employees how to use them properly. The best way to know that the carpet cleaner's employees have been properly trained is to make sure the cleaner has been certified by the IICRC (Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification. Before you choose a carpet cleaner, ask to see written proof of the company's certification.

MISTAKE # 3:                                                                                                  

Low price could be a problem   

Choosing a cleaner based on low price. Low price could be a problem in three ways:                                                                                                                

(1) Low price can be the bait that attracts your phone call. But once the cleaner gets into your home, he pressures you into a much more expensive job. 

(2) Low price can be for single-process cleaning. Rarely does the consumer know what this means, and, when told, asks for dual-process cleaning instead, which costs much more.                                                                                                               

(3) Low price means the carpet cleaner has cheap equipment or untrained personnel, which will not effectively clean your carpet.

MISTAKE # 4:                                                                                          

Specific written quotation                                                                       

Choosing a carpet cleaner based on a single telephone call. Instead, invite the person to your home and ask for a specific written quotation. Then you'll know exactly what the carpet cleaner recommends--and you won't be the victim of high pressure tactics when the technician steps into your living room.

  MISTAKE # 5:                                                                                                   

 An unconditional guarantee                                                                        

Choosing a carpet cleaner who doesn't offer an unconditional guarantee. In my view, every carpet cleaning company should be fully accountable for its work. And if you aren't pleased with the job in every way, you shouldn't have to pay for it. Period. Not all carpet cleaners offer an unconditional guarantee. Or, if they do, the guarantee may be "limited". Ask the carpet cleaner if he offers an unconditional and then make sure the carpet cleaner includes his guarantee on his written quotation.

MISTAKE # 6                                                                                                     

Good References                                                                                         

Choosing a carpet cleaner without getting comments from his other clients. Any carpet cleaner can say anything about his past jobs. And, sadly, some of what he says may not be true. Make sure you ask for references or read comments from current customers so you can depend on the carpet cleaner and his work. Look a cleaner that works by referral only. Cleaners like this have to deliver an incredible service to live on word of mouth only. We literally have hundreds of testimonies that our clients have sent to us. You can also go to EthicalService.com and read them for your self.

MISTAKE # 7                                                                                             

Certified by the best in the world                                                              

Choosing a carpet cleaner who isn't certified by the IICRC (Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification). If your carpet cleaner isn't a close friend, you may not know whether he has the knowledge or experience to clean your carpets. If you want to be sure you're hiring a competent professional, make sure he is IICRC certified. The carpet cleaner must earn that certification through study, experience, and successful completion of formal written examinations. In effect, carpet cleaners who are certified by IICRC have earned a college degree in carpet cleaning.