Area Rug Cleaning Professional

It is important to select a qualified company to clean your area rugs. Proper cleaning enhances the look of the area rugs and extends their life, whereas, improper cleaning can result in irreparable damage to your area rugs. Obtain the name of a reliable area rug cleaning professional through referrals from friends and acquaintances, the Better Business Bureau, or your area rug retailer. The Carpet buyers Handbook also can supply a listing of cleaning company partners.

Before having area rugs cleaned, have a representative of the cleaning firm come to your home to make a visual inspection. The cleaning professional can inspect the area rugs for problem stains or excessively soiled areas which may require additional attention. Obtain a written estimate for all work to be performed. A number of activities, such as moving furniture and preconditioning, should be included in the price of the cleaning.

In selecting a cleaning professional, beware of pricing that seems "too good to be true." Professionals charge only for services that you authorize in writing before cleaning begins. Most cleaning is based on the total number of square feet to be cleaned. Many firms do have cleaning specials; however, pricing by the room or low prices quoted over the phone may have hidden restrictions or mandatory add-ons. A reliable firm will tell you the steps that they are going to use to clean your area rugs and provide a written cost estimate before the work is started.