June 5, 2007

Carpet Cleaning Scams

Tip! Get the carpet cleaning company to give you a quotation before they start working on your carpets. Know exactly what kind of services and cleaning methods they are provide in the quotation.

By far most carpet cleaning companies are honest. Many are Ma and Pa run companies that do a great job. Just like every industry there are clear signs to watch out for.

If the Price is too good to be true it probably is

When you are told that they will clean each room for $10.00 most likely there is a catch. The average room should cost between 30-50 dollars if not a little more. When they say $10.00 it most likely is just a quick clean and when they get there they will tell you that pre-treater is .30 cents a square foot. Often times they may offer to clean an area for free to show you what they can do. They will pick a spot in the center of the room and clean it well. If you decide not to go with them then you will have a nice clean spot in the middle of your room that will stick out from the rest of the carpet. You are better of just going with a company that is honest with their prices.

Guarantees

Many companies offer a guarantee but be sure to read the fine print. You may find out that if they leave a spot or two behind they will come back out and clean it but a surge charge may apply. Also make they have an established reputation. If there is a problem they may not be there tomorrow.

Tip! Hire The Pros If you are not comfortable with cleaning your carpets yourself or you can’t be bothered to rent a carpet cleaning machine, drag it home, and get to work, then hire the pros! There are many professionals that will clean your carpets for a very reasonable fee and give you a guarantee on the work they do.

Coupons

Many companies offer coupons and it is a great way to build up clientele. However always read the fine print. Some coupons will say they will clean any room for $10.00 but in the fine print it will read up to 100 square feet. Have you ever heard of a room only being 100 square feet. They then charge an extra amount for every additional hundred.

To view more carpet tips please go to www.requestcarpetcleaning.com

The owners of Request Carpet Cleaning have over 50 years experience combined, and realize that it is easier to keep you as a Client than it is to find new customers. No one can offer year-round spot cleaning or touch-ups. We can! And we stand by our work 100%. Request currently services all of Colorado and southern Cheyenne.

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