Consumer Awareness Guide

WARNING: Before you decide to choose any carpet cleaner make sure you now all the facts. The following is a summary on how to choose the right professional carpet cleaner. Learn the 7 questions you should ask any carpet cleaner before inviting them into your home, and also the 4 steps you can take to help you in choosing a true “professional.”

5 MISTAKES TO AVOID WHEN CHOOSING A CARPET CLEANER

1. MISTAKE: Choosing a carpet cleaner based on equipment alone. No question, your carpet cleaner needs first-rate equipment. But he also needs something else — employees who are skilled at operating that equipment. Many companies own hot-water extractors, but 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 Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) or by the Association of Specialists in Cleaning and Restoration (ASCR). Before you choose a carpet cleaner, ask to see written proof of their certification.

2. MISTAKE: Choosing a carpet 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 (perhaps even a unit they rented from their local grocery store), which cannot match the cleaning performance of the superior machines designed to remove the most soil and contaminants, and leave the least residue behind.

3. MISTAKE: 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. This also allows the carpet cleaner to see the type of carpet, the level of soil, and measure the exact square footage so he is able to give you a more accurate quotation.

4. MISTAKE: Choosing a carpet cleaner who doesn’t offer a money-back guarantee. 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. 5. MISTAKE: 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.

4 STEPS TO A FRESH, CLEAN, HEALTHY CARPET

If you’re thinking about having your carpets cleaned, we encourage you to follow these four steps:

STEP #1: Make a commitment to yourself to get your carpets cleaned. The longer they remain dirty, the sooner they’ll wear out. Industry testing shows that you can have up to one full pound of dirt in a square foot of carpet before it begins to look dirty. This dirt is abrasive and wears down the fibers and substantially shortens the life. Many warranties require at least an annual cleaning by a professional to be honored (check your own warranty to see your requirements, and if they specify the type of cleaning method to keep your warranty in effect). Another necessity of regular cleaning is to remove the contaminants besides the “dirt” that gets trapped in your carpet’s fibers. The longer you wait to clean, the longer you have to breathe all the pollen, fungus, pet odors, dust mites, and chemicals that hide in your carpet.

STEP #2: List your objectives. Is the health of your indoor environment highest on your list, so that you would want a company that is using the proper equipment and method to address your concerns? Do you want only the dirt removed — something you could do with a rented shampooer — or are you concerned about removing other contaminants (bacteria, pollen, dust mites, mold spores)? Do you want to work with an honest, reputable company — or are you willing to risk working with the company that offers you the lowest price — knowing that the company might not be in business tomorrow and might not be safe to let into your home?

STEP #3: 7 questions you should ask any carpet cleaner before inviting them into your home. The way you learn about a company is to ask specific questions and listen carefully to the answers. Here are 7 questions to ask a carpet cleaner to help you feel more confident about the one that you choose: 1. What method of carpet cleaning do you recommend for my needs? 2. What type of equipment do you use to clean carpet, and what are your cleaning steps? 3. What training have you had in cleaning carpets? 4. Are you and your technicians certified by the IICRC or ASCR, and can I see your certification certificates? 5. Do you guarantee your work? 6. Are you insured? 7. Do you have any references of clients who I can call regarding your work?

STEP #4: Once you’re satisfied that you’re working with an honest, competent professional, invite him to your home and ask for a specific quote in writing. A written quote gives you the assurance that you know exactly what your job will cost, no surprises. The purpose behind these steps is to empower you with the information you need to make a wise decision in choosing a carpet cleaning professional. The proper care of the carpet in your home (and all coverings in your home for that matter) is essential to creating a healthy indoor environment for you and your family, and this decision should never be taken lightly. These guidelines will help you to locate an ethical and excellent carpet cleaner in your town.
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At PCS we take pride in our reputation, experience, education, systems and our guarantee. Our Staff has over 30 years of combined experience. Ultraclean is also a IICRC Certified Firm, Institute of Inspection, Cleaning & Restoration, Certification. We also offer the best Guarantee in the business, Our 200 % No Risk, Money Back, Iron Clad Guarantee.

We Pledge that you will receive The Most Thorough Clean Ever Seen…. Or It’s FREE Our guarantee is very simple, if you’re not happy then were not happy. We will re-clean any areas that did not clean to your satisfaction and if you are still not happy with the results we will refund you 100 % of the money you paid us for the area you were unhappy with. What could be more fair.

You can depend on PCS for carpet, tile & grout cleaning, upholstery cleaning, area rug (oriental) cleaning, carpet protection (Scotchguard ), Pet Stain, urine damage treatment, natural stone cleaning, sealing & water damage restoration. Our mission is to treat all our clients with respect and do a great job every time. Those are simple, yet powerful statements because it affects everything we do. With over 12 years experience, we know what we are doing and we strive to keep our clients 100% satisfied.

Feel free to examine the information we have put together to help you better understand who we are and how we conduct our business. Remember, we want to earn your business as your exclusive carpet cleaning company and have you as a client for life.

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