Professional Cleaning
Have your carpet professionally cleaned periodically-
-every third or fourth time--if this service is available
in your area. Or you may find it more convenient to have
it done professionally each time special cleaning is
needed, rather than doing it yourself. Professional
cleaners use similar methods to home cleaning, but they
should have the knowledge, equipment and experience
necessary to do a more thorough job of removing embedded
soil. Room size rugs and some wall-to-wall carpets can be
sent to the rug cleaning plant. Professional cleaners can
also handle spot removal, re-dyeing, rebinding and
repairs. Always alert the cleaner to the location and
cause, if known, of spots and stains that require
attention.
When selecting a cleaning service, the main factor to
consider is the operator's skill and ability. Ask
reputable carpet dealers in your area whom they
recommend. Satisfied customers may also suggest a cleaner
to contact. Rug cleaners of longstanding reputation can
usually be relied upon to provide satisfactory service.
They cannot provide guarantees, however, because of the
range of quality and wear they face in the carpets and
rugs they clean.
Professional cleaners offering truck-mounted hot
water extraction, will have more power to remove soil and
water than in a smaller, self-contained unit (like the
ones you rent).