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Frequently Asked Questions
1) Do you move furniture?
We will move most couches, chairs, and tables free
of charge. Heavier items, and furniture with electronics or breakables
will either need to be moved ahead of time by the home owner or we can
clean around it. Each item that can't be moved will be identified
beforehand during your free estimate or walk-through pre-inspection.
2) Will you be able to remove all
stains on my carpet?
No guarantee can be given for complete stain
removal because some stains, such as but not limited to, food
colourings, hot drinks, cosmetic preparations, plant foods
etc. may cause permanent colour change to the fibres and may react
adversely to stain removal products.
All spots and stains cannot be removed from every fibre and fabric due
to differences in fibre type and construction, the dyes used, and the
finish of the fabric. The composition of the spill and the length of
time the stain has remained on the article also has a bearing on stain
removal. Be patient. Some spots and stains respond in time.
3) How long will my carpets take to
dry?
A lot depends on the type and thickness of your
carpets and of course, the weather, but most carpets will be dry in two
to three hours. Some may take a little longer. We can provide a turbo
dryer if rapid drying is required.
4) How long before I can walk on the
carpets?
It is better if you can leave them to dry but we
can provide shoe protectors if you cannot avoid walking on them.
5) What about my upholstery drying
time?
Drying times for upholstery can vary enormously,
but will always be kept to a minimum. Modern upholstery can contain
several different fibre types, each has to be identified in order to
establish the best method of cleaning. You will agree that it is well
worth the wait when you see the transformation. Look at my before and
after photo examples.
6) I work six days a week, can you
clean my carpets without me being at home.
Yes, if you wish, We can come to you and pick up a
key and drop the key back to you when convenient.
7) I’m going on holiday,
can you clean whilst I am away?
Yes, you can come back to clean fresh carpets and
curtains. Just tell us who has the key and arrange for some
one to be on call should we need them and we will do the work and send
you an invoice to be paid when you return and have seen the finished
results .
We have worked for one client for 25 years that we have never met. She
simply leaves the key in a pre arranged spot, leaves us a note what she
wants cleaning and where she wants us to pay special attention and
leaves the rest to us .
How Often Should I Clean My Carpet?
This is a commonly asked question. I
have had people say that they have not had their carpets cleaned in 10
years or more because they have relied on myths and
misconceptions. The fact is that cleaning
extends the life of your carpet and saves you the tremendous amount of
money required to replace prematurely worn carpet.
Carpets cleaned on a regular basis provide a
healthy, safe living environment for you and your family at the same
time adding years of life to one of the larger investments in
your home. So the question is, how often should they be
cleaned? The answer can depend on several factors.
The chart below taken from the IICRC Reference Guide for Professional
Carpet Cleaning can assist you in answering this all important
question.
| RESIDENTIAL
CARPET CLEANING FREQUENCY CHART |
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| Traffic
Soil Rating |
Carpet Owner / Maintainer
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Professional Carpet Cleaner /
Restorer |
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Vacuuming |
Spot
Cleaning |
Heavy-Use
Area Cleaning |
Restorative
Cleaning |
| Light Soil |
1x per week |
Daily or as soon as
spots are noticed. |
Traffic areas every 12
to 18 months |
Every
2 years or per manufacturer warranty. |
Normal Soil
(families with children or elderly) |
1 to 2x per week |
Daily or as soon as
spots are noticed. |
Traffic areas every 6
to 12 months |
Annually
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Heavy Soil
(families with pets, smoking) |
2 to 4x per week |
Daily or as soon as
spots are noticed. |
Traffic areas every
3 to 6 months |
Semi-Annually
(2x annually) |
Extreme Conditions
(large families, multiple pets) |
Daily |
Daily or as soon as
spots are noticed. |
Traffic lanes every2-3
months |
Quarterly
(4x annually) |
Service Promise
We promise to use only the best staff and to train
them in all aspects of customer care as well as in the technical
aspects of cleaning so that we can offer customers a truly unrivalled
serviced based on 30 years experience.
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