Choosing A Carpet Cleaner In Victoria BC

To help educate consumers so they will not become victims of fraudulent practices within the cleaning industry, the IICRC has released a list of guidelines to consider when selecting a carpet cleaner.
·         Price – If an advertised price sounds too good to be true – it is! Often carpet cleaners advertise a low price just to get their foot in the door. Use common sense; a low price usually equates to low quality for any product or service. Legitimate business people have expenses they must cover, including license, taxes, insurance, employee wages, and benefits, and quality tools of the trade. A professional carpet cleaner who must cover all of these business expenses and make a profit to stay in the business cannot afford to drive to your house for $5.95, much less clean a room of carpet when there.
·         Quality – Never should the price of cleaning services be the sole criterion for selecting a carpet cleaner. A price that sounds high may not be a signal of a rip-off. In all professions, quality work deserves a quality price.
·         Truth in Advertising – Read the fine print in advertised specials to find out exactly what the price includes, and request a firm price in writing before the work begins.
·         Training – Professional cleaning firms require management and employees to engage in formal training in a variety of cleaning disciplines, and these educational efforts will be ongoing.  Consumers should ask about the formal training background of technicians who will be cleaning their carpet.
·         Certification – Professional firms require technicians who have certification from organizations like the IICRC or through comparable franchise or independent training and testing organizations.
·         Experience – The years of experience a firm has, combined with formal training programs, contribute significantly to the experience and proficiency of its employees.
·         Knowledgeable – Professional firms employ and train technicians who have the ability to answer basic questions regarding carpet performance and maintenance, as well as spotting and cleaning.
·         References – Consumers should ask for references from previous customers, and they should consult friends and business acquaintances about the reputation of the cleaning firm they are considering. Do not hesitate to call the Chamber of Commerce and the Better Business Bureau.
·         Trade Associations – Professional cleaning firms are members of regional or national trade associations or other organizations that promote high ethical standards and continuing education. Look for trade association logos in advertising.
·         Credibility – Community involvement through the Chamber of Commerce and/or professional business, charitable or similar organizations will be undertaken by concerned, caring professionals. Look for logos indicating involvement in these organizations.
·         Method – Ask the cleaner which method of cleaning will be used and the advantages and disadvantages of this method compared to other methods.
·         Proof – Never hesitate to ask for proof. Ask to see the cleaner’s certification card, business license and insurance certificate.
·         No Pressure – Technicians must be courteous and willing to take the time to thoroughly explain the cleaning and to answer all questions. The consumer should never feel pressured.
There is no single criterion for selecting a carpet cleaning service. Several combined factors must be considered in the selection decision.
credit: IICRC - Institute Of Inspection Cleaning And Restoration Certification

Oriental Rug Cleaning, Victoria BC

Our Victoria Carpet Care Cleaning Specialists are more than happy to answer any of your rug and carpet care questions! Call Victoria Carpet Care at 250-474-7777 for a FREE evaluation on your cleaning needs or call our FREE 24 hour Consumer Awareness Message at 1-877-474-7577

 

How to Care for your Oriental Rug
1.     Rotation – To ensure even wear, your rug should be rotated once a year. Depending on the traffic, the rotation may vary from six months to two years.
2.     Vacuuming – Oriental rugs, like most carpeting, should be vacuumed on a regular basis to remove dirt and restore life to the fibers. Be sure not to vacuum          the fringe with your beater bar! Use the end of a vacuum hose from a canister vacuum.
3.     Padding – A quality pad used under your rug helps protect it from dirt

Victoria Carpet Care offers all of these great services: Carpet Repairs, High Heat Extraction, Carpet Cleaning, Upholstery Cleaning, Mattress Cleaning, Area Rug Cleaning, Tile and Grout Cleaning, Pet Stains and Odors, Odor Control, Leather Cleaning, Disinfectants, Carpet and Upholstery Protectors, Floor Waxing, Polishing and Cleaning, Environmentally Friendly Green Cleaning Options and Furniture Cleaning.

Victoria Carpet Care is happy to provide our Carpet, Upholstery and Area Rug Cleaning Services to all of Greater Victoria, Sooke, Metchosin, Langford, Colwood, Saanich, View Royal, Esquimalt, Cordova Bay, Fairfield and Oak Bay.

Steam Cleaning, Victoria BC ~ Myth: I Don’t Need Professional Carpet Cleaning; I Have my Own Machine

Myth: I Don’t Need Professional Carpet Cleaning; I Have my Own Machine

Many homeowners purchase a home carpet cleaning machine or rent a commercial carpet cleaning machine. Cleaning with these type machines is one of the worst things that can be done to a carpet.

These machines put a lot of water into the carpet, but cannot effectively extract it back out. The carpet takes days to dry, leaving it open to mold, mildew, and premature break down of the backing. Not to mention a build-up of soap residue left behind that attracts rapid re-soiling and makes carpets look dull and dingy prematurely.

There are three basic types of extraction machines. They are:

Residential/Rental. These machines are fine for spills and maintenance of lightly soiled traffic areas. But they lack the power needed to do the deep cleaning required to get out the grit that lies deep in your carpet pile and to maintain carpet manufacturer warranties.
Professional portables. These machines are many times more powerful than residential units. The number and size of vacuum motors and pumps plus heat exchangers differentiates one from another in terms of performance. The most powerful machines may have two power cords to enable household circuits to cope. A really good job can be done with these units, if the operator has excellent training and takes his or her time. Sometimes portables are the only way the carpets in some locations can be cleaned.
Truck mounted units. These machines have large independent engines or run off the motor of the cleaning van. They can develop up to 1000 pounds of pressure (though normally carpet is cleaned at only 500 lbs. of pressure). They also heat the water to 180 or more degrees and have very powerful vacuums. These machines are are able to achieve the very best cleaning and is  the most preferred method by all of the major fiber producers, such as Dupont, Monsanto and Allied Signal, as well as the carpet manufacturers like, Shaw, Mohawk, World, and Queen. Because this method removes more contaminants than the other carpet cleaning methods, hot water extraction is favored by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and is the preferred method of the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC).

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10 Reasons Why You Should Choose Victoria Carpet Care: Carpet, Upholstery and Area Rug Cleaning, Victoria BC

1. Long Lasting Deep Clean. We clean 100% of your carpets yarns, not just buffing the surface. Your carpets will stay cleaner longer because we extract all the dirt.
2. We restore your dingy and dull carpet to fluffy and soft carpet , without chemical or soap residues.
3. Our truck-mounted high powered steam extraction process kills germs, bacteria, and dust mites on contact and removes them from your home. The most effective way to clean carpeting is with a hot-water unit.  It’s the most powerful cleaning machine on the market and the only machine that cleans your carpet of dirt, harmful bacteria, fungus, chemicals, pollens, tobacco residue and dust mites.
4. Most Thorough Cleaning Ever or it’s FREE. We back every job that we do for you with our ironclad, no- hassles, no regrets 200% money back guarantee.
5. Victoria Carpet Care employs only IICRC Certified Cleaners. Ask us to show you our cards.
6. Honest Pricing. No sales gimmicks, no hidden costs. All prices are quoted up front, in writing with no hidden charges.
7. We are dedicated to YOU! We are dedicated to our clients before, during and after every cleaning we do. We understand the value of a lifetime client!
8. We answer the phone live. You only get voice mail if we are on the other line, or meeting with another client. If you do get a voice mail we return calls promptly.
9. Fast Drying time. Because of our state-of the-art cleaning system, we pick up the majority of the moisture we put down. Only your carpet fibers are barely damp.
10. One Call Service: Carpet Repairs, High Heat Extraction, Carpet Cleaning, Upholstery Cleaning, Mattress Cleaning, Area Rug Cleaning, Tile and Grout Cleaning, Pet Stains and Odors, Odor Control, Leather Cleaning, Disinfectants, Carpet and Upholstery Protectors, Floor Waxing, Polishing and Cleaning, Environmentally Friendly Green Cleaning Options and Furniture Cleaning.
Victoria Carpet Care is happy to provide our Carpet, Upholstery and Area Rug Cleaning Services to all of Greater Victoria, Sooke, Metchosin, Langford, Colwood, Saanich, View Royal, Esquimalt, Cordova Bay, Fairfield and Oak Bay.
Our Victoria Carpet Care Cleaning Specialists are more than happy to answer any of your carpet care questions! Call Victoria Carpet Care at 250-474-7777 for a FREE evaluation on your cleaning needs.