Questions to Answer When Hiring a Carpet Cleaning Service

Maintaining a clean carpet is easier said than done, especially when a family consists of kids and worse, pets! Not that we don’t love our little ones, but they sure don’t make it easy to keep things clean. So when it comes time to giving your carpet a good scrub, there are always a few options available. The problem is figuring out which one’s the right choice for you.

There is the option of cleaning carpet stains by hand, but chances are that you’ll be left with uneven cleaning and plenty of your carpet will simply end up overlooked. This is a good solution for times between full cleanings but in now way is it a long term solution.

You can also purchase or rent your own carpet cleaner however this requires a time commitment from you, and the fact is that they just don’t work as well as a commercial carpet cleaning service will. Again, this is a great option for weekly use or spot treatments but not ideal for overall deep cleaning which should be done at least once a year.

If you do choose to go with a commercial carpet cleaning service, there are certainly things to think about. You’ll want to have some questions answered in order to determine the best match for you. Call 020 8898 4344 for advise and information, and make sure the following questions are answered:

- What kind of cleaning solution is used? This is important because some companies use very toxic cleaning chemicals that aren’t good or your home, especially if you have children and pets.

- What, if any, kind of guarantee comes with the work done? If you feel comfortable without one, don’t worry about it. But you should look for a guarantee for damage at the very least.

- What kind of equipment will the commercial carpet cleaning service be using? Make sure their equipment isn’t something you can invest in and do yourself! A good way to get an idea as to the quality of the service you’re getting is by looking at the price. If it seems too good to be true, it probably is.

Is Dry extraction better?

A Dry carpet cleaner is not completely moisture-free, but it is typically a process where foam, powder, granules or absorbent cleaning compounds are spread across the carpet and they absorb the soil.

This highly-absorbent cleaning solution, or compound, will be vacuumed-extracted, requiring about a fifth of the water that is used in steam cleaning or hot water extraction carpet cleaning methods, if done professionally.
Some carpet cleaner service providers use a machine that features an electric brushing method to scrub the carpet, which also fluffs up the pile. At home, the foam or powder will absorb the soil and debris, but your vacuum will depend on how much cleaner your carpet is.Advantages of Host Carpet Cleaning
Although customer reviews for the Host dry carpet cleaner are difficult to find, they are out there and people who have used this product really seem to feel it does a great job on their carpet.
Actual users give this product a 5 out of 5 stars. Here are some of the things they had to say about the Host dry carpet cleaning kit.

• No wet carpet
• you can walk on the carpet when the cleaner is down and immediately after you have cleaned your carpet.
• Excellent at removing stains and odors one customer wrote: “I’ve used HOST for over 20 years…it’s been great for my carpets.”
• Easy to use
• Cleans natural fiber rugs that you can’t use wet cleaning methods on
• All natural biodegradable ingredients

Disadvantages
The few reviews that could be found were all overwhelmingly positive so there seems to be few real disadvantages to using this product though several reviewers did reveal two or three problems.

• The Product is difficult to find
• somewhat messy
• clogs up some vacuum cleaners.

Of the three disadvantages that consumers listed, the most problematic one is the difficulty in finding this product. However, there seems to be plenty of sites that sell the Host dry carpet cleaning kit online and the official Host website does list distributors that handle their product if you type in your post code.
As for the other two disadvantages some reviewers stated that using a wet/dry vac to do the initial vacuuming after using the Host dry carpet cleaner helps prevent clogs in your home vacuum and it does appear that dry carpet cleaning would be less messier than emptying those dirty buckets from traditional carpet cleaning.

So, It seems the answer is a definite  YES!!

Mechanics floor

Carpet clean using HOST, Our client is a mechanic, As you can see from the photo we did one part of the floor to give him an idea of what his carpet should look like.

We use the best DRY organic carpet cleaning system in the world!

Our  process is safe and highly recommended by more than 100 leading carpet manufacturers worldwide and is Woolsafe approved.Our system will leave your home or business with healthier, fresher, cleaner smelling carpets. Carpets are left completely dry and ready to use.  For a truly clean, comfortable and healthier experience, call us. Don’t ruin your carpet and waste your time with watered down carpet cleaner, Finally there is a truly different way to clean carpet! Zero Drying Time  means No more wet carpets or tin foil under furniture legs, You can walk on your carpets immediately after service.

Why We’re Different:  
In one word, “DRY“ You will experience true deep cleaning that is dry, amazingly clean and ready to use in minutes, not hours or days. In addition, your carpet will stay clean longer because DRY&CLEAN Carpet Cleaning does not leave soap and water to dry.  No need to leave windows and doors open or leave industrial size fans in your home or business. All we leave are amazingly clean carpets/rugs and extremely happy customers!. We can also achieve the same amazing results on tile and grout flooring. 

Research studies have shown that using the DRY&CLEAN system just ONCE on your carpet can reduce:

	Dust mites by 78%
	Dust mite allergen by 75%
	Cat allergen by 85%
	Mould spores by 85%

What to consider when cleaning carpet: The best organic carpet cleaners are biodegradable and nontoxic. You should also look for those that have a pH balance that is gentle on the environment. It is equally important to ensure that a product’s packaging is made from 100% recycled material.

caring for wool

The purchase of a fine wool carpet/rug is an investment that should be properly cared for. Because wool is a natural fiber, it has different needs than modern synthetic fiber carpets. The dyes used to color wool carpet/rugs are often sensitive to harsh cleaners, so it is important to keep the appropriate cleaners on hand and ensure that harsh chemicals are never used. Wool fibers also have felting properties, making it important that they are handled carefully. A little knowledge goes a long way in caring for wool carpets and rugs and ensuring that your investment will last for years for your family to enjoy.

Regular wool carpet maintenance necessitates vacuuming two to three times a week, dependant on how much foot traffic your carpet sustains. In order to ensure that the maximum amount of dirt is removed from deep in the carpet without hurting the fibers, make sure to set your vacuum’s beater bar at the correct height for your carpet. You want it set as low as possible without slowing the beater bar’s movement. If the beater bar is too low, it will revolve too slowly to be effective, and can tear the tiny fibers of the wool carpet/rug. The strain on a beater bar that is set too low can also burn up the vacuum motor. When vacuuming a wool carpet/rug, be sure to move the vacuum in all directions, vacuuming both the length and width of the carpet. This will help ensure that as much debris as possible is removed.

Vacuuming is standard for all floor coverings. Deeper cleaning methods differ depending on the type of fibers that the carpet is made of. Silk carpets are sensitive to many cleaners that are safe to use on antique wool rugs, and synthetic fiber carpets are the least sensitive of all. It is very important to check with the manufacturer of your rug about what type of cleaning solutions and methods are recommended for that specific rug.

Generally, oxygen based cleaners should never be used on wool fiber carpet/rugs. If a spill occurs, blot the area with clean, white towels until no more wetness shows on the towels and the wool rug is as dry as possible. Using white towels is important, as it stops color transfer from the towel to the carpet. It is also important to be careful to blot, not rub. Rubbing at a spill works the mess deeper into the carpet pile and agitates the wool fibers. If the spill is biologically based, for example pet urine, use an organic microsplitter cleaner on the spill spot and allow to dry on its own so that the microsplitter as time to work. It is usually a good idea to call a professional cleaner after such an accident.

You can have a wool carpet/rug professionally steam cleaned, we would advise against this. For best results, have your wool carpets/ rugs cleaned about every 12-18 months by a company that specializes in cleaning, restoring, and caring for your particular type of wool carpet or rug.