Saturday, February 13, 2010

ABC 20/20 Report - Signs of a Bait & Switch Carpet Cleaning Company

NORMAL VS. SPECIAL

There should be no differentiation between a “normal” cleaning job and “special” cleaning job. Cleaning is cleaning. Diligent effort must be made to remove as much soil as possible from the carpet. And technicians must take steps to leave fibers as residue-free as possible to prevent accelerated resoiling.




Do not expect an exact price quote over the phone.
Honest, reputable carpet
cleaning companies almost never price carpet cleaning by the
room.
Carpet cleaning is usually priced by the square foot; if you’d like to know the exact cost, you need to know the exact number of square feet you want cleaned. To get an accurate measurement, cleaners should use a measuring wheel or tape measure to calculate the exact size of the carpet area.



















Other variables affect the price as well:
•The type of carpet. Some are harder to clean than others.
•The amount of soiling. Carpet that hasn’t been cleaned for 10 years will take longer to clean than carpet that was cleaned within the past six months.
•The amount of furniture that must be moved. In many cases, if you move your furniture, you’ll save money.




This information is brought to you by our friends at ABC News and 20/20. (Click for full report.)



The Specialists Carpet Cleaning Company charges by the cleanable square foot. Your cleaning estimate is based on exactly what you want cleaned, and you're not charged for cleaning under items not cleaned under (i.e. the Master Bed).



Spots are never an extra charge.


Child & Baby Safe Products.


Pet Safe.


Walk on your carpets as soon as we leave. Free reusable protective shoe covers for each family member.


No V.O.C.s or solvents used.


Owner operated since 2003.


Licensed, insured, certified technicians active with continuing education to keep abreast of new technologies arising in the market.



The Specialists are a Platinum Plus good standing member of EthicalServices.com with many online customer testimonials and uses only Green Cleaning Methods and Cleansing Agents.








Call (916) 348-7018 with questions about pet odor, our all natural cleaning process available for carpets, tile & grout, upholstery, area rugs and mattresses. We also offer travertine and natural stone polishing.

Visit us online at www.TheCarpetSpecialists.com








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Carpet Cleaning in Roseville, Carmichael, Cameron Park, Rocklin, Lincoln, Granite Bay, Natomas, Citrus Heights, Fair Oaks, Folsom, Elk Grove, Orangevale, Rancho Cordova, Gold River, Sacramento, Carmichael, West Sacramento, El Dorado Hills, and Land Park .



2 comments:

Industrial Supplies said...

There are crooks everywhere. I never saw that 20/20 but i've seen some others that were just shocking. I guess it's true that we should only go with the best carpet care companies.

Unknown said...

I have my carpets cleaned by a professional once a year, just to help maintain their quality. It's been really great, because my husband and I are renting our home right now, but we have young children that seem to have a lot of dirt on their shoes on a regular basis. I just feel better about renting the home, if I invest in a good carpets scrub once a year.