Sunday, August 30, 2009

What Does Hiring a Certified Portland Carpet Cleaner Mean For You?

Not all carpet cleaners in Portland, OR are the same. Some have been cleaning for years and some have just started. Some of these cleaners are certified. What does hiring a certified Portland carpet cleaner mean for you?

To become a certified carpet cleaner the cleaner must study in a classroom environment and pass written examination covering several topics.

Some covered topics are:

  • pH factors involved in soil removal
  • Proper vacuuming techniques
  • Fiber composition & manufacturing methods
  • Types of soil
  • Proper equipment handling
  • Safety & professionalism standards
  • And other information

What You Need to Understand

It takes time and devotion to become certified in carpet cleaning. As with everything it is one thing to learn how to do something correctly and another thing to practice what you have learned.

Two important steps that are commonly skipped by carpet cleaners in the carpet cleaning industry, which are taught in all IICRC Carpet Cleaning Tech certification classes, is vacuuming and proper rinsing of carpet.

Up to 80% of the soil is located in the lower two thirds of the carpet. Actually, if the carpet is cleaned with out being properly vacuumed first the soil in the lower part of the carpet turns into mud.

Another important part of carpet cleaning is to neutralize the detergent used to clean the carpet. If the carpet is rinsed with detergent and not a neutralizing rinse the carpet will become crunchy and sticky not soft and soil repelling.

So before hiring any Portland carpet cleaning company check my website to read my FREE guide on of How to Hire A Carpet Cleaner.

Or give us a call to discuss your cleaning needs at 503-922-4875 or 360-901-8686.

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Thursday, August 13, 2009

Are Your Carpets Worn Out?

Have you been told that your carpets are worn out? Maybe you have been told that those major spots will not come out because your carpets are worn?

The truth is that with the proper chemistry and specialized cleaning procedures worn out looking carpets can restored to new looking condition.

Hiring a Portland carpet cleaner with an education in the different types of carpet fibers and what causes them to soil is the key to restoring worn out looking carpets. The trick is understanding the proper procedures to get them entirely clean.

If you have questions regarding carpet cleaning in Portland, please give a call at 503-922-4875 / 360-901-8686 or visit our website at: www.seanscarpetcare.com

Friday, August 7, 2009

What is Full Service Carpet Cleaning?

Okay, so you have had your carpet cleaned over the years. Maybe you are like many of my clients having hired different carpet cleaning companies in Portland every year to clean your carpet. Maybe you have been lucky and found one company that has cleaned your carpet year after year. You feel that they did a pretty good job. The question is, "Have they provided superior service and value?"

To receive complete full service carpet cleaning  you need to find a company that follows a carpet cleaning process recommended by the carpet manufacturers. 

Each step in carpet cleaning process recommended by carpet manufacturers is designed to safely clean your carpets and keep them looking new longer. In some cases hiring a professional Portland carpet cleaning company is required to maintain your carpet manufacturer's warranty.

If you need help with hiring a great Portland carpet cleaning company, please give us a call at 503-922-4875 or 360-901-8686 or visit us at: www.seanscarpetcare.com