Wait! Don’t call that carpet cleaner yet!
If you’re anything like most homeowners, there’s a good chance you’re about to make at least one of five common mistakes when choosing carpet cleaning services.
What are the five mistakes? We’re glad you asked.
1. Putting Too Much Emphasis on the Lowest Price
It’s tempting to choose the lowest-priced carpet cleaning service available. However, there may be a good reason why the company offers their service so cheaply.
But you don’t want to ignore costs completely. On the contrary, you should try to get quotes from several companies to make comparing carpet cleaning costs easier. The key is to use price as one of many factors rather than your sole consideration.
The quote you get should be for the specific service you want. Verify that there are no hidden costs. You want the estimate to give you an accurate idea of how much you’ll spend.
2. Being Too Impressed By Technology
Carpet cleaning services sometimes try to overshadow each other by purchasing more elaborate equipment. They then heavily promote their so-called state-of-the-art technology in their advertisements.
Naturally, you’ll be impressed by a company that stays on the cutting edge of its industry. But be aware that impressive carpet cleaning supplies are no guarantee of a satisfactory job. No equipment can perform well if its operator is untrained, inexperienced, or unprofessional.
3. Not Getting Input From Friends and Neighbors
Don’t underestimate the importance of referrals. When you visit a friend’s home or a business office, notice the carpets. If you like what you see, ask someone for the name of their carpet service.
But don’t stop there. Ask if they’re satisfied with the service. If they’re pleased with the company they’re using, go one step further. Ask for the name of the technician who performs their cleaning.
This is important. Otherwise, you could get the right company with the right equipment but with the wrong operator.
4. Not Doing Online Research
It’s unthinkable these days that a successful carpet cleaning service would not have a website. So go online and read all you can about the companies you are considering.
Is the website modern and up to date? If a company cares little about how it presents itself to the public online, there’s a good chance it will have an equally poor regard for how it presents itself in your home.
But it’s not enough just to read a company’s website where it can present the best version of itself. Reading online reviews can be extremely helpful.
Of course, any company is likely to have an occasional dissatisfied customer. But that should be a rarity.
5. Not Checking the Company’s Paperwork
You only want to deal with well-established, reputable businesses. Is the company appropriately licensed and insured? You want to verify both conditions before signing a contract and allowing someone access to your home.
Choosing Carpet Cleaning Services Just Got Easier
Now that you know which five mistakes to avoid when choosing carpet cleaning services, you’re ready to begin your research. You have plenty of options for carpet cleaners, and, frankly, that should include us.
We have an outstanding reputation and maintain a staff of qualified and well-trained technicians with years of carpet cleaning experience. Discover more about our services by contacting us today.
