Learning to Communicate with Your Cleaning Service

Posted on: 16 April 2015

Is the carpeting in your home in need of a deep cleaning? Are there stains and odors that you could live without? Do you worry about the chemicals that are used to clean the carpets damaging your carpets or posing a health risk for your family? Well, you can get a beautiful, clean, healthy carpet using chemical-free cleaning services. Read this article to learn more. 

Alternatives to Cleaning Chemicals

Generally, there are three different options used to clean carpeting without the use of harsh chemicals. These include:

• Vinegar and water cleaning
• Green product cleaning
• Hot-water extraction cleaning

Odor and Stain Treatment            

You do not need to use harsh chemicals to clean the odors and stains from your carpeting. Each of the three options listed above can effectively remove most stains and odors that are deep in the fibers of your carpeting. Unfortunately, there are some stains that can be a little more difficult to remove, so the experience of the carpet cleaning technician will come into play.

If a difficult stain is visible, talk with the technician to explain what caused the stain and tell him or her what you have used in an attempt to remove it. If there is any residue of chemicals used previously, they could react with another treatment that the technician may try to remove the stain. The more information you can provide, the better chances are of the technician removing it for good.

Reappearing Stains

When stains reappear after the carpet has dried, it is likely because stains deep in the fibers have wicked through the fibers and have become visible. This wicking effect can be difficult to deal with, but when you have professional cleaners tend to the carpeting to begin with, all you have to do is contact them and explain the situation, and they will return to perform an even deeper clean on the area. Sometimes, these spots can take several days to appear once the carpet has been cleaned, so be prepared and inspect your carpeting each day after the cleaning has been performed.

Care Between Cleanings

The way you care for your carpeting between cleanings will reflect in how clean and odor free they remain. A good rule of thumb is to use white vinegar and paper towels or white cloths to clean up spots as soon as they appear. In many cases, the acid in the white vinegar will break down the stains and easily remove them. This is the best chemical-free treatment for your carpeting between cleanings.

As you can see, there are chemical-free alternatives to keeping your carpets clean and odor-free. Talk with a local carpet cleaning company like All Around Town Carpet Care to discuss your options with them.