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	<title>Sydney Carpet Cleaning Blog</title>
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		<title>Back breaking work for an upholstery cleaner</title>
		<link>http://www.kpscarpetcleaning.com.au/blog/back-breaking-work-for-an-upholstery-cleaner/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 03 Jul 2011 12:21:50 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[carpet cleaning Sydney]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Its been another busy week in the carpet and upholstery cleaning world and here is how it went.Monday morning I check all the oil levels on both the van and the truckmount and type in the first destination on the sat nav 77 berry st North Sydney a very popular site for KP&#8217;s with many [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Its been another busy week in the carpet and upholstery cleaning world and here is how it went.Monday morning I check all the oil levels on both the van and the truckmount and type in the first destination on the sat nav 77 berry st North Sydney a very popular site for KP&#8217;s with many units in this building.We attend here at least twice a month for move outs.The time is 750 am and pull up outside the building  unload the gear and sign in to the building security.The unit I am cleaning is on the 18th floor and is empty.I proceed to start vacuuming and admire the views of the harbour bridge and the city,soon after this I apply the carpet pre spray and leave it to dwell.When this is done I fill up the steam cleaner with hot water set up and finish the steam cleaning of the carpet in the unit.Job number one done and time to grab a chicken wrap from a favourite  cafe of mine  in crows nest.</p>
<p>My next job is close by in Chatswood another empty studio apartment,this takes not too long to clean and I am finished in forty minutes.I now head down to the beachside suburb of Dee Why to clean five seats of upholstery,When I arrive I find no lifts and the unit is on the top floor so dragging up a 56kg machine up six flights of stairs really is not fun. I get started and clean the three seater first,the only downside to cleaning upholstery is it can give you back ache.</p>
<p>Job done and another happy customer and time for a late lunch at Dee Why beach to take in the surf.Just one more job to go before I have to clean a pubs carpet later in the night.The next job is in Clontarf and only one room with baby sick so a nice quick job and time to go home and rest up before the pub job.</p>
<p>It is 9 pm and time to head back to North Sydney to the Alberts tavern on Walker st.We clean this pub every two weeks and always have a lot of chewing gum to remove from the carpets.First off I hit all the gum spots with a gel that dissolves the gum.Once this is done I set up the truck mount and connect all the hoses and pre spray the carpets with detergent.Now I get going and steam clean the carpets and melt away all the chewing gum shortly after an hour I have finished,so time to pack up head home and get some shut eye before the next day.</p>
<p>Tuesday mid morning and I am off to Surry Hills to pick up some rugs to be cleaned at our factory.</p>
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		<title>Commercial Carpet Cleaning in Sydney with Advance Technologies</title>
		<link>http://www.kpscarpetcleaning.com.au/blog/commercial-carpet-cleaning-in-sydney-with-advance-technologies/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jun 2011 06:52:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[KP’s Redefines Residential &#38; Commercial Carpet Cleaning in Sydney with Advance Technologies
 
Sydney, Australia – May 25, 2011 – If you’re among those countless consumers in Sydney who have bad experiences with the so-called expert residential carpet cleaning service providers before, it is now time to erase that incident from your memory and start afresh! [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>KP’s Redefines Residential &amp; Commercial Carpet Cleaning in Sydney with Advance Technologies</strong></p>
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<p><em>Sydney</em>,<em> Australia – May 25, 2011 – </em>If you’re among those countless consumers in Sydney who have bad experiences with the so-called expert residential carpet cleaning service providers before, it is now time to erase that incident from your memory and start afresh! Don’t allow anybody to rip you off in the name of carpet and upholstery cleaning; instead, count on KP’s Carpet &amp; Upholstery Cleaning that has been in the forefront in this field for more than 12 years. When it comes to high-quality residential and commercial carpet cleaning, KP’s has been the standout service provider with successful work across many of Sydney’s schools, pubs, hotels, clubs, real estates, and insurance companies.</p>
<p>With highly trained technicians and state-of-the-art cleaning systems, KP’s always strives to offer its customers the best cleaning they’ve ever experienced before. All its capable technicians have gone through an extensive training program conducted by the ICRC (Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification). As the renowned steam cleaners in Sydney, it boasts a fleet of vehicles that is outfitted with high powered truck mounted and portable steam cleaning systems. To provide the ultimate cleaning experience to consumers, KP’s makes substantial investments in upgrading the technology every year. Since the society is more inclined to the eco-friendly concept these days, this conscious service provider offers 100% biodegradable cleaning solutions using non-toxic chemical substances.</p>
<p>Highlighting the unique points about their services, a spokesperson of KP’s says: “We extend fully insured service to safeguard your family and belongings since we have public liability insurance for $10,000,000. To make our residential or commercial carpet cleaning service highly transparent, we offer upfront price guarantee, leaving nothing to guesswork. You can count on us for the top-notch carpet, upholstery, leather, tile, mattress and rug cleaning services. Our carpet steam cleaning in Sydney is the most affordable to render you a hygienic and invigorating ambiance to live in.”</p>
<p>The website of KP’s is the perfect place to know more about this market leader since 1997. All its services are explained in detail here. There are also several videos to showcase the process it adopts to liven up your living space. KP’s water damage and flood restoration services will make your home or office clean, safe, and new once again after carrying out water removal, air movement, dehumidifying, anti-microbial application, and cleaning and sanitizing of carpet.</p>
<p>Whether you want to outsource the care and maintenance of your property or clean the upholstery and carpet in your house, visit <a href="http://www.kpscarpetcleaning.com.au/">http://www.kpscarpetcleaning.com.au/</a> and book its services online to receive 10% discount off a single service. Act now!!!</p>
<p>For more details and recent updates on discount offer feel free to visit our website <a href="http://www.kpscarpetcleaning.com.au/">http://www.kpscarpetcleaning.com.au/</a>.</p>
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<p><strong>Contact Details: &#8211; </strong></p>
<p><strong>Mailing Address: &#8211; </strong><br />
KP’s Carpet &amp; Upholstery Cleaning,<br />
Sydney wide<br />
156 Clarence St,<br />
Sydney NSW 2000</p>
<p><strong>E-mail Address: &#8211; </strong><br />
kpcarpetclean@optusnet.com.au</p>
<p><strong>Phone: &#8211; </strong><br />
02 8021 5875</p>
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		<title>Spring is finally here and now the carpet cleaning season begins to get very busy. We can tell by the way the bookings are flowing in, already we have over 30 jobs booked in for this week and 20 for the next week. So its time to send the lads out for the busy week ahead . The first job for Keith is a big job 8 seating positions of sofa upholstery 5 bed rooms, a set of stairs a lounge room and 2 mattresses. This will take the best part of a day to complete and then he will be off to manly to clean a two bedroom unit for a real estate.</title>
		<link>http://www.kpscarpetcleaning.com.au/blog/spring-is-finally-here-and-now-the-carpet-cleaning-season-begins-to-get-very-busy-we-can-tell-by-the-way-the-bookings-are-flowing-inalready-we-have-over-30-jobs-booked-in-for-this-week-and-20-for-the/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:00:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Did you know if you have a party in your house or unit you should get your carpets cleaned the next day for the best chance of getting them back to normal,here is a short post on what we can do to get your party soiled carpets back to new again.
Upon arrival we will inspect [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Did you know if you have a party in your house or unit you should get your carpets cleaned the next day for the best chance of getting them back to normal,here is a short post on what we can do to get your party soiled carpets back to new again.</p>
<p>Upon arrival we will inspect your carpets and identify the carpet type, we will then vacuum your carpets first, followed by the application of a hot non toxic pre spray detergent, this will be left to dwell for about ten to fifteen minutes. After this we will then rotary scrub your carpet to agitate the soils,this is then steam cleaned using either or truck mounted or portable carpet steam cleaning machines and to finish we will apply a deodouriser and if you require scotchgaurd this can also be applied.</p>
<p>So keep it in mind if you want the best for your carpets give us a call or make a booking online &#8211; <a href="http://www.kpscarpetcleaning.com.au/">carpet cleaning Sydney</a>.</p>
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		<title>Carpet Steam Cleaning Sydney</title>
		<link>http://www.kpscarpetcleaning.com.au/blog/carpet-steam-cleaning-sydney/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 05 Sep 2010 07:46:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Spring is finally here and now the carpet cleaning season begins to get very busy.We can tell by the way the bookings are flowing in,already we have over 30 jobs booked in for this week and 20 for the next week.So its time to send the lads out for the busy week ahead .The first [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Spring is finally here and now the carpet cleaning season begins to get very busy.We can tell by the way the bookings are flowing in,already we have over 30 jobs booked in for this week and 20 for the next week.So its time to send the lads out for the busy week ahead .The first job for Keith is a big job 8 seating positions of sofa upholstery 5 bed rooms,a set of stairs a lounge room and 2 mattresses.This will take the best part of a day to complete and then he will be off to manly to clean a two bedroom unit for a real estate.</p>
<p>Mike&#8217;s first job is a 5 seater leather clean in St Ives and then he will have to head over to Rosebay to clean 2 separate units for the same customer,one he has moved out and the other he is moving in to.After that he will have to shoot back to Cromer for a fairly large tile and grout clean.</p>
<p>Alan&#8217;s first job will be a child care center in Hornsby about 250 square meters of carpet, then back to Chatswood  to do a final clean of a water damage job caused by a dishwasher leaking which took place a few days ago.He can then head into Mosman for a move out carpet clean on a one bedroom unit and finish off in Seaforth picking up 5 rugs to come back to the factory to be cleaned.</p>
<p>All this on just the first day of spring. I know in the coming weeks I will have to go out on the road as well to cope with the sheer number of jobs we will be getting. Give us  a call for <a href="http://www.kpscarpetcleaning.com.au/">carpet steam cleaning Sydney</a>.</p>
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		<title>High pressure cleaning Sydney</title>
		<link>http://www.kpscarpetcleaning.com.au/blog/high-pressure-cleaning-sydney/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Aug 2010 10:54:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Another great service from kps is high pressure cleaning.
If you are selling your property let us clean you driveway,pool area or tiles,we have  high powered cleaning systems which will remove mould and moss.
See the difference,this can really help with the sale of your property.
We can clean all types of hard surfaces pebblecrete,concrete,sandstone and stencil crete.
First [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Another great service from kps is high pressure cleaning.</p>
<p>If you are selling your property let us clean you driveway,pool area or tiles,we have  high powered cleaning systems which will remove mould and moss.</p>
<div id="attachment_285" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 285px"><a href="http://www.kpscarpetcleaning.com.au/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/hp-2.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-285" title="before and after shot" src="http://www.kpscarpetcleaning.com.au/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/hp-2.jpg" alt="" width="275" height="183" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">before and after</p></div>
<p>See the difference,this can really help with the sale of your property.</p>
<p>We can clean all types of hard surfaces pebblecrete,concrete,sandstone and stencil crete.</p>
<p>First impressions count and kerb appeal is a great way to impress so give us a call 0417659803</p>
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		<title>20 % off</title>
		<link>http://www.kpscarpetcleaning.com.au/blog/20-off/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Aug 2010 12:54:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Thats right 20% off any carpet clean in August.
Just print off this page and give it to our technician when you pay him.
You can also get 10% off any service when you book on line.
This voucher is only valid until the end of August 2010 and can not be used with any other coupons.
Call us [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.kpscarpetcleaning.com.au/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/20-per.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-281" title="20 per" src="http://www.kpscarpetcleaning.com.au/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/20-per.jpg" alt="" width="255" height="198" /></a>Thats right 20% off any carpet clean in August.</p>
<p>Just print off this page and give it to our technician when you pay him.</p>
<p>You can also get 10% off any service when you book on line.</p>
<p>This voucher is only valid until the end of August 2010 and can not be used with any other coupons.</p>
<p>Call us now on 02 94521958 and take advantage of this one time only winter deal.</p>
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		<title>flood jobs</title>
		<link>http://www.kpscarpetcleaning.com.au/blog/flood-jobs/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Aug 2010 12:41:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The end of the day is near,then i get a call from the office a flood in woolloomoolloo caused by a dishwasher.
It has flooded one house and leaked in to next door as well,i call the plumber as he is still at the job.
He tells me there is about 2 inches of water in the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The end of the day is near,then i get a call from the office a flood in woolloomoolloo caused by a dishwasher.</p>
<p>It has flooded one house and leaked in to next door as well,i call the plumber as he is still at the job.</p>
<p>He tells me there is about 2 inches of water in the main house and it is seeping into next door,both houses have floating timber floors.Well i have to go to our yard and pick up 8 airmovers and 2 dehumidifiers before i can go to the job and its now 530 pm.</p>
<p>I get all the gear in the van and  head to the job and get there around 630.</p>
<p>I first go to no 8 where the flood started no one is home but a key was left out for me,I go inside and find the lounge and kitchen floors covered in water.I get the van set up ready to extract the water and begin after a good hour most of the water has gone so i go next door and proceed to extract the water from their lounge room.</p>
<p>The majority of the mess has been sucked up now so I apply antimicrobial to the floors and take some moisture readings.</p>
<p>Then I set up the drying equipment in both houses and pack up and explain to the lady the drying will take a few days and both floors will buckle up while drying,so they will have to be replaced,and I will come back in 2 days to check on the drying and take some more moisture readings.Its now 830 so time to head home and have a couple of well earned beers on the way,you just never know what will happen in the carpet cleaning industry.</p>
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		<title>Mattress cleaning</title>
		<link>http://www.kpscarpetcleaning.com.au/blog/mattress-cleaning/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Aug 2010 12:45:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Did you know that if you are moving overseas and taking furniture or matttresses with you it has to be cleaned and fumigated in the country of export.
We did not know this until a customer called us and asked about our mattress cleaning service.He was moving back to Canada and taking with him his mattress.
KPs [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Did you know that if you are moving overseas and taking furniture or matttresses with you it has to be cleaned and fumigated in the country of export.</p>
<p>We did not know this until a customer called us and asked about our mattress cleaning service.He was moving back to Canada and taking with him his mattress.</p>
<p>KPs performed the clean and gave the customer a certificate to verify the mattress had been cleaned and fumigated to the requirement of border control.</p>
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		<title>Ausclean is back</title>
		<link>http://www.kpscarpetcleaning.com.au/blog/ausclean-is-back/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jul 2010 04:28:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This is a must for anyone in the cleaning industry. This event is only held once every two years, Ausclean attracts thousands of key decision-makers from businesses, local councils, government departments, major venues and the health, hospitality and tourism industries. Many of the attendees are responsible for the maintenance and management of large-scale facilities including industrial, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This is a must for anyone in the cleaning industry. This event is only held once every two years, Ausclean attracts thousands of key decision-makers from businesses, local councils, government departments, major venues and the health, hospitality and tourism industries. Many of the attendees are responsible for the maintenance and management of large-scale facilities including industrial, commercial, hospitality and retail buildings.</p>
<p>Ausclean incorporating BSM Expo 2010 will provide a unique opportunity for you to interact with and sell to a vast amount of professionals linked to cleaning and maintenance of buildings and Australian venues. Ausclean, Australia’s longest running and most recognised cleaning exhibition.</p>
<p>Exhibitors will include suppliers of commercial cleaning equipment, services, chemicals and technologies of ground maintenance services, hygiene products,carpet cleaning products,carpet cleaning portables,carpet cleaning truckmounts, pest control services, safety products, storage systems, signage, security, waste management, energy management and fire services. Your competitors will be there so make sure that you are too.</p>
<p>Ausclean is a great opportunity for companies in the cleaning and support services industries to market, sell and promote their products and services. If you are a part of  the cleaning or building maintenance industries, don’t miss the 15th biennial Ausclean incorporating BSM Expo taking place at<strong>Rosehill Gardens, Sydney from 27-28 September 2010.</strong></p>
<p><strong>For general enquires, please call 1300 789 845 or email <a href="mailto:info@auscleanexpo.com.au">info@auscleanexpo.com.au</a></strong></p>
<p><strong>Its worth a visit with many companies giving away free samples and goody bags.</strong></p>
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		<title>How to Choose the Right Carpet Cleaning Company</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jul 2010 02:38:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The carpet cleaning industry is one of the very few industries that has not been regulated, and also has a very low barrier to entry in that anyone can call themselves a “professional” without any basis for that claim. And still these are people who can come into your home and use cleaning chemicals which could be [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The carpet cleaning industry is one of the very few industries that has not been regulated, and also has a very low barrier to entry in that anyone can call themselves a “professional” without any basis for that claim. And still these are people who can come into your home and use cleaning chemicals which could be dangerous if you do not have the knowledge of how to use them properly, and more importantly do not have the right equipment to remove them properly.</p>
<p>Everyone has heard nightmare stories about crimes committed, about overuse or improper use of chemicals, and exposés on Bait-and-Switch companies who use a low coupon offers to get their foot in the door and hard sell unsuspecting consumers into a bill they are compelled to pay.  When you open the phone book you really can’t tell who the great cleaners are, or the ones you would never EVER want to use. The “great” cleaners work hard to distinguish themselves apart from the fly-by-night companies who use unsafe cleaning practices, hard-sell tactics, and sometimes have very unsavory employees.</p>
<p>Your carpet and rugs act as a “filter” in your home for your indoor air. Their fibers “grab” particulates and contaminants and hold them.  But like any filter, it needs to be cleaned because when it gets full it cannot grab anything else … and every time you step on a “full” filter you release contaminants back into the air.</p>
<p>Cleaning your carpet is key to a healthy indoor environment, and the EPA’s guidelines for cleaning very from every four months to every eighteen depending on the number of people and pets in the home, as well as other concerns from allergic sensitivities to how dusty the air is in your neighborhood to whether anyone in the home smokes.   A true carpet cleaning professional can evaluate your particular needs, and with the right equipment and cleaning solutions, can fulfill those needs for you and your family.</p>
<p>The question now is how to find that “right” professional … and we have the information to help you do just that.</p>
<p>The following is a summary on how to choose the right professional carpet cleaner.  It covers some of the common mistakes made by consumers in choosing a carpet cleaner, and also the four steps you can take to help you in choosing a true “professional.”</p>
<p><strong>MISTAKE #1</strong>:<strong>When  Choosing a carpet cleaner can not based on equipment alone.</strong><br />
No question, your carpet cleaner needs to have first-rate equipment.  But he also needs something else,employees who are skilled and trained at operating the equipment.  Many companies own hot-water extractors, but very few companies teach their employees how to use them properly.  The best way to know that the carpet cleaner’s employees have been properly trained is to make sure the cleaner has been certified by the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) .  Before you choose a carpet cleaner, ask to see written proof of their certification.<strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>MISTAKE #2</strong>: <strong>When Choosing a carpet cleaner based on low price.</strong><br />
Low price could always be a problem in three ways:  (1) low price can be the bait that attracts your phone call.  But once the carpet cleaner gets into your home, he pressures you into a much more expensive job.  (2) Low price can be for “single-process” cleaning.  Rarely does the consumer know what this means and, when told, asks for “dual-process” cleaning instead, which costs much much more.  (3) Low price means the carpet cleaner has cheap equipment, which cannot match the cleaning performance of the superior machines designed to remove the most soil and contaminants, and leave the least amount of residue behind</p>
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<p><strong>MISTAKE #3:</strong> <strong>When Choosing a carpet cleaner based on a single telephone call.</strong><br />
Instead, invite the person to your home and ask for a written quotation.  Then you will  know exactly what the carpet cleaner recommends – and you won’t be the victim of high-pressure sales tactics when the technician steps into your home.  This also allows the carpet cleaner to see and identify  the type of carpet, the level of soil, and measure the exact square meter age  so he is able to give you a more accurate quotation.<strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>MISTAKE #4:</strong> <strong>When Choosing a carpet cleaner who doesn’t offer a money-back guarantee.</strong><br />
Every carpet cleaning company should be fully accountable for its work.  And if you aren’t pleased with the job in every way you should be entitled to a reclean or you shouldn’t have to pay for it. Period.</p>
<p><strong>MISTAKE #5:When Choosing a carpet cleaner without getting comments from his other clients.</strong><br />
Any carpet cleaner could say anything about his past jobs.  And, sadly, some of what he says may not be true.  Make sure you ask for references or read comments from current customers so you can depend on the carpet cleaner and the quality of his work.</p>
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