Rental Machines vs Professional Carpet Cleaning

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Rental Machines vs Professional Carpet Cleaning

We were recently carpet cleaning in Swansea and a new customer asked us a common question…

“What is the difference between hiring a rental machine and using a professional carpet cleaning company?”

There are many differences…

You may be able to hire a rental machine for £25-£50 but when you consider that some professional machines cost over £10,000, it should be obvious that the results of the clean will be worlds apart!

Low price rarely equates to good value…

Apart from the huge difference in power and the effectiveness of the machines, a good carpet cleaning company will be skilled in stain identification and the use of specialist products.

It is also worth considering the potential damage that cheap or harsh chemicals can cause to some fabrics and carpets. The chemicals supplied with some machines (and often used by part-time cowboys!) are often inadequate or unsuitable for the job in hand.

We believe that you are far better off simply vacuuming your carpets regularly and hiring a professional carpet & upholstery cleaning company every 12-18 months. Otherwise you risk your cheap rental machine leaving you with carpets that have been over-wet (shrinkage) or harbouring sticky residue.

 

All professional carpet cleaning companies should be following a thorough and safe process and not taking any short-cuts…

Our Cleaning Process:

Step 1: Pre- Inspection – We carry out a thorough pre-inspection that involves checking the fibre and construction of the carpets and identify unique and possible permanent stains.

Step 2: Furniture Moving – Our pricing includes the careful moving of any items of furniture when necessary.

Step 3: Commercial Vacuum – We use a powerful industrial vacuum cleaner that removes any dry soiling.

Step 4: Pre-spray and Pre-spot – A pre-conditioning agent is applied to break down the general and traffic area soiling. Individual stains are treated with the appropriate solutions to give the best chance of removal.

Step 5: Soil Extraction and Rinse – Using steam at up to 225 degrees Fahrenheit our powerful machine will simultaneously extract soil particles and moisture, avoiding any potential for over wetting.

Step 6: Post-Spot – We inspect the carpet again and if any stubborn stains remain, they will receive extra treatment with specialist solutions to ensure the best chance of removal.

Step 7: Carpet Groom – The carpets are groomed with a professional groomer. This process lifts the carpet pile and aids fast drying. It also leaves your carpets looking fantastic!

Step 8: Turbo Dry – If deemed necessary, a turbo dryer will be used to remove any excess moisture from the carpet.

Step 9: Final Inspection – We will inspect the carpets on completion of the work and check that you are thrilled with the results! Your carpets will be left soft and fresh! If you have asked for Scotchgard protection to be applied to your carpets, we will apply it at this stage. Although an optional extra, it does prolong the life of carpets and furnishings and minimises the likelihood of any future permanent stains.

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Quality Carpet Cleaners in Cardiff

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In this new digital world, we are bombarded with headlines, offers and special deals via the internet that seem to be too good to be true. In the carpet cleaning industry, this is often the case…

There are some genuinely great special offers that reputable carpet cleaning companies will offer their customers; offers that benefit both the the homeowner and the business.

A good example is the ‘free room’ offer that is available if the customer has a minimum number of rooms cleaned (providing the business hasn’t temporarily inflated prices in order to compensate for your ‘free room’ of carpet cleaning…!)

Another common special offer is to advertise a basic price for a full home: 2 Bed House From Only £60…

 

There are many issues with an offer such as this…

– How many carpets does this deal actually include?

– Is the price fully inclusive of 2 large bedrooms, at least 1 lounge / diner and hall, stairs and landing?

– Does it include pre-vacuuming, mechanical agitation and steam extraction with a machine of the required standard?

– Is the technician capable and trained in advanced stain removal?

– Will your furniture be carefully moved and replaced?

– Will excess moisture be removed from the carpets so that you can walk on them?

– Are you going to get the best results possible!?

 

If you are actually offered all the above work for £60, I would suggest checking the quality of machines and products that the business is using!

 

Value for Money

The current availability of supermarket rental machines and similar under-powered equipment, has meant that many have been able to enter the industry with little to no training and a small budget.

Advanced, professional carpet cleaning machines are NOT cheap… Some machines can cost in the region of £15,000-£20,000!!!

If you factor in the cost of buying such quality equipment and products, attaining the recognised industry qualifications, annual and staff training, and having full insurance, it is easy to see that there may be a reason for such a cheap offer…

Usually, the job will be carried out with equipment that is simply not up to the job! At best, the results will not be what they could be. At worst, you may be left with damaged, shrunk carpets, uncovered by insurance…

Quality carpet and upholstery cleaning needn’t cost the earth…

But neither should it be relegated to a service that is differentiated merely by price.

Carried out with the best professional equipment, it is safe and effective and actually saves you a small fortune in replacing your carpets.

 

For quality, fully insured carpet cleaners in Cardiff and throughout South Wales, call Edwards Jeffery today on 0800 028 2788 / 07530 532208.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Upholstery Cleaning Tips

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It is important to know how to care for your upholstery if you want it to last longer and avoid permanent stains. Here are some tips for caring for your fabric upholstery (leather and suede will differ).

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  • Time is of the essence. Deal with any spills immediately! the first thing is to blot the stain (don’t rub or scrub!) to remove as much as possible and stop it from setting in a larger area.
  • Turn cushions regularly
  • Avoid exposing your upholstery to direct sunlight to avoid discolouration
  • Do not leave printed items on your upholstery as this can often lead to dye transfer
  • Regularly vacuum your upholstery and don’t forget to include…
  • The cushion
  • The arm rests
  • The base of the sofa

 

Regular Professional Upholstery Cleaning

It is recommended that upholstery is professionally cleaned every 12-18 months in order to retain its colour and appearance and delay the wearing process.

Upholstery fabrics can vary greatly and can be dyed with different colours. If you are in any doubt of how best to remove a fresh spill, then please feel free to give me a call; I’m more than happy to give you FREE stain removal advice over the phone!

 

Kind Regards,

Melissa (07530 532208)