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To extend the life of your carpet and to help remove allergens and dirt from your home, most major carpet manufacturers recommend you have your carpets professionally cleaned at least once a year.
The challenge for many homeowners, though, is knowing just who to hire. There are a variety of cleaning methods available and not all of them are acceptable to some carpet manufacturers. Many will not honor the carpets warranty to cover damage if their specified cleaning method is not followed.
When you open the phone book, there are 6,000 carpet cleaners in it and theyre all offering you a deal, said Charlie OConnell, owner of Magna Dry Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning in West Chester Township. What do you do? I think you should look at the longevity of the people in business and their reputation.
A reputable carpet cleaner can break down your cleaning options for you and help you make the right choice for your carpet.
Hot water extraction, more commonly known as steam cleaning, is the most popular cleaning technique and the one recommended by most carpet manufacturers. It involves spraying a solution of hot water and a cleaning agent into the carpet, then extracting it all with a powerful vacuum.
Source: Cincinnati.com