No other item in your home absorbs more and can affect the appearance of your home like your carpets.
To maintain your carpets appearance, your carpets should be professionally cleaned every six to twelve months. Unlike professional cleaning, most rented carpet cleaning equipment leaves carpet wet with detergent residue. At ServiceMaster Clean® we have the equipment and expertise to remove dirt, detergent, and moisture.
Our exclusive carpet cleaning process includes:
Preliminary inspection of your carpets to determine the best cleaning method
Pre-treatment of spots and stains
Pre-application of cleaning products to loosen ground-in soil
Rinsing your carpet with clear hot water
Post-treatment of any residual stains
Carpet grooming for efficient drying and a uniform appearance
Placing pads under furniture legs to protect the carpet while it dries
Final inspection with you to ensure your complete satisfaction
Carpet Maintenance Tips
Have carpets professionally cleaned at least once a year: A professional cleaner has the equipment and expertise to fully remove dirt and detergent from your carpet. More importantly, they can remove most of the moisture in your carpet, something that most rental and purchased cleaning equipment does not do.
Vacuum carpets at least once a week: Up to 80% of dirt in carpets is loose dirt that can be removed with regular vacuuming.
Use doormats: Keep dirt, and especially sand, out of the house and off the rugs by using a doormat.
Protect the surface: Have your carpet fibers protected by a carpet protectant like Scothchgard Carpet Protector.
Rotate furniture: Premature wear and tear and soiling take place when traffic paths are unchanged.
Blot spills: Quickly clean up spills with a dry, clean cloth or clean towel by blotting. Protect the area until dry.
Spot Removal Techniques
Remember that the best time to clean up most spots and spills is right after they occur. Follow the techniques below on how to use the proper agents. Be sure to pretest a small area to make sure that the fabric will not bleed or get damaged during the treatment.
1. If liquid, blot up as much as possible with a clean cloth.
2. If the material is dry, loosen residue with a spatula. Scrape or vacuum up as much of the resude as you can.
3. Dampen clean cloth with the proper cleaning agent for the particular type of spot.
4. Blot area gently, working from the outer edge to the center of the spot. Turn the cloth frequently so you are always using a clean area.
5. Repeat this process until the spot is removed or until you no longer have a transfer of the spot on your cloth. Be careful not to get the carpet excessively wet.
6. Blot the spot with water. Blot any excess moisture.
7. Align the carpet pile. Protect the are from any traffic and allow to dry.
8. If that doesn’t work, call ServiceMaster Home Care!
