Questions to Ask Carpet Cleaning Companies about Their Service

Published: 07/02/2009 by V. Hartwig

Google “carpet cleaning companies in Los Angeles” and you get 2,500,000 results. With so many carpet cleaning companies to choose from, how do you know where to go or which one to choose? Finding the right carpet cleaning service for your home is easy if you know where to go and what questions to ask.

Start your search by visiting the best online directory for carpet cleaning companies, www.carpetcleaning.org. Our nation-wide list of carpet cleaning companies will provide you with a great starting point for finding the best company for you. Read the reviews posted by other consumers, and narrow down your selection of potential carpet cleaning companies to your top three or four.

After you have created your list of potential carpet cleaning companies, contact each company and ask them a series of questions that will help you to make your final decision. These questions should include, but are not limited to:

• Do you charge by the hour or by the room? Do you provide custom quotes for your service?

• What type of carpet cleaning do you provide? Steam cleaning, foam cleaning, dry cleaning, shampooing? (For information about each of these types of cleaning see our article on “What Types of Carpet Cleaning Service are Available”)

• Does your fee include furniture moving? If so, do you have any limitations on the type of furniture you will move?

• What do I need to do to prepare my home for your service?

• Is the pre-treatment of stains included?

• Do you provide any special cleaning for high traffic areas?

• How often do your recommend cleaning of my carpets?

• Do you also clean upholstery and area rugs?

• How long does cleaning normally take?