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The
truck-mounted hot water extraction unit is the most
effective cleaning system available
today. Likewise, it's one of the most expensive units on
the market. With The average cost at $17,000 per unit,
low end firms cannot offer it.

However,
if you want the job done right, choose a company that
will thoroughly clean your carpets/ upholstery/ tile using a
state-of-the-art truck mounted steam cleaning machine,
rinse, extract, turbo dry, and you'll KNOW they are
clean.
Ever Been “Soaked” On A
Carpet Cleaning? Well ours dries FAST!
When you select a carpet cleaner, you'll choose from a wide
variety of cleaning methods and prices.
There is no heat or rinsing in so called dry
methods, therefore no deep cleaning.
So your best value is a deep steam cleaning which is designed
to clean thoroughly AND dry quickly. That is what Clean
and Dry is all about.
Stainmaster Warranty Requirements?
Care Tips From Stainmaster
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GUIDELINES FOR
STAINMABTER WARRANTY
COMPLIANCE
Routine Care
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Vacuuming removes dirt that dulls appearance.
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Select
a vacuum with good suction and strong beater bars, which
brush the carpet and loosen dirt.
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Change
vacuum bags and filters regularly.
Professional Cleaning
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Get
your carpets professionally cleaned at least every 12
months, even if you clean them yourself in between.
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Lighter shade carpet may require cleaning more often.
MISCONCEPTION: Having the right equipment is
all a company needs to clean your carpets/ upholstery/ tile, properly.
Absolutely False.
Many companies have truck
mounted cleaners, but very few companies teach their
employees how to use them properly. This is why it's
important that you choose your cleaner carefully.
The best cleaning companies are those that
have been certified by the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning
and Restoration Certification, known as the IICRC.
Certification means education.
Knowing the
fiber content and construction of what is being cleaned is a
very important factor. Also where tile is concerned there
are potential construction defects in some installations.
We of course go beyond that, and have only the
owners of the company coming out to service your home.
We
want to offer only the best
and most clients agree that we
are very reasonably priced considering the level of service
we offer.
Before you choose a carpet cleaner, ask to
see if their level of experience, equipment, training, and
manner of service is consistent with what you REALLY want.
The Importance of Value and Price?
Price is what you pay. Value is what you
get. When you select a carpet/upholstery/tile cleaner,
you'll choose from a wide variety of cleaning methods and
prices.
Shaw Industries, the world's largest carpet
manufacturer, recommends hot water extraction from a
truck-mounted unit, and using a portable unit only in areas
where the truck-mounted unit won't reach. Here's why:
A truck-mounted unit cleans much better than
a portable unit for three reasons:
(1) It heats the water to a higher
temperature. For every 18 degree increase in temperature
above 118 degrees F, you double the water's cleaning
ability. So, if the water temperature is 136 degrees F, it
will clean twice as well as water that is 118 degrees F. 154
degree water will clean four times as well as 118 degree
water. And so on, until you reach a water temperature of 250
degrees F.
(2) It shoots the cleaning solution into your
carpet at a higher pressure, which breaks up the dirt,
bacteria, chemicals and pollens. 300 to 400 pounds per
square inch is the optimum pressure for truck-mount hot
water extraction. 950 psi for tile, 150psi for furniture.
(3) The machine uses stronger suction to draw
the dirt, chemicals, bacteria, pollens and tobacco smoke
residue out of your carpet.
Not surprisingly, having your carpet
thoroughly cleaned by an IICRC certified master cleaner with
truck-mount hot water extraction costs more than renting a
shampooer at the corner grocery store. If you bought the
cheapest carpeting you could find, then renting a small
shampooer might be all you need. No question, it will get
out some of the dirt--but the key word here is "some". It
will not get out many of the pollens, chemicals, bacteria
and dust mite residues.
On the other hand--if you want your carpet/
furniture/ tile to look good and give you years of
dependable service--then you need to take extra good care of
it.
This means you need to have it cleaned by a
skilled, qualified technician at least every six months to
two years, depending on the amount of soiling and foot
traffic it receives. And you need to have it cleaned
thoroughly and disinfected, as only a truck-mount hot water
extractor can do.
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