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Should I tip the carpet cleaner?

admin — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 11:23:59 +0000

WHUZZZ up peoples ??? Okay, I bought a home recently and the carpet needs cleaning. So should I tip the guy that is gonna come out and clean the carpets ? I am only gonna be charged $80. Whats your suggestion ?

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Tipping is a custom that rewards exceptional PERSONAL service, which is why waiters and taxi drivers get tips. It is not customary to tip workmen/contractors of any kind.

In fact, I would highly recommend having a relatively stern "talk" with your carpet cleaner _before_ the job gets started. Let him know that you expect nothing less than a perfect job, and that you will not pay his asking price for anything less. Then watch him and make sure he is thorough, uses clean water, and so on. The $80 price is a come-on; they hope that you will ask them to do more than the agreed-upon area. Tell him that you’ll think about it if you’re happy with the work.

No tip. You gotta be fair but hard-nosed or you won’t get what you pay for.
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Stain on carpet.. How can I get it out?

admin — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 17:07:38 +0000

My son spilt a huge carton of coke on the floor so I got some soapy water and thought I had cleaned it well enough. Now that it is dry there is a huge stain on my carpet. I’ve tried two different stain removers and when wet, it looks like its gone. But as soon as it dries it’s there again!

Has anyone got any good carpet cleaning tips?

10 points for best answer!

What it sounds like you’re doing is you’re not getting down deep enough.
Carpet fibers are like straws, they suck whatever down, and you think you have it clean on top, but truth is, it’s just all sucked down.

Try getting a carpet brush.
Or just use a towel and make sure you get to the bottom of the stain.
The best stuff to use is two parts water, and one part white vinegar.
Spray that on to the stain, scrub the mixture down, let sit for a minute (not too long), and use good, dry, absorbent towels to suck up the stain (once again, make sure you get the towel down deep), or a water vacuum if you have one.

If this doesn’t work, then I suggest calling/renting a carpet cleaner.

Poll: Need help fast! Am I supposed to tip the carpet cleaning guy?

admin — Sun, 30 May 2010 09:41:34 +0000

Professional carpet cleaner…I moved out as much furniture and (anything on the floor) as I possibly could.
I don’t really have the disposible income…my job is on shaky grounds. Services include removing furniture (and presumably putting it back)…I took out as much as possible so as not to be an * * * hole. I feel badly about not tipping now.

Yep,you’ll make his day! Imagine if you were in his place,and you got tipped,sure you’d be happy : )

How much should I tip the couch/carpet cleaning Guy? (he’s here right now)?

admin — Sat, 29 May 2010 18:00:43 +0000

i am getting a 184 square foot living room carpet cleaned as well as two pieces of stained couches, the cost of it all is $210. We were going to tip him $10 now i think it might be rude. How much do you think is good? Help!!!

ten is great considering that I didn’t think you had to tip at all.

An Online Carpet Cleaning Service

admin — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 15:17:28 +0000

This is internet age. We are connected to people across geographies without physically seeing them. In this age, you can reach out to professionals any time through internet. In carpet cleaning field as well, there is a facility to reach out to professionals online. We are the online carpet cleaning service providers.

Supreme-CarpetCare promises your 100 percent satisfaction in carpet cleaning. Our rates are very low is $20 per room approximately. On our site we also provide free estimates of the carpet care service that you are looking for. Apart then we also provide services like upholstery cleaning and hall stairs and landing cleaning.

There are reviews available for the various carpets cleaning service on different websites. Before choosing to any online carpet cleaning service, it is a good practice to read the reviews of the services. And in case the reviews for the online services are not available, then you may need to talk to people who have used these services. These days a lot of fake websites are there on internet who tries to fool you and take money from you without providing any service for it.

There are some precautions which need to be taken before using any online carpet cleaning service. Firstly, we should check if the website is not a spam. There are many ways to find out this. The tip is not to give out any money till the point you have not received any service and you are not satisfied with their services. You should make sure that you never give out money in advance.

First, we should visit the carpet care website thoroughly. This includes reading the terms and conditions as well. After reading everything, try to identify if there are any hidden costs which they are charging. The common questions which you may you need to ask are:à

Is the cost of equipments and the materials to be used included in the service cost or you need to pay for them separately.

How much time will they take to clean your carpet?

What is the insurance plan- which means that if in case in the carpet cleaning process they end up destroying your carpet then how would they refund the carpet cost to you?

How much time do they need to fix an appointment?

What is the process they would be following to clean your carpet?

How much time do they need to stay in your house?

What will be the mode of payment? It means that will it be online payment or a cash payment?

How many people will be entering your house for carpet cleaning?

In most of the authenticated online carpet cleaning services website, you would find phone numbers or e-mail ids to contact them. Please call them and talk to them about the details of the services you need.

After you are fully satisfied with the conversation with the online carpet care service providers then only go for that service. On most of the websites there is FAQ section as well, which contain the list of the Frequently Asked Questions. You can also look up there for further details. Please first research on all the available options you have for choosing online carpet care service then only end up finalizing on one.

Vernon Purcell
http://www.articlesbase.com/home-improvement-articles/an-online-carpet-cleaning-service-739000.html

An Online Carpet Cleaning Service

admin — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:00:21 +0000

Is the cost of equipments and the materials to be used included in the service cost or you need to pay for them separately.

How much time will they take to clean your carpet?

What is the insurance plan- which means that if in case in the carpet cleaning process they end up destroying your carpet then how would they refund the carpet cost to you?

How much time do they need to fix an appointment?

What is the process they would be following to clean your carpet?

How much time do they need to stay in your house?

What will be the mode of payment? It means that will it be online payment or a cash payment?

How many people will be entering your house for carpet cleaning?

Vernon Purcell
http://www.articlesbase.com/home-improvement-articles/an-online-carpet-cleaning-service-739000.html

Spring cleaning a cluttered house?

admin — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 02:10:32 +0000

I have lots of cutter in my home, 3 kids with more toys then a classroom full of kids could play with and way to many clothes for 5 people. I am so sick of the clutter and the messes. I want to get rid of EVERYTHING that I can. Does anyone have any tips for a GOOD spring cleaning for a beyond cluttered house? I could even use tips for cleaning thing, like house hold remedies for cleaning stains, carpet, hard wood floors, bathrooms, etc. Thanks!!!

Yes good old clutter! I know exactly what you mean!
I usually do one room at the time this way I don’t get overwhelmed with the stuff , every year I go trough the same procedure , select and purge! If the clothes don’t fit anymore or no one wears them get a huge garbage bag and fill it to take to a local charity. I go trough every drawer and purge ,purge and purge! I use Murphy’s soap and wipe all the inside of the drawers and put a new scented liner down, then I move to the closet take everything out wash the walls shelves and put all the clothes that need to be dry cleaned on one pile and lateron they will be put away for next Winter, take all the Spring and Summer things out to be rewashed and ironed, and purge, purge and purge again! I take the curtains down and wash them or dry clean if yours are not washable , clean the windows and screen wash rthe walls and trims down I like Pine Sol for this it gives a nice smell of freshness the room . This is for one room ,then move on to the next and do the same thing , for the toys get bins and have the kids put things away when they are done playing for the day, I clean my wood floor with Murphy’s soap on occasion I wipe it down with a damp cloth and vinegar, I use to rent a steam cleaner until I bought my own now I can clean the carpet anytime that I wish to . Bathrooms I clean every day . For stains you can always keep a few cans of Club Soda available in case on emergency . And now that you are done ,take a break ! But remember that "Women ‘s work is never done"

How to Clean Your Rugs – Spots Treatments

admin — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 02:22:58 +0000

For most people, nothing beats relaxing in a nice, clean home. When you’re in your castle, all the comforts of home are just a few steps away. To maximize the enjoyment you get out of your home, it is necessary to maintain it and keep it at its best, and that includes cleaning your rugs on a regular basis.

Your home is a happy, peaceful, and beautiful place to come into. But when your carpets become too dirty, it can be hard to imagine your home as your castle. After a while you may feel like you have walked into a war zone.

After your rugs and carpets start to look dirty and worn down, there is nothing better than to give them a quick cleaning to make them look new again. No matter whether you choose to clean your rugs yourself or hire a professional, your rugs will thank you for it.

If you want to clean the carpet by yourself, there are some good tips that you should keep in mind. These tips will help keep your carpet in good condition for years to come. Always keep in mind, though, that there are professional carpet and rug cleaners available – they can assist you if you find the job too difficult or just do not have enough time to do it properly.

A great tip on carpet cleaning is to remember not to be too hard on the stain. The stain is likely to spread if you are too harsh while cleaning, and there is even the danger you will push the dirt even further into the fibers of the carpet, which could make cleaning impossible and damage the carpet fibers.

This next suggestion is to remove pet stains and spots immediately. Try to get to the stain out as soon as you can because most carpet stains can be removed provided action is taken quickly and the right product is used. Usually, you only have a few hours to get the stain out, so speed is essential. That way, it’s still possible to call in the professionals if the need remains.

Another important thing to do when cleaning your carpets is to test any chemicals you might want to use before you apply them over the whole carpet. Before you go all-in with a chemical, test an out-of-the way area to make sure the chemical agrees with your rug. If the wrong chemicals are used on certain types of rugs, the rug’s color will quickly dull.

If you don’t feel that you can clean your rugs yourself, then you should contact a professional cleaning company to do it for you. Services such as these have the best carpet cleaning equipment and chemicals for the job, and they also have experience in cleaning all kinds of difficult stains. In a very short space of time, they can return your carpet to a pristine state, allowing you to enjoy your home environment again.

Marcus Jehorus
http://www.articlesbase.com/gardening-articles/how-to-clean-your-rugs-spots-treatments-743786.html

MIRACLE CARPET CLEANER??? –for old make-up stain???

admin — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:15:38 +0000

Anyone know of a really good brand of carpet cleaner that works good on "oil based" stains??? I tried "chem-dry oil-based spot remover" but it didn’t work…its a lipliner stain thats a few months old and its not too bad…but I am moving out and want to have gone before my final cleaning check-out. Any tips (home remedies or brand-name products) would be much appreciated!!

1001 is really good.
also cif [kitchen cleaner] works really well on carpets, upholstery and fabric stains.

also try makeup remover

12 One Minute House Cleaning Shortcuts

admin — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 22:03:02 +0000

Only have a minute for cleaning? No problem. This set of tips will give you some ideas for chores that take less than a minute.

1. Dust One Thing

It only takes a minute to choose one thing and dust it. You can either use a feather duster, a dust spray and a rag, or a dust wipe. Here are some things you can dust quickly:

TV screens
Shelves
Blinds
Ceiling fans
Air Vents

2. Change Vacuum Bag

It doesn’t take much time at all to change your vacuum bag, and it can make your vacuum run more efficiently. A good tip is to take your vacuum outside to change it so the dust from the bag doesn’t go back into the room.

3. Clean a Mirror

A clean mirror makes a room look cleaner. If you don’t have glass cleaner and paper towels, try vinegar and old newspaper. This is a lot less expensive and it works just as well.

4. Change Towels

Fresh towels make a room smell great, whether they’re in the kitchen or the bathroom. It takes less than a minute, and it freshens up the whole room.

5. Change Trash Bags

Even if you don’t have time to take the trash all the way out, just taking full bags out of the cans and replacing them with clean bags can help tidy up when you only have a minute.

6. Sort Todays Mail

Mail can really pile up if left alone. If you take 30 seconds every day to organize that day’s mail, you’ll have a lot less clutter. Don’t be afraid to throw away junk mail.

7. Treat a Stain

Got an extra minute? Treat that nasty stain that you noticed last week. Here are some tips:

Flush stains with water.
Blot the stain with a dry cloth.
Apply a mild cleaner and let set.
Blot again.

8. Take Care of Plants

A minute is more than enough time to care for your favorite houseplants. If they need water, fill a pitcher so you can water them all faster. Take a pair of scissors with you to snip off dead vines or leaves.

9. Wipe Down Forgotten Areas

Grab a wet washcloth and quickly wipe down areas that might be forgotten when cleaning. Areas like:

Doorknobs
Remote controls
Light switches
Handles
Telephones

10. Sweep Entryways

Most entryways are small and take less than a minute to sweep. Grab your broom and dustpan and you’ll be finished before you begin. You can even cheat and sweep dust onto the carpet, then use the carpet-sweeper to clean it up.

11. Shake out a Floor Mat

Floor mats are sometimes forgotten during cleaning. If you have an extra minute, grab a mat or two and shake them out outside. This will reduce the amount of dust in your home as well as keep those mats fresh and clean.

12. Collect Garbage in a Room

If you don’t have time to clean a whole room but want to make it look a little bit better, clear out the garbage. Grab a trash bag or a waste paper basket and start stuffing. You’ll find that this improves the look of a room dramatically.

Allan Wilson
http://www.articlesbase.com/home-and-family-articles/12-one-minute-house-cleaning-shortcuts-95428.html