FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
All Fresh Carpet Cleaners uses 5 different types of carpet cleaning methods that are available in this new age 21 St century. Wall to wall carpet became popular in the United States in the 1950s – now that has been over 70 years and most carpet cleaning companies are still only using just 1 method for cleaning. We do not subscribe to the old-fashion one method way for cleaning, there are many different ways to clean various types of carpet because the carpet fibers are not all made the same. Different types of carpet will require a different type of cleaning method and professional carpet cleaning machine. We use hot water extraction (steam) cleaning, encapsulation cleaning, dry cleaning, bonnet cleaning, and VLM cleaning.
Yes, we highly recommend that you vacuum at least one day before or the day that the crew will arrive for the cleaning. Vacuum cleaning your home or business regularly is essential for good health; the ultimate goal of vacuuming is to safeguard your health. Did you know that humans shed over 1 million skin cells per hour? These dead skin cells mingle with airborne dust (soil particles) and accumulate in carpets, rugs, and furniture. They provide a great developing environment for dust mites and other dangerous microorganisms. So when you do not vacuum regularly, the tiny microbes are constantly floating around from you walking on the soiled carpet or sitting on your soiled furniture, which can cause a lot of serious problems for humans, especially small babies because they are closer to the floor, people with asthma and inhalant-related allergies, and also the elderly.
Typically, an area is a room that is up to 300 square feet (that is 15 x 20 or approximately the size of a two-car garage). Living room/dining room combos are considered two areas. Any area over 300 square feet but less than 600 square feet is priced as two areas. Non-standard areas (baths, halls, landings, walk-in-closets, etc.) are priced separately from the standard areas, usually at a lesser price. Please know that these room sizes may vary by location.
On average, it will take approximately 20 minutes per room. This time can vary greatly depending on the amount of furniture to be moved, how soiled the carpet is, and any necessary spot removal treatments.
No. We generally do not have our carpet cleaning technicians move furniture, because it is dangerous, and should be done by professional movers. Fragile items, memorabilia, antiques and etc.. could be damage or destroyed. A multitude of injuries can arise from moving heavy furniture. Lifting furniture puts a strain on the back of knees and can affect the technicians ability to clean effectively. Moving furniture also can increase the risk of injury for our technicians causing possibly life-changing injuries that can affect them permanently.
Dry time is affected by humidity, temperature and air flow to the area. It can take anywhere between 4 - 6 hours for the carpet to completely dry, depending on the aforementioned variables. Using fans in any rooms cleaned and turning your air conditioning or heating system on, depending on the time of year, can help accelerate drying time. Be sure to leave the protective blocks under furniture legs and any paper used with upholstered items in place until the carpet and/or furniture is completely dry to avoid any color transfer. You may walk on your carpet immediately after cleaning, but avoid wearing street shoes, as they may re-soil your carpet. We suggest wearing clean rubber soled shoes. Be especially careful when walking from damp, carpeted areas on to non-carpeted areas to avoid slipping.
The problem results from residues being left in the carpet which attract dirt. Usually this is caused by the use of soap in the cleaning process that hasn’t been rinsed out completely. Our specially formulated solution and hot water extraction cleaning process leaves little to no residue behind to attract dirt.
Although most spots that are removed from carpet do not reappear, some substances in carpet backing may wick to the surface after cleaning. If this happens, please give us a call as soon as possible.
We cannot guarantee that we will remove all spots or stains. There are substances that can permanently discolor the carpet fibers. The age of the carpet and the type of carpet fibers also plays a factor in this. The technician will try to determine if this is the case prior to cleaning, but they are not always able to determine this before trying to remove the spots.
As the carpet dries, these bubbles or ripples should start to lay flat again. Once it is dry, they should be virtually unnoticeable. This is usually a sign that the carpet was in need of re-stretching prior to the cleaning. If these ripples do not go away after it is completely dry, please contact us as soon as possible.
We cannot guarantee that the cleaning will get rid of all the fleas. We usually recommend that the customer kill the adult fleas first by whichever method they prefer. This is something that a professional exterminator might be able to help with. Please keep in mind that the carpet is not the only place fleas will lay eggs. You might consider having your upholstery treated and cleaned as well as any area rugs or pet beds since fleas can invade these areas too.
When comparing prices, make sure you ask a lot of questions, and please keep a few things in mind. There are no hidden fees or additional charges. Also, we never sub-contact, so our technicians are always background checked, drug tested and properly trained employees. This is what allows us to stand behind the quality of all of our work.
We are happy to work with you to correct any situation that may arise. In some cases, this can mean spot cleaning specific areas of concern or even completely re-cleaning the area in question. In the end, we’re not satisfied until you are !