Tuesday, June 26, 2007

Professional Care Of The Carpet By The Best Carpet Cleaners

By Markus Skupeika

In the modern society mankind put the value of the nice and upholds things. It can be house hold things like carpet, rug and many other things that increase the look of the related things. It is very hazardous to clean the carpet of its own. People are always on the look out for carpet cleaning service San Jose, California.

When anything is spilled on carpet surface, removal results are best when stain is treated immediately, before it dries. Water sponging over area will dilute stain, but be careful not to spread stain farther.

It is perfectly safe to have a go at cleaning your carpet yourself. In fact, it will probably not only be a cheaper job, but a better one too. There are a few points that you should consider first, however. First, always take the time to read and digest instructions. Second, be careful when measuring out cleaning solutions. Using more than is recommended does not mean that your carpet will be cleaned better. Ratios should be strictly adhered to in order to ensure the carpet dries properly without artificial drying being necessary. If your carpet stays wet for too long, it can promote growth of mold and other nastiness.

If you do what I do and always remove shoes before walking on my carpet, you won't have too many problems. But this isn't always practical and carpet will gradually pick up small grains of grit and dust, causing premature wear and degradation. When you think of the cost of new carpet, it is amazing that so many people don't really give maintenance of this expensive investment much thought. According to the best carpet cleaners a good initial dirt trap is the door mat. They are worth their weight in gold when it comes to protecting your carpet. Always shake them out to keep the perfect condition of the carpet.

When selecting a cleaning service in the Orange Country, the main factor to consider is the operators’ skill and ability. Ask reputable carpet dealers in the own area whom they recommend. Satisfied customers may also suggest a cleaner to contact. Carpet or the rug cleaners of longstanding reputation can usually be relied upon to provide satisfactory service. They cannot provide guarantees, however, because of the range of quality and wear they face in the carpets and rugs they clean.

When you've narrowed your choices down to a few carpet cleaners, make sure that each carpet cleaner is licensed, insured and bonded so that both parties are protected in the event of any negligence or accidental damage and have experienced in carpet dry cleaning.

Some carpet cleaners carry a seal of approval from flooring companies and are members of larger organizations. In addition, many national carpet cleaning chains offer 24-hour hotlines for any problems that may occur after cleaning.

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Friday, June 15, 2007

Getting the Best Deal on Charleston Carpet Cleaning

By James C

Are you looking for a local carpet cleaner to help you restore your carpets? If so, you might be concerned about how to get the best deal on your carpet cleaning. Read this article for a few tips to assure that you do not pay too much for a good Charleston carpet cleaner.

First I need to clarify the difference of getting a good deal and getting a cheap carpet cleaning. The difference is huge. A good deal is when you get a fair price for a cleaning job that is up to your standards. A cheap carpet cleaning is when you get the cheapest possible price which is usually the worst possible cleaning. So you want a good deal and not a cheap carpet cleaning.

To get a good price you must first and foremost shop around. Call a couple of cleaners inquiring about rates and ask what is included for the price. Some prices seem good until you add on the extras which some Charleston cleaners like to charge. Make sure that everything that you need is included in the price.

Another thing you can do to save money on carpet cleaning is to offer to do some of the work yourself. Move furniture completely out of the room and offer to pre vacuum the carpeting yourself. Many carpet cleaners will give you a discount for this since it saves them time. You must actually do the vacuuming however and you should have the furniture moved well in advance of your cleaners arrival.

Lastly, you should ask about referral discounts. This may not save you money immediately but you can save money on your next cleaning often by just referring the cleaner or other friends, neighbors and relatives.

As you can see there are many ways to save money on carpet cleaning. Just remember that you do get what you pay for so be careful about who you hire and be suspicious of prices that are way too low. Good luck.

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Sunday, June 10, 2007

Success In Marketing Your Carpet Cleaning Business

By John Braun

The biggest problem with the carpet cleaning industry is that anyone can get in with little money. In many cases, carpet cleaning businesses are started on less than a few thousand dollars. Then, the start-up "entrepreneurs" jump in with no marketing plan. The only way they know to compete is by price. They figure if they charge the cheapest prices in town, they'll get lots of business.

Don't feel bad if that's how you started. Heck, it's how I started. But what you can do is use your competitor's lack of education to your advantage. Based on most of the advertising I see, it won't be hard to beat them.

First, make sure you have a reason for you existence. Why is your company needed in your market place? What is your unique selling proposition? If you are just another carpet cleaner, you might as well quit and get a real job. I'm sure your city has enough average Joe cleaners. You must have an aim on offering something different to your community.

Some examples on market differentiation would be: pet odor removal specialty, highest level of service, oriental rug expert, or steam cleaning with fast drying. The idea is to offer something that nobody else in your area markets very well. It's okay if there is another company doing it. Just make sure it's something that isn't already heavily marketed in your area.

After you've differentiated yourself, make sure all your marketing complements each other. For example, if your position is that you give the highest level of service, you shouldn't charge average prices. If you convince your client that you give the highest level of service and the price quote you give is comparable to other companies, they'll sense something is wrong. Subconsciously, they won't believe your entire message.

If you are the pet odor removal specialist, you should run ads about pet odor. But don't stop there. Do everything you can to promote how wonderful life can be with pets. Have a section in your newsletter with a plug for the humane society. Put a blog on your website written by your dog. Be active in local animal groups. Advertise in their newsletters. Paint your van like a huge spotted puppy. Go crazy with it. Do something different.

Consumers love to spend money on a company with new ideas. The world doesn't need another seafood restaurant. But a seafood restaurant where you catch the food yourself, and the chef prepares your meal in front of you would be something unique.

Everything you say to sell your service is marketing. It should all tell the same story of your market position. Don't be boring. Break out of the box. Heck, don't even keep the box around. Throw it in the trash.

Be different and people will beg to do business with you.

John Braun is a copywriter with Hitman Advertising. John started his carpet cleaning company while majoring in advetising so he could practice his advertising skills. Now, he teaches cleaners to STOP wasting money and start profit from their advertising.

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Monday, June 04, 2007

From "Cleaning Lady" to Entrepreneur: How Your Cleaning Business can Benefit from the Images

By Rosana Hart

Many people never consider entering the cleaning business because of the images it has.

"Be a janitor (or cleaning lady or maid)? Me? That's too demeaning!" is a common reaction.

In the past, these jobs had very low status. Nobody with a college degree would be caught dead doing them. These ideas are slowing changing, but since the business of cleaning only has about 6% self-employed entrepreneurs, it's still true that a lot of the jobs where you work for other people are dead-end and low-paying.

If you are thinking of starting a cleaning business, you may have felt a little uncertain about how you would explain your new activity to family and friends. What would your sometimes-too-blunt friends say? How much teasing would you have to endure?

It's been said that every negative has the seeds of a positive in it, and that's certainly true here. Fear of what other people will think means that a lot of people never will never consider the opportunities here... and you can laugh all the way to the bank!

Today's self-employed cleaning business owners are entrepreneurs. That's just a fancy way of saying that they have a lot of freedom to create a business that makes an excellent profit, working hours they set. They can choose their clients.

Rosana Hart offers business and other information at her site http://www.infoandhelp.com

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