Finding a Good Carpet Cleaner

About how old do you think carpet is? Believe it or not, wall to wall carpeting is as old as rugs - and rugs have a history dating back to the time of ancient Egyptians, Romans, and Greeks.

1. Get referrals through friends.

2. Ask the company for references.

3. Find a company who's been in business for several years.

4. Choose a company that's licensed and bonded.

5. Ask if the company belongs to any trade groups.

6. Make sure the individual technician coming to your home has formal training.

7. Avoid companies that contact you. Instead, seek out a company when you need one.

8. Pay by the square foot if possible. As of November 1999, the Florida average is 20 cents per square foot.

9. You get what you pay for. Truck- mounted equipment is more expensive, but it's also 30 times more powerful.

Author Paul White represents FloridaHomeBuild.com. A site designed to help home owners from Florida locate local home contractors with their home improvement projects.
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