Price - If an advertised price sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Legitimate business people have legitimate expenses that must be covered to make a profit. They include taxes, insurance, wages and employee benefits, vehicles and quality tools of trade. It is unlikely that a professional carpet cleaner with all these expenses could thoroughly clean your house or business for $10.00 to $15.00 per room.

Quality - Never should the price of cleaning services be the sole criteria for selecting a carpet cleaner. Higher prices do not necessarily mean 'rip-off'. In all professions, quality work deserves a quality price.

Truth in Advertising - Read the fine print in advertised specials to find out exactly what the price includes.

Training - Professional cleaning firms require management and employees to engage in formal training. Consumers should enquire about the training of the person that he/she engages to clean the carpet in the home/business.

Experience - The years of experience a firm has, combined with formal training programs, contribute significantly to the experience and proficiency of its employees.

There is no single criteria for selecting a carpet cleaning service provider. Several combined factors should be considered in the selection decision.

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