When searching for a London carpet cleaning company you have to take into account the following:
- Quality. The quality of the carpet cleaning services is very important. Ask for references from happy clients.
- How long have they been in the carpet cleaning business? If they are just starting, there is a high possibility of you getting a rookie carpet cleaner who can damage your soft furnishings.
- Insurance. Are they adequately insured? Their carpet cleaning must be covered by a comprehensive insurance policy which will pay in case of a damage to the item worked upon. Many “just started” carpet cleaning companies in London tend to cut start-up costs by taking out cheap public liability insurance policies, which normally will cover any “accidental damage” but the item being cleaned.An example of an accidental damage is the following scenario: you iron a shirt and accidentally drop the iron on the carpet and burn it. If you iron a shirt and burn the shirt – this is not an accidental damage – this is neglegance or a lack of training/care/professionalism, as insurance companies call it. The same applies to carpet cleaning – if the carpet cleaner shrinks the carpet while cleaning it (or does any damage to it during the cleaning process) it will not be classed as an accidental damage and your claim will not be covered. So be careful – ask what the insurance policy will cover and have it in writing.
- Prices. How much they charge? Do not go for the extremely cheap quote for it is normally the worst quality of carpet cleaning. Reputable London carpet cleaning companies have expensive carpet and upholstery cleaning equipment, offices and staff to whom they pay wages so their quotes are not the cheapest, but you can expect a good and reliable cleaning service. If they have been around for a while that is a good sign. There is no chance of someone providing poor carpet cleaning service and surviving for years in the carpet cleaning London business.
