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How to Find the Best Carpet, Rug, and Upholstery Cleaner in Santa Clara County, CA

With all the mud tracked into the house during the California rainy season, carpets and other household upholstery require regular professional cleaning and maintenance. Fortunately, there are many quality, low-cost carpet cleaners in the Santa Clara County area to choose from. Whether you need carpet cleaning, rug cleaning or upholstery cleaning, read on to learn more about effective ways to find the best carpet cleaning companies in San Jose, Mountain View, Los Gatos, Cupertino and Gilroy.  more »

Updated November 21, 2007

Top 8 Carpet Cleaners & Rug Cleaners in Santa Clara County

G & G Carpet-Rug & Upholstery
(650) 856-9551
4043 Transport St
Palo Alto, CA 94303

Areas Served: Santa Clara, San Jose, Mt View, Los Gatos, Cupertino, Sunnyvale, Campbell CA

Lee Carpet Cleaners
(650) 493-3809
537 Ashton Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94306

Areas Served: San Jose, Campbell CA, Palo Alto, Cupertino, Mt View, Milpitas, Los Altos

Jamil Oriental Carpets
(650) 321-1819
431 S California Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94306

Areas Served: San Jose, Santa Clara, Saratoga, Campbell CA, Sunnyvale, Los Gatos, Palo Alto

Renaissance Cleaning Co
(650) 329-9447
917 Baines St
Palo Alto, CA 94303

Areas Served: Campbell CA, San Jose, Santa Clara, Mountain View, Los Altos, Palo Alto, Sunnyvale

Carpetech Inc
94025
1135 Hamilton CT
West Menlo Park, CA 94025

Areas Served: San Jose, Campbell CA, Santa Clara, Mt View, Sunnyvale, Los Altos, Palo Alto

American Professional Carpet Care
(650) 322-7779
164 Jefferson Dr # D
West Menlo Park, CA 94025

Areas Served: Milpitas, San Jose, Saratoga, Santa Clara, Campbell CA, Morgan Hill, Sunnyvale CA

Clean Things
(650) 368-9934
1036 15th Ave
Redwood City, CA 94063

Areas Served: San Jose, Morgan Hill, Milpitas, Santa Clara, Campbell CA, Los Altos, Saratoga

Machell Carpet Rug & Upholstery Cleaners
(408) 745-1183
1265 Montecito Ave
Mountain View, CA 94043

Areas Served: Santa Clara, San Jose, Campbell CA, Sunnyvale, Mt View, Milpitas, Morgan Hill, Los Altos

How to Find the Best Carpet, Rug, and Upholstery Cleaner in Santa Clara County, CA 

How long have you been putting off scrubbing that wine stain off of the dining room carpet? How often do you rearrange your furniture to hide the evidence of your toddler's path of destruction? Unfortunately, spills and small accidents are a part of everyday life. And sometimes, the cleaning products at the grocery store just don't cut it. This is where the help of a professional carpet and upholstery cleaner in Santa Clara County comes in handy.

Carpet, Rug, and Upholstery Cleaners Perform Numerous Services
Carpet, rug, and upholstery cleaners use varying techniques to clean different kinds of stains, in addition to other related tasks. You can locate the right carpet cleaner in Santa Clara County by the tasks they advertise, such as all fabric cleaning, bonnet cleaning, steam cleaning, dry cleaning, commercial cleaning, hand washing, edge cleaning, pre-spot cleaning, or spot cleaning by hand. Some carpet cleaners will even move your furniture for you beforehand at no additional cost. If you have specialty textiles that need attention, some carpet, rug, and upholstery cleaning companies can clean drapery, wool, hand woven rugs, Persian rugs, Navajo rugs, Turkish rugs, Chinese fabrics, or detailed carpet weaving. Some carpet, rug and upholstery cleaners use special commercial techniques to remove gum, pet odors, bed bugs, pet urine, wax, tar, wine, nail polish, dry soil, browning, and mildew. At your request, certain carpet and rug cleaning specialists can use products that are environmentally safe, odorless, baby safe, and hypoallergenic. Many carpet, rug, and upholstery cleaners are restoration specialists as well, applying HazMat strategies to steam sterilize, repair, dehumidify, disinfect, and deodorize your carpets, rugs, and furniture. Certified cleaning specialists can even clean up sewer and toilet messes (including tile grout cleaning), perform fire restoration, perform rapid structural drying, high-powered emergency water extraction, or water and flood damage restoration. Some carpet, rug, and upholstery specialists can attend to rug sizing or carpet re-stretching. Most carpet care specialists can protect your fabric and carpet as well by applying zero-residue cleaning procedures, Scotchguard, and other protective stain guards. Some of these local businesses are even licensed ASID industry partners who understand the importance of every element in your décor.

Carpet, Rug, and Upholstery Cleaning Companies Use Advanced Tools and Tactics
Carpet, rug, and upholstery specialists use powerful, industrial equipment to repair your carpet staining or damage. For heavy duty cleaning, upholstery cleaners can bring self-contained carpet extraction machines and pressure washers. They don't just reserve heavy equipment for commercial or industrial jobs. If you need cleaning in your home, carpet cleaners can use Rotovacs, turbo dryers, dehumidifiers, rapid drying equipment, and buffers. Regardless of the severity of your staining, quality carpet, rug, and upholstery cleaners will carry all of the materials necessary to return your carpets and fabric to their original value.

There Are Many Choices of Carpet, Rug, and Upholstery Cleaning Companies in Santa Clara County
There are quite a large number of carpet cleaning businesses in the Santa Clara County area. In fact, there are enough of these companies for some of them to devote their efforts to a specific niche of the carpet and upholstery cleaning industry—A carpet, rug, and upholstery cleaner that only accommodates commercial-sized projects probably won't be available to spot clean your apartment. But a quick skim of the carpet cleaning companies on this page will provide the results you need.
The Prime Buyer's Report has listed the top 10 carpet, rug, and upholstery cleaners in Santa Clara County as G & G Carpet-Rug & Upholstery, Lee Carpet Cleaners, Jamil Oriental Carpets, Renaissance Cleaning Co, Carpetech Inc, American Professional Carpet Care, Clean Things, Machell Carpet Rug & Upholstery Cleaners. Other carpet, rug, and upholstery cleaners in Santa Clara County include .

There Are Other Ways to Locate Discount, Quality Carpet Cleaning Services in Santa Clara County
There are several resources that can help you find the right carpet cleaner. Once you see the huge local selection, the choices and varieties can seem overwhelming. But we can help. The Prime Buyer's Report has gathered some useful resources for your search. Unlike the pitfalls you might come across during your own web search, these websites and publications are unbiased and consumer friendly. Take a look at the different options we've found in The Prime Buyer's Report article "Key Resources for Carpet, Rug and Upholstery Cleaning in Santa Clara County".

Updated November 21, 2007
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How to Choose a Good Santa Clara County Carpet Cleaner 

Step 1: Describe Work
It's important that you can explain exactly what you need from a carpet cleaner. When you first contact potentials, let them know the size of the area to be cleaned (actually get out the measuring tape if you don't already know), any stains, burns, or other imperfections you want corrected, and the severity of the problems at hand. There are a variety of treatments available to remediate these problems, and the more complex the solution, the higher your estimate will be. So be conservative with your preferences and thorough with your description. Also, be consistent in the way that you present the information so each carpet, rug, and upholstery cleaner you talk to can accurately respond to the information you've provided.

Step 2: Chat with Your Representative
After you've given your description to your carpet cleaning company representative, ask some questions to assess their credibility. Inquire about price, techniques, and applicable abilities. You might get some specific ideas from the list provided below.

Do you specialize in the type of work I've described? If so, please provide some references.
How do you determine costs to me?
Will you provide a written estimate?
Will you provide a warranty for your services?
Do you use toxic chemicals that may harm my child or pet?
Do you carry workers' compensation and liability insurance?
Will you move my furniture for me? If so, is there an extra charge?
How long will I have to vacate the area, if at all?
How and when do you clean up?
Will you provide a written contract?
How long will it take to finish the job?

You and the representative should be on the same page, so be prepared to answer any of their questions as well. As a general rule, if at any point you find the customer service to be lacking, if receive disinterested, assembly-line-treatment, cross the company off your list.

Step 3: Make a Preliminary Decision

After you've researched your carpet, rug, and upholstery cleaning service options, it's time to narrow down your choices. Review your notes and decide which factors are the most important. Measuring by these criteria will help you assess which company will be your best provider. Which do you personally feel the most comfortable dealing with? This is very important and should have become more evident through this process.

Step 4: Final Research
Once you've made your choice, verify that your chosen carpet cleaner is up to date with the necessary credentials. Check on licensing, insurance and any relevant certifications, such as IICRC certification, Diamond Certification , and Better Business Bureau membership. Contact information can be found in the article, "Key Resources for Carpet, Rug and Upholstery Cleaning in Santa Clara County."

Step 5: Make the Final Decision
Now it's time to sign on with the carpet, rug, and upholstery cleaner of your choice. Call with any last questions and have your representative provide a written pricing, timing, and quality agreement.

Updated November 30, 2007
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Key Resources for Carpet, Rug and Upholstery Cleaning in Santa Clara County 

Associations & Licensing
ASCR Association of Specialists in Cleaning and Restoration (www.ascr.org)
ASID American Society of Interior Designers (www.asid.org)
BBB Better Business Bureau (www.bbb.org)
CARE Carpet America Recovery Effort (www.carpetrecovery.org)
CIRI Cleaning Industry Research Institute (www.ciri-research.org)
CRI Carpet and Rug Institute (www.carpet-rug.org)
DCA California Department of Consumer Affairs (www.dca.ca.gov)
Diamond Certified (www.diamondcertified.org)
IICRC Institute of Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration (www.iicrc.org)
PCUCA Professional Carpet and Upholstery Cleaners Association (www.pcuca.org)
RMMN Residential Moisture Management Network (www.rmmn.org)
SCRT Society of Cleaning and Restoration Technicians (www.scrt.org)
WCRC World Carpet and Rug Council (www.wcrc-net.org)
WFCA World Floor Covering Association (www.wfca.org)

Media & Web Publications
Cleanfax Magazine
Cleaning Specialist
Floor Covering News
Floor Focus
Health Facilities Management
Housing Zone
National Floor Trends

www.cleaningtalk.com
www.rugnews.com
www.uscleanersnetwork.com

At one point or another most people are going to need to find a carpet cleaning company. The Prime Buyer's Report provides information for the top 10 carpet, rug and upholstery cleaners in Santa Clara County within the following zip codes.

94040, 95008, 95014, 94303, 95020, 94022, 94024, 95030, 95032, 95035, 95037, 94041, 94043, 95140, 94301, 94304, 94305, 94306, 95101, 95110, 95111, 95112, 95113, 95116, 95117, 95118, 95119, 95120, 95121, 95122, 95123, 95124, 95125, 95126, 95127, 95128, 95129, 95130, 95131, 95132, 95133, 95134, 95135, 95136, 95138, 95139, 95141, 95148, 95046, 95050, 95051, 95054, 95070, 94085, 94086, 94087, 94089, 94088, 95071, 95056, 95055, 95052, 95173, 95172, 95170, 95164, 95161, 95160, 95159, 95158, 95157, 95156, 95155, 95154, 95153, 95152, 95151, 95150, 95115, 95109, 95108, 95106, 95103, 94309, 94302, 95042, 94042, 94039, 94035, 95038, 95036, 95031, 94023, 95044, 95026, 95021, 95015, 95013, 95011, 95009 and 95002

The Prime Buyer's Report provides information for the top 10 carpet, rug, and upholstery cleaners in Santa Clara County within the following cities.

Blossom Valley, Campbell, Cupertino, East Palo Alto, Gilroy, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Los Gatos, Milpitas, Monte Sereno, Monte Vista, Morgan Hill, Mountain View, Mt Hamilton, Mt View, Palo Alto, Permanente, San Jose, San Martin, Santa Clara, Saratoga, Stanford, Sunnyvale, Alviso, Coyote, Holy City, New Almaden, Redwood Est and Redwood Estates
Updated November 30, 2007
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10 Tips on Rug, Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning 

Take Time Choosing Your Carpet, Rug, and Upholstery Cleaner.
Don't hire the first carpet, rug, and upholstery cleaner that answers the phone. Take some time before the project to do research and you'll end up with a carpet cleaning company that does a better job.

Write A Description Of The Job.
It's important that you can explain exactly what you need from a carpet cleaner. When you first contact potentials, let them know the size of the area to be cleaned (actually get out the measuring tape if you don't already know), stains, burns, or other imperfections you want corrected, and the severity of the problems at hand. There are a variety of treatments available to remediate these problems, and the more complex the solution, the higher your estimate will be. So be conservative with your preferences and thorough with your description. Also, be consistent in the way that you present the information so each carpet, rug, and upholstery cleaner you talk to can accurately respond to the information you've provided.

Consider Several Carpet Cleaning Companies.
You should talk to a handful of carpet, rug, and upholstery cleaners and get estimates from each one. An estimate will give a price range to expect, but it will also tell you something about the carpet cleaner's integrity. An honest and detailed estimate can be a hint at the quality of work you would receive.

Get it in Writing.
You, the technicians, and the carpet cleaning company should all be up to speed about the details of the work to be done. So make sure that your carpet, rug, and upholstery cleaner can provide you with a written description of the work, pricing and a timeframe for completion.

Do Your Homework Before You Sign An Agreement.
Be sure to check the licensing, workers' compensation and liability insurances of the carpet, rug, and upholstery companies you're considering.

Choose Certified Companies.
There are several carpet, rug, and upholstery cleaners that have been commended for superior service. In Santa Clara County, carpet, rug, and upholstery cleaners that are Diamond Certified or featured positively in a consumer-oriented magazine may very well deliver better results.

Maintain Great Communication During The Work.
If you check in periodically with the cleaning technicians as they work, you'll know if anything has gone wrong or changes need to be made. A carpet technician should be happy to answer any questions you might have about the procedure. But it's only fair that you can answer his questions as well. Keep communication clear and open during your carpet cleaning and there won't be any confusion about the end results.

Agree in Advance to Check Your Carpet Cleaner's Work.
Once your cleaner is finished and your carpet, rug, or upholstery is dry, return to the detailed agreement you signed before work began. Look over the work with the most senior technician available and compare results to the agreement. Mention any details that were not addressed.

Know Your Rights.
Consumers are granted some protective rights that may vary depending on where they live. Since you're working with carpet, rug, and upholstery cleaners in Santa Clara County, your best resource for this information is the Consumer Affairs Web site for the State of California.

Make Sure Your Carpet, Rug, and Upholstery Cleaner Displays a Good Work Ethic.
If a representative or technician skims over your requirements (or worse, ignores them), that carpet cleaning company is probably not what you're looking for. You shouldn't be the only one with your best interest in mind. They should be familiar with all of your issues and preferences. If not, you probably won't get your money's worth.

Updated November 30, 2007
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Santa Clara County Carpet, Rug, Upholstery Cleaners Use the Most Effective Cleaning Product Brands 

DuPont Teflon, Scotchguard, Microban, Woolite, Bissel, or Chem Dry products.
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Diamond Certified