Stain and Odour removal, in the greater Burlington area

Our preferred method for professional carpet cleaning: Hot water extraction. Research indicates that the hot water extraction method provides the best results for cleaning your carpet and protecting your investment. This system is commonly referred to as “steam cleaning” although no steam is actually generated. This process consists of applying a cleaning agent deep into the carpet pile and removing water with a powerful extractor which recovers the used solution and the soil.

Why Do You Want A Professional?
 
What do the Carpet Manufacturers Say? Professional Carpet cleaners use equipment that has more power than the rental units available to individuals, which results in your carpet having more soil removed causing it to dry more quickly. True professionals also understand their equipment, know the proper cleaning agents for the situation at hand, and recognize the differences in fibres and carpet construction.

The carpet cleaning industry's average experience for an employee is only between one and two years. Owner / Operators like Murray Durham, have many years of experience and are completely invested in providing thorough carpet cleaning services that are above expectations. Best 4 Less Custom Cleaning has provided services in Burlington, Ontario and surrounding cities for over 10 years.

Companies that choose to charge low, low prices to attract more jobs are in and out of your house as fast as they can. An owner operator that charges a reasonable rate for quality carpet cleaning or repair work is going to want to please you and keep you as a return client. We care that when we leave your home you will want to have us back or recommend us to care for the homes of your friends or families.

The big phone book and newspaper ads placed by other companies show that they choose to spend their dollars on a big marketing budget. We care more about using the highest quality equipment and finest cleaning products to safely and effectively protect your investment. That carpet investment likely extends throughout your whole house — flowing from room to room and is a big part of the overall appearance of your home. We want to help you protect it.

Repeat customers and referrals constitute the majority of our business and we strive for I00% satisfaction guarantee. Please call us with any questions or concerns you may have and we will make it right.

Carpet Care, Upkeep & Tips

Why Not To Use a Rug Doctor®?

Reputable professional carpet cleaners really work hard to provide the finest possible service for their clients. They spare no expense when it comes to the cleaning agents purchased or the equipment that is used. A high quality professional carpet cleaning machine costs thousands of dollars and has the power to insure no residue is left behind to attract soil.

We occasionally clean for property management companies and have been in the cleaning industry for many years. It never ceases to amaze how inconsiderate and downright destructive people can be with property that doesn’t belong to them. In one apartment, the previous tenants had really outdone themselves: Spills and stains abounded. In some places, you couldn’t even tell what color the carpet was. It was so bad, the property manager had called the owners to say that the carpet would most likely have to be replaced... it was that bad.

So, during set up; getting out hoses, sprayers and a multitude of cleaning agents to remove the myriads of spots and stains, a curious tenant wandered up and started to talk with the property manager who had just let us into the apartment. It was during the course of their conversation that we overheard the phrase by this well-meaning neighbor: “Why don't you just rent a Rug Doctor, clean it yourself and save the money”.

That makes you think, hmmmm, why do people think they can do the same quality job with a machine that has a fraction of the cleaning power of the professionals? Most people think, “Anyone can clean a carpet - what’s so complicated about that?” You go to the store, rent a machine and Poof - you’re a carpet cleaner. Because you CAN do it yourself, many feel they can also get the SAME RESULTS that we do. Ah... if only it were that easy.

Even the largest carpet manufacturer in the world (Shaw) will tell you: Don’t do it yourself! They tell you to hire a certified professional cleaner. In fact, beginning in 2008, they will INSIST that you hire only certified carpet cleaners to clean their product or you will void part of your warranty. (By the way, the carpet was saved and it cleaned up beautifully... but, hey, that’s what pros do! )

Rug Doctors and other similar rental machines are death on your carpets and we have seen many beautiful carpets ruined this way.

Spot Cleaning with OxiClean

To start, pre-treat the stained area with OxiClean. Mix 1 oz. of OxiClean with 16 oz. of water and spray the solution onto the stained area. Allow the solution to soak in for about five minutes and then blot the area with a wet towel. Blot again with a dry towel to remove excess moisture.

Pet Stains - Act quickly!

What can happen to your home if you do not treat those odours caused by your pets? Over time, those odours can saturate other porous surfaces in your home, from window treatments to floor mouldings, furniture to even the concrete foundation.
Restoration Carpet Cleaning recommends not only routine cleaning treatments, but proper maintenance to help eliminate odours from your home.
 
To start, it is important to clean urine spots on your floors as soon as possible. Keep in mind that cleaning the urine spot and treating for odour are two different actions.

When your pet first deposits urine on your floor (or couch or bed!), the urine is nearly neutral. Like most spills, it is easier to clean up and remove when it is fresh. However, once pet urine dries, it becomes more “alkaline” in composition, and not only becomes more difficult to remove, but it the smell is stronger.

If left for a long period of time (days, weeks, more), the pet urine can permanently damage the fabric structure and dyes, causing an irreparable stain. Even if the water-soluble deposits are removed, damage to the fabric may already have occurred.

Due to the chemical nature of pet urine, complete removal of all urine spots can not be guaranteed. The urine may be removed; the odour may be neutralized, but the stain or spot from the urine may still exist.

Please consult with your technician if you have questionable urine spots on your carpet.

What to do when your pet has an accident

Recommended Cleaning Method
Restoration Carpet Cleaning recommends home owners follow the following steps to prevent permanent staining in the future:

1) Clean urine spots immediately by blotting with a plain white paper towel or fabric towel. Continue to do this until no more urine is absorbed. (While stepping on the towel may seem to remove more moisture, it also may press it down into the padding and sub- flooring. Do not step on the wet area.)

2) To clean the spot, mix 1 part white vinegar to 2 parts water, apply to another clean white terry cloth and again blot (do not rub back and forth) the spot with the solution
 
3) Continue to blot the carpet until no more urine is visible on the terry cloth, then blot with dry white paper towels (or terry cloths) until the carpet is dry to the touch.
 
4) An added step is to use a mini-steam carpet cleaner, if you have one. Flush the spot area with clean, fresh water, then dry as directed above.