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WHAT DOES
CERTIFICATION MEAN TO YOU?
 
ACE
is a proud member of the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and
Restoration Certification, IICRC.
ACE's
Owner, Jim Goldsworthy, also serves on the board of the Professional Carpet & Upholstery Cleaners
Association, PCUCA.
These accreditations
show our commitment to staying informed on the latest news within
the industry. Through numerous hours of study and field experience,
our technicians know exactly the balance of cleaning solutions
needed for each type of carpet, including spots and stains.
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Do-It-Yourself
Carpet-Cleaning
Ideally, your carpet should be
professionally cleaned. We at ACE
recognize that many people alternate between cleaning the carpet
themselves and hiring a professional.
There are three common ways
do-it-yourselfers (and inexperienced "pros") damage
carpets:
 | Over-shampooing
 | Over-wetting
 | Placing certain types of furniture
back on the wet carpet -- and leaving a stain! |
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Over-shampooing occurs
when either too much shampoo is used or the carpet is not thoroughly
rinsed. Over time, the build-up of soapy residue can be
impossible to clean out, leaving a carpet that is a dirt magnet.
Over-wetting occurs
when too much water soaks into the bottom of the carpet. When this
happens, some carpets will shrink and tear themselves up from the
floor. If the backing and pad gets really soaked, it is very
difficult to dry them and you risk mold and mildew hazards.
Stains
caused by furniture coming into contact with wet carpeting is
another common problem. Many kinds of wood furniture will release
some of the dyes in their stain if left in contact with a wet
surface. Also metal can rust, leaving a rust stain in the carpet.
Don't hesitate to call ACE
if you have any problems after cleaning your carpet yourself! We are
happy to offer suggestions to help you out! |
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