Fall is here and you are thinking about your home having to be ready for the winter. Winter is the season when everyone is thinking of the Holidays and you think it may not be too late to do some home cleaning, particularly when it comes to washing thick carpets. It’s always nice to have the carpets all looking clean and new as winter sets in. After all, carpets are cozy places to sit down by the heater or fireplace. Thus, you think of hiring a professional carpet cleaner and you’re shocked by the price of their service. You think about doing the washing yourself but you happen to have five carpets. Thus, you decide to try the carpet cleaner rental.

Many hardware stores and even some grocery stores provide a carpet cleaner rental service. Rug Doctor is probably the most popular brand among most carpet cleaners rentals.

First , you will need to call and reserve a carpet cleaner. The cost is minimal, approximate $24 - $30 per day. If you have two carpets then you might want to rent it for another day. Go to the carpet cleaners rentals and first choose the equipment best suited for your carpet cleaning. Next, purchase the cleaning solutions you will need. There are also spot removers, odor removers, upholstery cleaners and the rug shampoo. You can even buy the products in eco-friendly varieties. Some of these products come with pleasant smelling fragrances, the most popular ones are rose or lilac scented.

When you are ready to clean your carpet you need to prepare it first by vacuuming it really well to remove any loose dirt. If possible, remove the furniture from the room you will clean. Pre-treat any stained and special problem areas (pet urine) with the proper cleaning products. The Rug Doctor does not have a heating element inside it so it is best to use hot water directly from the tap, but other carpet cleaner rentals may have better equipment. Hot water is recommended for clean all types of carpets except those made from wool.

Mix the carpet cleaner with the water in the bottom tank. The normal tanks usually have approximately a two-gallon capacity. Next, check and make sure the hose connections are secure. Now you are ready to clean.

Plug in the power cord and position the machine where you wish to start. While pressing the switch on the handle you will pull the machine slowly and steadily backward in a straight line. With the first steps you should already see dirty water entering the clear dome . The rented machine is able to spray, brush and vacuum all at the same time.

Some important tips to follow: 1. Avoid over-wetting your carpet. Don’t go over heavily soiled spots more than two times. If additional cleaning is desired allow carpets to dry before attempting to reclean heavily soiled area. 2. Open windows and doors, or turn on heat for faster drying. 3. If your carpet is not completely dry when you move your furniture back in then you should place pieced of aluminum foil under each leg.

These are useful tips should you wish to avail of carpet cleaners rentals. They’re cheaper than professional carpet services and they’re worth the money you will be paying. Get ready for the winter holidays and have your home carpets all clean and bright for the coming holidays!