How to Find the Best Carpet Cleaning Anchorage Companies

Many of us wait wait too long to get our carpets cleaned. This is something that should be done every three months as Anchorage is seriously dusty and yet many of us wait years to get this service done.

People usually wait to call a carpet cleaning company when they a) noticed a spill will not come up with just their efforts alone b) notice that the carpets have become a dull/grayish color over the winter or c) are about to move out of their home/ apartment.

No matter what the reason for needing an Anchorage carpet cleaning company there are a few things you should think about.

Do not just randomly do into the phone book and call the first company you see! This is fool's gold and far too many people do just that.

I am going to tell you a little secret. The people with the largest ads are usually the people who will rip people off because they have a lot of advertising and overhead to pay for.

Here are some suggestions you can follow in order to find the best company to clean your carpets.

Ask Family, Friends, and People You Work With

Try going to people you know first. Ask for a referral with people you are acquainted with. Someone has a friend or knows of somebody who has a carpet cleaning business. These people who are referred to you will most likely be honest and good (at least with you). if they were not then they would not have been referred to you. I am always surprised when people do not start here.

Check to See if A Company Has Any Complaints in the BBB or Angie's List

I am going to tell the truth. As a business owner I get called from the Better Business Bureau all the time asking me to join. But, though I love the organization, I feel that the $500 monthly fee is way too high. Nevertheless, even if you are not a member people can still make a complaint against you and this is an excellent resource to check and see if anyone has.

When someone makes a complaint about a local carpet cleaning company in Anchorage that particular business is given a call. They are given so many days to resolve it or give their side of the story. Resolving a complaint, however frivolous, shows that a local business cares and is committed to customer service and his reputation

Ask for Three Customer References

Anyone, and I mean anybody on the planet can say they are the best. It is not a hard thing to say. Talk is cheap though and many people do not back it up. Ask any person who wants to do business with you for at least three references. Call them. Ask them if they were satisfied with the carpets and service after the job was finished. Would they recommend their mom, dad, brother, or close friends to this person? If yes, then you know you have the right guy.

Licenses and Insurance

Any company doing business in Anchorage, or anywhere else in Alaska, must have a business license. It is only $50 a year and if a company cannot pay that, well, move on.

They should also at least have a general liability policy. Most companies have this but it is a nice habit of double checking. You are just trying to weed out the fly-by-night companies in this city that are here today and gone tomorrow. You want someone who is dependable, honest, and knows what they are doing.

Ask Questions

Take time and pick the brain of a local carpet cleaner. How hot do they like to get the water? What chemicals do they like best? How do they get spots up? What is their procedure?

Do business with knowledgeable people. A person should love or like their job somewhat. If they are hesitant to talk about it then something is wrong. Find out if you are dealing with an expert or a novice. Quite frankly, I love to exploit experts and find people who are authorities in their field. Carpet cleaning is no exception and you will find that the people who are good at it are at least a little bit passionate about it.

Following this advice will make it possible to find the some of the best Anchorage carpet cleaning companies in the area. It takes a little bit of work but it is worth it. Most people go with the first person they see. Do not be one of them. Do a little bit of checking and you will have carpets you can virtually eat off when they are done.