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Bait-and-switch
operators are prevalent in many service industries, and the carpet
& upholstery cleaning is no exception. This does not mean that
all carpet & upholstery cleaners practice this deceptive
technique.
Here
are some key items to assist you with selecting a professional
carpet & upholstery cleaner:
Price
If
the advertised price appears too good to be true, it probably is.
The
bait-and-switch operators advertise low prices, simply to lure you
in so they can get their foot in the door.
Read their fine print carefully. Most have a minimum charge
and have additional charges for items that professionals include
in their standard price.
Quality
The
price should never be the sole decision for choosing a carpet or
upholstery cleaner. As
with all professionals, quality workmanship deserves a quality
price.
You
really do get what you pay for.
Fine
Print
Read
the fine print in advertisements to find out exactly what the
price does and does not include, for example:
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Type of cleaning method - do you have a choice of steam or dry?
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Number of cleaning stages:
Prespray,
agitation, spot/stain treatment, cleaning, rinse, deodorise
We
strongly recommend that you request
a quote before work commences.
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