WRITING LETTERS

Sometimes we might not book a job after giving an estimate and providing all appropriate information and sales material to a prospective customer. Writing letters to these potential prospects may help make the sale. You don’t have to be a wordsmith to write a clear and effective letter.

Here are a few suggestions:

Start your letter with an attention grabbing opening. One or two short sentences that will make your reader keep reading. For example and presuming you already know the area(s) to be cleaned: We will apply carpet protector to all cleaned carpeting at no additional charge. This is a (insert an amount) value. Our carpet protector will enhance the appearance of your carpeting, it will help prevent stains and it will extend the life of your carpeting.

State any qualifiers as briefly as possible: “This offer is valid 30 days from the date of this letter”.

Stir their interest in your Company: “Clean carpets will greatly improve the “IAQ” Indoor Air Quality of your business.”

Ask for action: “Please call today with any further questions or to book your cleaning.”

Keep your paragraphs short, they will be easier to read. Keep it friendly and be specific.

You should have someone proofread the letter for you. Or if you have someone else write the letter, be sure to proof it before it goes out. A letter with mistakes will lessen your chance of booking the job.

Related Information and Articles:

• Add-On Carpet Sales
• Building Your Own Carpet Cleaning Business
• Carpet Protectors against Stains and Soil
• Indoor Air Quality and Carpeting
• Pricing Your Carpet Cleaning Service
• Tips for Increasing Your Carpet Cleaning Business

Related Carpet Cleaning Business Products:

• Bane-Guard™
• Business Cards
• Course to Success Video - Advertising, Marketing & Sales DVD's
• Just A Reminder Postcard
• Sta-Clene^®
• Thank You / Reply Card

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Dangers of Carpet Cleaning Fires, Scalding and Carbon Monoxide Poisoning The Dangers of Fossil Fuel Powered Carpet Cleaning Equipment Photographs such as the one to the right are submitted to Bane-Clene® regularly by concerned and interested parties around the nation. The first gasoline driven truck mounts were introduced in the early 1970s. There has been a constant flow of this type of equipment ever since. LP gas, kerosene, gasoline and fuel oil heating devices add to the danger. Some equipment requires the truck to operate at high speed while it is in is heated in use posing the danger of fire caused by an overheated catalytic converter. In many instances, water is heated in a range that turns it into live steam. Pressure pumps force the super-heated water through aging hoses at pressures from 400 to 2,600 PSI (pounds per square inch). The danger of a broken hose is a serious threat to anyone within range of the spraying hot water . Badly worn truck engines smoke and emit fumes when they are operating at moderate RPMs. Small gasoline, diesel and LP driven engines that operate at high speed drive equipment in many of the slide-in variety of truck mounts. As this equipment ages, the dangers of leaking LP tanks, loose fittings on gasoline lines and worn parts - all point to dangerous scenarios which could cause the loss of life and limb. In another episode in the saga of carbon monoxide poisoning of carpet cleaners and innocent bystanders occurred in Pottstown, Pennsylvania when a direct-drive carpet cleaning unit was parked near a residence. The engine of the van was left running to operate the cleaning equipment. A basement door was ajar to allow the hoses to enter the house, and the carbon monoxide fumes apparently entered, too. Two employees and a resident of the home rushed to the hospital became dizzy and disoriented. The employees remained in the hospital, while the others were released after treatment. In an incident in Evansville, Indiana, 225 guests had been evacuated from an hotel and treated for carbon monoxide poisoning. A cleaning firm had parked a truck in a loading bay at the hotel. Fumes from the operating equipment entered the building’s air system. These types of accidents and dangers cannot happen with electrically-operated Bane-Clene truckmounted carpet cleaning equipment. Electricity is the cheapest, most dependable form of energy. It’s safe - not dangerous like so many of the stored fuels. Bane-Clene truck-mount carpet cleaning equipment may be operated in a closed building without the danger of carbon monoxide poisoning. Electricity doesn’t require a lot of maintenance and it does not break down in the middle of a job. It is never hard to start. Bane-Clene truckmounted equipment uses safe, efficient electric power. Nearly every other manufacturer uses natural gas, propane gas, gasoline or fuel oil for power - all of which can be dangerous for carbon monoxide poisoning as well as fire & explosion hazards. Truckmount Carpet Cleaning Equipment Articles and Information: Bane-Clene Equipment Guide Overview Come to Indianapolis For a Demonstration Compare US to ANY Other Carpet Cleaning Truckmounted and Portable Equipment Portable Carpet Cleaning Extractors From Bane-Clene Real Cost of Equipment Vehicles - Trucks and Vans for truck-mount carpet cleaning equipment What Is The Real Cost of Carpet Cleaning Equipment? Why Bane-Clene Over All Other “Truck-mounted” Carpet Cleaning Equipment? Why Choose Bane-Clene® Carpet Cleaning Equipment? Bane-Clene Carpet Cleaning Equipment: 3-D Base Unit Duo-Mount® two technician truck-mounted carpet cleaning system Maxi-Mount® Entry-Level Truck-Mount Carpet Cleaning Machine Mega-Port® is the first completely portable unit with stainless steel construction and positive displacement componentry. Mini-Mount® - the first truck-mounted carpet cleaning machine designed especially for mini-vans Owners Manual Para-Mount® - the Ultimate One-Crew Carpet Cleaning Truckmount Machine Perma-Mount® 70 entry-level truck-mounted system designed especially for most mini-vans. Perma-Mount® 120 Deluxe for the company that desires high output capability but does not require the portability. Ultra-Port® Basic Ultra-Port Deluxe Used Carpet Cleaning Equipment Free Bane-Clene Information Package Free packet of information about Bane-Clene can be obtained by calling toll-free 1-800-428-9512 (U.S. ONLY!). Your information packet will include a full color catalog and price addendum. Packets will arrive in approximately 2 weeks through standard United States Mail. You can also order the packet at the Catalog Request Form. “A to Z” Alphabetical Index to the Bane-Clene Web Site Bane-Clene Home Page Copyright: Bane-Clene® Corp. Author: Bill Bane, Bane-Clene’s Founder Date Published: February 17, 2001 Date Modified: March 20, 2019

SOMETIMES, WE DON’T KNOW THE ANSWER

Sometimes we have the mistaken impression that we cannot admit that we don’t know the answer.

Certainly, it is important to have as much knowledge of everything in the Carpet Cleaning Industry. However, there are times when we don’t know the answer. No one can possibly know everything. That may seem like a problem, but the real problem is not admitting that we don’t know the answer. Worse yet is pretending you know the answer and possibly giving the wrong answer or advice to your customers. If they find out you were wrong, they will think less of you than if you had admitted you didn’t know in the first place.

If the question is beyond your knowledge, then admit it. Let your customer know you will find out the answer and get back with them promptly. Whatever you do, don’t guess. Even if chances are that you are right, you can’t afford to be wrong. Engage with sources of information that you can trust to be accurate, then give your customer the correct answer.

It may be embarrassing to admit you don’t know something but it will be more embarrassing if you prove to be wrong. No one expects you to be infallible or to know everything.

We all need help or answers from time to time. When you need it, ask for it.

Related Information and Articles:

• Glossary of Carpet and Rug Terms
• Training Programs for Carpet Cleaning Companies, Owners and Technicians - Increase You Knowledge!

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Sometimes we have the mistaken impression that we cannot admit that we don’t know the answer.

Certainly, it is important to have as much knowledge of everything in the Carpet Cleaning Industry. However, there are times when we don’t know the answer. No one can possibly know everything. That may seem like a problem, but the real problem is not admitting that we don’t know the answer. Worse yet is pretending you know the answer and possibly giving the wrong answer or advice to your customers. If they find out you were wrong, they will think less of you than if you had admitted you didn’t know in the first place.

If the question is beyond your knowledge, then admit it. Let your customer know you will find out the answer and get back with them promptly. Whatever you do, don’t guess. Even if chances are that you are right, you can’t afford to be wrong. Engage with sources of information that you can trust to be accurate, then give your customer the correct answer.

It may be embarrassing to admit you don’t know something but it will be more embarrassing if you prove to be wrong. No one expects you to be infallible or to know everything.

We all need help or answers from time to time. When you need it, ask for it.

Related Information and Articles:

• Glossary of Carpet and Rug Terms
• Training Programs for Carpet Cleaning Companies, Owners and Technicians - Expand Your Knowledge!

Thank you for reading Bane’s Blog^®

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BLEACHES and CARPET What is bleach and how is it used? Most people, when they hear the word “bleach” automatically visualize a gallon jug of Clorox® chlorine bleach. My dictionary says that bleach is anything that removes color. There are actually two primary ways of removing color - oxidizing and reducing. An oxidizing bleach is a chemical that gains electrons and causes the oxidation of another substance. That is, an oxidizing bleach removes color by adding oxygen (or chlorine) to a dye structure, or even destroys the dye molecule by splitting it apart. The ultimate form of oxidation is burning - where the substance is totally destroyed by high temperatures and oxygen! Examples of oxidizing bleaches are hydrogen peroxide, chlorine bleach (sodium hypochlorite), sodium perborate, sodium persulfate and sodium percarbonate. Even ozone and medications such as some acne medicines containing benzoyl peroxide are oxidizing bleaches. Stain 1 Stain Remover and the two-part Stain Magic® also contain hydrogen peroxide oxidizing bleach as one of its components. Hydrogen peroxide is a clear, self-neutralizing, unstable oxidizing bleach that should be stored in a dark, cool place, in a dark colored bottle and kept no more than 6 months. When using hydrogen peroxide, such as whitening grayed rug fringes, start with the 3% strength found in most drug stores. Do not leave on stain more than 30 minutes and follow with wet extraction to ensure complete removal to prevent residual bleaching. In some cases, 3% hydrogen peroxide can be left on the stain on nylon carpet overnight without rinsing, but some risk is involved. Hydrogen peroxide oxidation can be accelerated by an alkali (pH over 7), by heat (very risky) or simply by sunlight. Hydrogen peroxide simply breaks down to water and oxygen as it dries, leaving no residue. Pretest in an inconspicuous area for bleaching or discoloration of the carpet or rug dyes. Get a signed release because the carpet dyes may be irreversibly bleached out or changed. Attempt only on light colors. Use on wool VERY carefully. 3% hydrogen peroxide is excellent for whitening cotton fringes on oriental design rugs. The 40-volume clear hydrogen peroxide from the beauty supply house (usually labeled “40 Volume Clear Developer”) is 12% strength. The 30% hydrogen peroxide from chemical suppliers is 100 volume. “Volume” is not the same as “per-cent”! Oxidizing bleaches are excellent against stains from mildew, furniture, ink, coffee, cellulosic browning, urine and feces. Chlorine bleach should only be used on solution dyed fibers. On 100% olefin carpet, it may be used undiluted, but should be rinsed out after use. On solution dyed nylon, it should be diluted to at least 1 part bleach to 4 parts water before use. Chlorine bleach will damage even solution-dyed nylon fibers and should only be used when nothing else works! ALWAYS extract out chlorine bleach after use. Be sure there is no bleach on your shoes, hoses, etc. where it might get on other carpet or furniture. NEVER mix chlorine bleach with any other chemicals. Household chlorine bleach is about 5.25% sodium hypochlorite with a pH of about 12! Chlorine bleach, even dry, can still be reactivated with water and its residue is caustic soda. Chlorine bleach dissolves wool and severely weakens cotton. NEVER bring a bottle of chlorine bleach into a house! A reducing bleach is a chemical that loses electrons and removes oxygen from a compound. Reducing bleaches are sometimes called strippers or stripping agents. Examples of reducing bleaches are sodium thiosulfate (photographer’s hypo), titanium stripper, sodium bisulfite and sodium hydrosulfite. Rit® Color Remover, Streepene®, CloroX Bleach Neutralizer, Red 1® Stain Remover and the two-part product Red Relief® contain reducing bleaches. Sodium bisulfite is a weak reducing bleach; sodium hydrosulfite is a very strong reducing bleach. Sodium bisulfite is a common ingredient in Haitian cotton shampoos. Reducing bleaches are accelerated by heat and by acid. Reducing bleaches are especially effective against grape juice, Kool-Aid®, wine, iodine and Betadine®. Reducing bleaches also act as “anti-chlors” - neutralizing oxidizing bleaches such as chlorine bleach. CloroX Bleach Neutralize by Pro's Choice is an anti-chlor formulated to neutralize chlorine bleach on carpet. To use Rit Color Remover, dissolve 2 ounces of the reducing bleach in VERY hot water, cover the stain with a white turkish towel, pour the solution on the towel, remove the towel after about 10 minutes, thoroughly extract and dry blot. Repeat if needed. Rit Color Remover is commonly sold in discount stores in the laundry area. Its primary active ingredient is sodium hydrosulfite. NOTE: Because this is a powder, protect it from moisture and spills. Of course, Red Relief and Red 1 are more powerful. The biggest drawback to reducing bleaches is that the oxygen in air alone may re-oxidize the stain and it will reappear - after all, the stain was simply made colorless, not actually removed or destroyed! Related Spotting Information and Articles: Carpet Spot & Stain Removers Spot and Stain Removal General Tips Spotting Guides for Carpets and Rugs Related Spot and Stain Removal Videos: Carpet Spot & Stain Removal Guidelines Categories of Stain and Spot Removal from Carpet How to Remove Blood, Vomit and Feces from Carpet How to Remove Coffee Stains from Carpet How to Remove Food Dye Stains from Carpet with Red Relief. How to Remove Organic Carpet Stains on Carpet With Stain Magic How to Remove Stains from Wool Rug with Red Relief for Wool YouTube Videos by Bane-Clene® Related Spot and Stain Removal Products (Links Open to the Bane-Clene Store in Separate Windows): CloroX Bleach Neutralizer for Carpet Repair CMC Color Modifying Cosmetics Color Repair Kit for Bleach Stains Energizer Light for Stain Magic Printed Stain Removal Guide by Pro's Choice Professional Spotting Kit by Pro's Choice Red 1® Stain Remover Red Relief® Red Relief for Wool Spot & Stain Removal DVD Set Stain 1 Stain Remover Stain Magic® Stain Magic for Wool NOTE: This article is a revised version of an article that originally appeared in the May/June 2000 Bane-Clene Cleaning Digest®. Free Bane-Clene Information Package Free packet of information about Bane-Clene can be obtained by calling toll-free 1-800-428-9512 (U.S. ONLY!). Your information packet will include a full color catalog and price addendum. Packets will arrive in approximately 2 weeks through standard United States Mail. You can also order the packet at the Catalog Request Form. “A to Z” Alphabetical Index to the Bane-Clene Web Site Bane-Clene Home Page Copyright: Bane-Clene® Corp. Author: Donald W. Terry, Sr., Bane-Clene’s Chemist Date Published: May 1, 2000 Date Modified: March 19, 2019

A HEALTHY MENTAL ATTITUDE

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Do you have a healthy mental attitude? People who do display the following characteristics.

1. A tolerant attitude toward themselves and others and a tendency to accept rather than criticize. This is very important when interacting with your employees.
   
2. A realistic estimate of their abilities plus a determination to make the most of them. By making the most of your abilities, you will help your employees improve their abilities.
   
3. You have self respect and pride in accomplishment. These are tremendous characteristics to instill in others.
   
4. The ability to take disappointments and set backs in stride. As a business owner, you can’t let these effect your ultimate goal.
   
5. The ability to respect others and a sense of responsibility toward them. By making your employees feel important, you will gain their respect.
   
6. A tendency to face problems as they arise. If you wait too long to deal with a problem, then what was a small problem can become a bigger issue.
   
7. The habit of putting your best effort into whatever you do. By doing this, you set a good example for your employees.

If you feel that the majority, if not all of these tendencies come easy to you, then you are well adjusted and have the inner strengths and desires to be successful.

Related Information and Articles:

• Building Your Own Carpet Cleaning Business
• Eleven Commandments of Good Business
• Four Characteristics of a Successful Carpet Cleaning Business
• The 15 Factors of Success in Carpet Cleaning Business
• Twenty Steps to Success in Your Carpet Cleaning Business

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Boosters for Carpet Cleaning Detergents and Presprays

Boosters for Carpet Cleaning Detergents & Presprays The above “before/after” photo of carpet cleaned using Bane-Clene truckmounted carpet cleaning equipment and cleaning compounds is from Veterans Carpet Cleaning, courtesy of John Cappadoro, Vice-President. Boosters are carpet cleaning detergent additives that provide extra cleaning power when needed for tougher, more challenging cleaning jobs. Detergent booster additives for carpet cleaning typically contain solvents, oxidizers, surfactants, water softeners, bacteria/enzymes and/or alkalinity/pH elevators. They are designed to improve the soil and stain removal, buffering and water softening performance of detergents. Types of Carpet Cleaning Boosters: Solvent-Based Boosters: Citrus APS™ and Pro's Choice Energy are two solvent-based boosters sold by Bane-Clene. Most solvent-based boosters are either citrus-fortified with d-Limonene, such as Citrus APS, or contain hydrocarbon solvents, such as Energy, that help remove grease and oil. Solvent boosters increase the ability of carpet cleaning detergents and traffic lane spotters to separate oily/waxy/gummy soils from carpets, rugs and upholstery. Solvent-based boosters can be added to any extraction cleaner or pre-spray for extra cleaning power for extremely soiled areas especially where grease, soot or food oils are a problem. Bane-Clene Citrus APS: Citrus APS Removes Oily Spots and Stains from Carpets, Rugs and Upholstery. Citrus APS All Purpose Spotter is a high-solvency, biodegradable, highly active spot & stain remover and traffic lane spotter for carpets, rugs and upholstery. Citrus APS with d-Limonene citrus and nonionic emulsifiers removes soils and spots from carpets and rugs, such as adhesives, crayon, shoe polish, floor wax, chewing gum, oil, tar, ink, lipstick, cosmetics and fresh paint. Citrus-based boosters like Citrus APS contain natural citrus oils for a pleasant orange smell. Pro’s Choice Energy: Energy is a solvent booster and de-greaser additive that DRAMATICALLY IMPROVES the cleaning detergent’s ability to separate oily, waxy, gummy soils from synthetic carpet fibers, such as olefin and polyester. When used as an additive to a commercial grade aggressive emulsifier such as PCA™ Formula 4, nothing can compete with the ability of Pro's Choice Energy to remove impossible dirt. Peroxide-Based Boosters: Peroxide-Based Boosters, usually powders, chemically alter stains, soil and oil by adding oxygen. Oxygen boosters enhance the cleaning power of your carpet cleaning detergent or prespray to eliminate tough soiling, fight odors and brighten colors. Peroxide-Based boosters are most effective in warm water to hot water or detergent solutions. Ideal for use on stubborn stains, like nicotine stains, or browning on carpet, upholstery and rugs. Emulsifier/Surfactant Boosters: Bane-Clene’s Booster™ fits into this category. Booster dramatically improves rug, carpet and upholstery cleaning performance without raising the pH level. Reduce both labor and chemical usage with the addition of Booster to the cleaning solution. Booster is a concentrated, super-potent blend of Emulon® synthetic detergent complex with neutral pH additives, formulated to boost the cleaning power of cleaning agents without the danger of over wetting or browning. Booster improves and is compatible with PCA™ Formula 4, PCA™ Formula 5, LCA®-256, Super LCA, TLS® 2000, Preface® and most other cleaners. It goes to work immediately, brightening your cleaning results — without the use of optical brighteners, solvents or peroxide bleach. Bane-Clene Booster is a detergent additive designed to boost the cleaning power of carpet, upholstery and wall cleaning detergents. Action begins immediately upon mixing with your detergent — Makes every detergent more powerful. Softens hard water, leaving carpets bright and soft. Carpet Cleaning Detergents and Boosters Information: Asphalt Yellowing. Cleaning Commercial Carpet. Detergent Chemistry Emulon® Carpet Cleaning Emulsifier for Carpet, Rug and Upholstery Cleaning Detergents Extremely Soiled Commercial Carpet Cleaning. Olefin Carpet Fiber. Pre-Sprays. Restaurant Carpet Cleaning. Water Hardness and Carpet Cleaning Related Carpet Cleaning Boosters, Detergents and Presprays: Booster™ Additive for Carpet Cleaning Agents. Chemspec Enz-All™ Enzymatic Prespray, Heavy Soil and Grease Digester Chemspec Express Lane™ Traffic Lane Cleaner Citrus APS™ Spotter. Energy Prespray Booster from Pro’s Choice LCA®-256 PCA™ Formula 4 PCA™ Formula 5 Preface® Prespray/Traffic Lane Spotter improves cleaning without the risk of overwetting. Pro-Zyme+ Grease Digester and Protein Prespray for restaurant, kitchen, dining room carpets. Super LCA® TLS® 2000 Heavy-Duty Carpet Cleaning Prespray / Traffic Lane Spotter. Free Bane-Clene Information Package Free packet of information about Bane-Clene can be obtained by calling toll-free 1-800-428-9512 (U.S. ONLY!). Your information packet will include a full color catalog and price addendum. Packets will arrive in approximately 2 weeks through standard United States Mail. You can also order the packet at the Catalog Request Form. “A to Z” Alphabetical Index to the Bane-Clene Web Site Bane-Clene Home Page Copyright: Bane-Clene® Corp. Author: Donald W. Terry, Sr. - Bane-Clene’s Chemist Date Published: April 10, 2019 Date Modified: April 10, 2019

TRADE JARGON

Every business has its trade jargon; it is words and expressions that are handy, meaningful and convenient. But they are only that way to people in that business.

The trouble with trade jargon is that we may fully understand it but our prospective customer may not. While using trade talk is important, you don’t want to overuse it. You may want to either write down or tape your presentation and review it. After you review your presentation, ask yourself, “if you were not in the carpet cleaning business would you fully understand what you had just said”?

How many times have you had someone presenting a product or service to you and you didn’t understand everything they were saying? Don’t you wish they had spoken plain English? You certainly want to inject into your presentation words and phrases that are relative but you don’t want to talk over your prospect’s head.

Enhance your presentation with relevant and practical words and phrases that properly describe the features and benefits of your service and how they may relate to their industry. Also, if practical, discuss parallels to their business and yours. This way you would be talking your customer’s language which make your points more forceful and interesting.

Buying is as much an emotional act as it is a logical one, sometimes more so. If you can interject trade jargon they understand and can relate to, then the greater your chance of creating a favorable emotional background that will help close the sale.

Related Information and Articles:

• Building Your Own Carpet Cleaning Business
• The 15 Factors of Success in Carpet Cleaning Business
• Training and Education Classes
• Twenty Steps to Success

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Is Professional Cleaning Carpet Important? Why Should My Carpet Get Cleaned by a Professionally Trained and Certified Bane-Clene Company? Along with regular vacuuming and spot cleaning, it is also very important to have the carpet in your home or office professionally deep cleaned at least once a year. Here Are Some of the Benefits of Professionally Cleaned Carpets and Rugs: Properly Professionally Cleaned Carpet is Healthy Carpet: Carpet and rugs are great at capturing and holding on to dirt, allergens, dust particles, dust mites, insects and bacteria for later removal. Of course, if the carpet or rug is not vacuumed and cleaned regular, these contaminants can become a source of or aggravate allergic reactions, breathing problems, asthma, infections and poor health. Professional carpet cleaning and spotting removes these contaminants and restores the carpet or rug to its healthy state ready to once again trap incoming unhealthy contaminants. Protection Against Spots and Stains: A professional carpet cleaning technician can apply protector such as Teflon® Carpet Protector or one of Bane-Clene’s protectors on the carpet or rug to protect it from future stains and spills and make them easier to remove. Improved Look and Feel: Having the carpet professionally cleaned will help to improve its look and the feel. Bane-Clene professional cleaning will help reduce the ugly matting and worn look and bring the carpet back to its “like new” as closely as possible. A Bane-Clene trained and certified professional carpet cleaner is trained to not only clean dirty carpets, but also to treat and remove spots and stains as well as pet odors. Fresher and Cleaner Smelling Home or Office: Bane-Clene professionlly cleaned carpets and rugs not smell better but improve the “clean feeling” of the entire home or office. In addition to trapping a variety of allergens and bacteria, carpet also tends to trap odors - especially pet odors. Bane-Clene trained and certified professional technicians have available to them a wide range of products to remove pet urine spots and stains - even those that have penetrated into the carpet padding and subfloor. Protection of an Important Asset: Professionally cleaned carpets simply last longer and look better longer. Protect the investment in carpet by properly caring for it. Regular professional carpet cleaning can help keep carpets from wearing out prematurely. Maintains Carpet Warranty: Carpets should be professionally cleaned every 6-18 months and most carpet manufacturers REQUIRE their carpets to be professionally cleaned regularly to maintain their warranty. Why Should I Choose a Bane-Clene Trained and Certified Professional to Clean and Protect My Carpet, Rug and Upholstery? One reason people hire professionals to clean the carpets, rugs and upholstery in their home is that they are selling their home. Another reason is that they are having company. Restoring the carpet to its original appearance will enhance the overall look of a room. The depth of cleaning an professional carpet cleaner can obtain cannot be matched by using a store bought cleaner or even by renting one. Trained professionals know what types of solutions work best on different fibers and how to remove “impossible” spots and stains. Professional carpet cleaners also have professionally designed truck-mounted carpet cleaning equipment. The truckmounted carpet cleaning machines they use to clean carpets much more powerful than the do-it-yourself units that you can buy or rent. You can find expert, trained certified professional carpet cleaners by looking going to our "Find a Cleaner" section on the Bane-Clene® web site. These companies usually charge by the square foot so the price you pay will depend on how large an area needs to be cleaned. In addition to cleaning carpets, these professional cleaners can also clean rugs and upholstery. Additionally, many have been trained and certified to clean, protect and restore marble, granite, tile and grout, wood, laminate and even bamboo floors. Professional cleaners also have been trained how to deodorize and get out pet stains and odors. When looking for the best carpet cleaner, you can ask for recommendations from other clients they have worked with. Whether you are trying to sell your home or just want your rooms brought back to their original beauty, you will like the results you get from using a professional service using the Bane-Clene® system of equipment and cleaning agents. The Bane-Clene Carpet Care System is a tested, proven and unique carpet cleaning system, which will safely freshen and clean your carpets. Bane-Clene is a warm water extraction carpet cleaning system (HWE) which uses no abrasive brushes or harsh chemicals. Pressures, temperatures and the pH of the cleaning agent are all carefully controlled. Bane-Clene leaves carpets soft, the texture restored, the colors brightened and better able to withstand future soiling. More than 95% of the moisture from cleaning is recovered with the Bane-Clene System. Carpets dry quickly, stay cleaner and last longer. Problems such as rust stains, pet odors and spots, heavy traffic lane soil, and shampoo or powdery residue from previous cleanings can be treated with our uniquely formulated cleaning agents and superior equipment. With Bane-Clene, all the heavy equipment stays in the truck - nothing enters your home but the operator, with a cleaning head and a long hose. We bring our own pre-softened, specially treated water and do not use your water or disposal facilities. All the dirty water and unpleasant odor goes out through the sealed hose into the waste water tank in the cleaning van. There is no messy clean-up afterwards and no danger of spillage in your home or office. In the case of high-rise apartments, offices and condominiums, most Bane-Clene Carpet Cleaning Machines are capable of portable operation without sacrificing high quality. The deep, warm water extraction will provide the optimum in appearance for your fine carpeting. Bane-Clene has worked with fiber producers and carpet mills in testing their products, and Bane-Clene constantly updates training programs to include instruction in the cleaning of all new carpet materials. Regional meetings and training videos keep Bane-Clene representatives informed of changes in cleaning technology. Major carpet manufacturers recommend that carpets be professionally cleaned and leading fiber producers and carpet mills recommend the safe, efficient and dependable Bane-Clene System. Click here to find a Bane-Clene Certified and Trained Professional Carpet Cleaner Near You. Related Carpet Cleaning Information: Bait and Switch in the Carpet Cleaning Business Carpet Care the Bane-Clene Way® Carpet Guide for Homeowners Comparison of Carpet Cleaning Methods Factors to Consider in Buying New Carpet Find a Professional Cleaner Selecting a Professional to Clean Your Fine Carpets, Rugs and Furniture Free Bane-Clene Information Package Free packet of information about Bane-Clene can be obtained by calling toll-free 1-800-428-9512 (U.S. ONLY!). Your information packet will include a full color catalog and price addendum. Packets will arrive in approximately 2 weeks through standard United States Mail. You can also order the packet at the Catalog Request Form. “A to Z” Alphabetical Index to the Bane-Clene Web Site Bane-Clene Home Page Copyright: Bane-Clene® Corp. Author: Donald W. Terry, Sr. - Bane-Clene’s Chemist Date Published: April 3, 2019 Date Modified: April 3, 2019