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A dirty or stained carpet takes away from the overall appearance of a room or office. Carpet cleaners work in private homes, offices and other residential or commercial buildings. Their work involves cleaning carpets, sofas, chairs and many other soft furnishings. Along with upholstery and carpet-cleaning services, many offer spot cleaning, stain and pet odor removal, Oriental rug cleaning, carpet dying, carpet repair including fire and water damage restoration. They use industrial carpet and upholstery cleaning machines, some of which are truck-mounted steam extraction cleaners.
By having carpets cleaned regularly, it maximizes the appearance and life of the carpet. A carpet cleaner needs to be very knowledgeable in fabrics and materials, so they select the proper cleaning methods and cleaning solution. Many carpet cleaners learn the business by on-the-job training while others work for a firm that provides a short course in using the equipment and cleaning carpets.
Cleaning carpets is a very demanding job requiring a person to be in good physical shape, as they spend a lot of time on their feet, carry heavy equipment and move furniture when necessary. It is definitely not the right career choice for a person that has an allergy to chemicals or dust. Hours are irregular and often include working weekends or evenings, especially when doing commercial jobs. For a self-employed carpet cleaner, they purchase and maintain their equipment, do the purchasing, accounting and marketing. They need good people skills, a pleasant manner, be honest, reliable and able to work in a team or alone.
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