Did you know? There is a guideline of responsibilities for carpet cleaning. Every participant in the carpet cleaning process (consumer, carpet cleaner, carpet manufacturer) should abide by the areas of responsibility recommended by the carpet industry. Carpet cleaning method employed, recommended carpet cleaning frequency, special care instructions, carpet cleaning warranty, carpet spot removal (carpet stain removal), should all follow carpet manufacturer warranty instructions.
Carpet Cleaning Areas of Responsibility
The carpet manufacturer should:
Provide written materials for consumer use, pertaining to specific methods of carpet cleaning, minimum frequency of carpet cleaning, special care instructions, or other minimum carpet care requirements that exceed this standard.
Provide carpet-use information including general information about household products or classes of products that can cause permanent damage and is not the responsibility of the manufacturer.
The dealer/distributor should:
Distribute material published by the manufacturer pertaining to carpet care and spot removal (carpet stain removal).
Assume responsibility for warranties that exceed manufacturer’s warranty.
Obtain copies of fiber producer and/or carpet manufacturer warranties to verify whether any special carpet cleaning method or procedure should be used.
Perform services according to manufacturers recommendations. If services requested by the consumer differ from recommendations of the manufacturer, a written release should be obtained from the consumer.
Provide a written estimate for the services to be performed.
Inspect the carpeted area prior to carpet cleaning to establish:
Amount of carpet to be cleaned
Method and procedure to be used
Areas that may require special attention or a techniques
Agree upon total charges for the carpet cleaning and any other services
If the carpet condition, fiber or manufacturer, or consumer expectations, indicate that a problem may develop as a result of the carpet cleaning, the cleaner should either refuse to clean the carpet or obtain a written release from the consumer prior to carpet cleaning.
Inform the consumer of correct post carpet cleaning procedures, including what to do immediately after carpet cleaning when the carpet may still be wet.
Carpet cleaner should possess instruments to confirm environmental conditions of the indoor environment and moisture content of cleaned surfaces.
Follow up within 12 hours after completion of carpet cleaning to confirm complete drying. Follow up must include physical inspection when environmental conditions exceed 65% rH.
Guarantee the workmanship for all carpet cleaning procedures.
Respond to all carpet cleaning complaints within fifteen (15) days of notification.
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