GREEN CLEANING
At EVER-FRESH CARPET CLEANING we encourage and recommend Green Cleaning and Green Carpet Protector. There are many advantages to these types of cleaners:
1). All professional carpet cleaning solutions are evaluated and ranked on a basis of their toxicity. They are ranked from 0-4 as to their safety. 95% of most solutions are ranked a "1" on the scale, and a slim few are ranked a "2" or more. True carpet cleaning chemicals are generally not all that harsh or harmful. Store-bought cleaners tend to be much more toxic than the every-day cleaners that I use on a regular basis.
2). I do carry a certified Green Carpet Solutions, and a Carpet Protector that has a health hazard risk ranking of "zero." Both work great in ideal situations.
3). We do charge a small amount extra for this cleaner because of its cost to us, and the fact that because it is natural, it takes longer to work. More time must be spent agitating it into the surface of the carpet for it to clean well. I like the fact that the fumes are mild, and that the health risk is so very low. Unfortunately, Green Cleaning only works well on well maintained carpet. If the carpet is cleaned before it gets too dirty in its appearance, this product will do amazingly well. But, if the carpet is full of ground-in dirt, grease, and food stains, traditional products do much better.
To illustrate what I am suggesting is, if your "natural" laundry product does not clean the dirt and stains out of your clothing, it is basically worthless. If using big brand name products get the stains and dirt out, and it cleans where Green Products do not, then it only makes sense to use the product that will work. While you and I may prefer the Green option, it is not always the "best" or most practical option.
4). I will clean with only Green products as requested, but I cannot guarantee the results if I do not recommend the process. If I recommend it, and it fails to bring satisfactory results, I will offer to re-clean the area with more traditional solutions to restore a more predictable result.
5). I use a powerful, electrically driven carpet extractor so I do not have to pollute the air in order to clean your carpets.