Having your carpets cleaned professionally is a great way to prolong the value and appeal of your home's carpet - and  keep your home clean and fresh. But there are many other services a professional carpet cleaner company may be able to provide and some may even be offered at a discount if purchased with a regular carpet service.

Next time you're thinking about getting your floor covering freshened up, consider these seven other services:

1. Tile and grout cleaning
Sweeping and mopping regularly will keep your floors clean, but dirt and other particles can still build up and discolor both tile and grout. Ask your carpet cleaning company about how they can clean kitchen, bathroom tile, and bathtub and shower tiles.

2. Furniture cleaning

Dust can settle on upholstery the same way it settles on floors and wooden furniture — but dust mites, pet dander, pet stains and other allergens, can also work their way into your upholstery.

Vacuuming your sofa and chairs may not do the job, but a professional cleaner can remove the buildup and make your furniture look and smell as good as the day you bought it.

3. Air duct cleaning
Although no scientific study had proved it conclusively, some people with year-round allergies say having their home's air ducts cleaned may reduce the amount of allergens in the air.

Most air ducts don’t need to be cleaned routinely — but if your house is older, has undergone significant renovations, or shows signs of dust buildup around ducts and registers, a cleaning may be worth the price.

4. Flooring refinishing
Some carpet cleaning companies also offer hardwood floor refinishing services. Properly done, refinishing a hardwood floor can improve its appearance and preserve its value, as well as protect the wood from future damage or deterioration.

5. Area rugs
If your house has area rugs, chances are they get as much traffic as your carpet or hardwood floors. Having your area rugs cleaned professionally ensures that they’ll be cleaned with care — an important measure for expensive, treasured or delicate rugs.

6. Vehicle cleaning
Spending time in your car every day will inevitably lead to spills, stains and other dirt buildup. Deep cleaning the floors and upholstery in your car will not only make it look and smell fresher, but it can also help extend the life of your vehicle and preserve its resale value. 

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