What pre-spray means
A pre-spray is a cleaning solution applied to carpet before extraction to loosen oily soil, especially in traffic lanes.
Also called pre-conditioner, traffic lane cleaner.
Where it matters on a carpet cleaning job
Pre-spray and dwell time do much of the cleaning. Rushing it is the most common reason traffic lanes stay gray, and agitating it with a brush makes a visible difference.
What it costs
The carpet cleaning cost guide has the typical job at $140 and the usual range at $100 to $270. The guide shows its sources and what moves the price. The carpet cleaning cost calculator prices a job line by line.
Work it out
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