My husband is a professional flooring installer, and he often mentions that carpet cleaning (the big steam cleaning systems) ruin more carpet because the more often you have your carpets cleaned, the more they stretch and wrinkle.
So be aware that it's often more beneficial to do spot cleaning whenever possible and do the big full carpet cleaning only once a year if you feel it absolutely has to be done.
He spends more time repairing wrinkles and stretches in the spring after people do their "spring cleaning" and have their carpets cleaned.
And just another hint... for linoleum... white vinegar in water does a wonderful job of cleaning linoleum. And it's REALLY cheap! Just be sure to rinse with clear, clean water.
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