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jatexgirl asked:


I am planning to rent a carpet shampooer from Home Depot, does anyone know how long before I can walk on it? It will also be about 65 degrees with the heat on in the house. Do I only have to do it on a day when I can open the windows? And can I walk with clean white socks on the carpet if it is partially wet. Is there a routine I should follow in order to shampoo my carpets myself? Thanks for all your responses.
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Shaneo asked:


My rent is up at the end of July and I dont want to loose my deposit. I recently dropped a shisha coal on my carpet, and i, am trying everything to get it out. The carpet has a couple of melted spots. Any suggestions as replacing the carpet isnt an option.

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YD asked:


We recently had a storm and I had water damage in my bedroom and the carpet was soaked. A company came out and extracted the water and steam cleaned the carpets but I can still smell that wet carpet smell. Any ideas on how to get rid of the stinch?

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cherrypucker asked:


The hotel I work at is doing some major renovations. One of our flooring contractors left spackle foot prints all over our BRAND NEW carpet. How do you remove it without damaging the carpet?

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Vikram Kumar asked:


Flood damage can be very problematic and costs millions of dollars each year. Sadly, many people do not have flood insurance to protect them from this type of damage. When carpets become wet because of flood damage, many people feel that they have to either replace the carpeting or just leave it alone. They often do not consider carpet cleaning for water soaked carpeting. 

 

Carpet cleaning is not just to get the carpets cleaned, although it should be done periodically for that purpose. Good carpet cleaning companies can also repair flood damage to carpets. Before you toss out old carpeting that has been flood damaged, call a carpet cleaning company to see if they can help you. 

 

The carpet cleaning company will take a look at the flood damage that has been done to the carpeting and will give you an estimate on what needs to be done to get the carpet repaired. In most cases, they will be able to extract the water from the carpeting and then dry clean the carpeting. This can repair the carpeting so that it looks as good as it did before you had the flood damage. 

 

While carpet cleaning is not always an option when it comes to flood damaged carpeting, it should be considered before you commence to tossing away all of the carpeting. You should never allow the damaged carpeting to just sit and assume it will dry up as it will usually cause mold and mildew to build up underneath. This can be toxic and can cause health problems for the entire family. If the carpet has experienced flood damage, you need to act. 

 

If the extent of the flood damage is too severe, the carpet cleaning company will tell you and advise that you replace the carpeting. If, however, they are able to extract the water and clean the carpeting, it will cost you a lot less money to have this procedure take place rather than replace the carpeting.  And just leaving the flood damage carpeting should not even be an option. 

 

If you have flood damage, do not assume that there is nothing that can be done treat the carpeting and either leave it or automatically tear it up. Call a professional carpet cleaning company that is experienced at handling water extraction as well as cleaning carpeting. Get an estimate from the company to see ho much it will cost to clean the carpeting and get it back into the shape it was in before the flood damage. At the same time, you may want to have the rest of the carpets in the house cleaned as well. 

 

Never allow flood damaged carpet to stay in the house without doing something about it. It can cause a mold and mildew build up that can make your family sick. Call out professional carpet cleaners to take care of the problem as soon as possible so that all the carpeting in your house is clean and free from excess water that can be due to floods. 

 

 



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Lily asked:


I am buying an old house with carpeting over plywood that is on top of original Hard wood floors. I don’t know the condition of the floors yet, but I’m hoping to salvage them. What’s the likelihood of finding the floors underneath salvageable?

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Albert Lazo asked:


Have you gotten tired of your carpeting?. For years you may have been saying that you will get them replaced. You’re tired of dealing with the stains, spills and the expense of maintaining it. Now, you may be finding yourself in a financial crunch and it’s definitely not the time to invest in new flooring, so what can you do.

 

Have your carpets cleaned either by a qualified professional or if you’re courageous and have some time on your hands try cleaning them yourself. Before we give you some tips we think it’s important that you should know why diy carpet cleaning attempts often produce inferior results.

 

Just because they look clean doen’t mean the job is done right

What in the world does that statement mean?. You went out and rented a machine, followed directions and now your carpets look great. “Is this guy crazy or what, of course I did a great job and I did it right, so there”.

 

Carefully follow these simple tips and you’ll have the best succes when doing your own carpet cleaning.

 

Fact and Tip #1

Vacuum before you start

Do not skip this step. Chances are you’ll be renting a carpet cleaning machine or you may already have one of your own. Either way these units are underpowered compared to a professional carpet cleaning unit. You need all the help you can get in getting all the loose soils out before you throw a bunch of water in your carpet. It’s easier to vacuum loose soils then it is for your carpet cleaning machine to pick up mud. Go slow when you vacuum and make sure the bag is less then half full and the vacuum is working properly.

 

Fact and Tip #2

The deal with residue

One of the main reasons carpet resoils quickly after a cleaning attempt is due to the residue which you may have left. A soapy residue will attract dirt. Chances are that you’ve read this all over the internet but don’t make light of this statement. It’s worth mentioning again “Soapy residue will attract dirt and make your carpets resoil faster then need be”. Here’s a simple metaphor. Wash your clothes and before the rinse cycle, turn off the washer, air dry the clothes and wear them. You’ll have some sticky clothes  and a miserable day to boot.

 

We highly recommend that whatever carpet cleaning agent you bought that you do not put in your machine. Do what some professional cleaners do. Put the cleaner in a 2 gallon spray container. You can buy these in box stores and they are usually under the gardening section. Spray the solution on your carpets after they have been thoughroughly vacuumed. Let the cleaner dwell and if you have some kind of brush to agitate use that.

 

Fill the carpet cleaning machine with plain water only. Unless you went nuts on the pre-spray and mixed it way over dilution ratios it says in the bottle then you should have a pretty good chance of getting all the residue out. Hence a carpet that will stay cleaner longer.

 

Fact and Tip#3

Clean it up, get it dry ASAP

Think about the dirt in your carpet and how you’ll be getting that dirt out. Depending on how soiled and how long the fibers are, chances are that even in your best attempt you will not get all the soil out. Wicking will most likely occur specially if you leave the carpet too wet.

Wicking is the process of dirt comming back up through the fibers as they dry. The faster the carpet is dried the better chance that wicking will beminimized. You may have seen how kids put a few drops of water in a wrapper of a straw. The water will wick to the top of the straw. Imagine the water having some dirt as they may after a carpet cleaning. This dirt will wick up to the top of the carpet fibers. To minimize wicking run your machine a few times to throughly rinse your pre-spray. Then make a few slow dry passes. Do this in small sections. Rinse, rinse, dry , dry, dry. If you have a fan put it down asap. Small fans will most likely not make much of a dent in the drying process so the bigger the better. Turn the heater on your house up a few notches and crack a couple of windows.

 

In closing

Follow these few simple steps and your chances of having clean carpet that will stay clean longer will be much greater. The only negative about this is that you may no longer need a new floor and decide to keep your carpet because they are now beautiful. Unfortunately now you may not have a fighting chance with your spouse in justifying a new floor purchase. Of course to do a real bad job just reverse all the tips above “see honey, I told you we need new flooring”.

 

Take care,

Albert Lazo



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Bob Janeway asked:


The reason why carpet is so popular with homeowners is pretty obvious: it provides a home a certain warmth and beauty without being too expensive. It radiates luxury and coziness and provides what most naked floors can’t: noise reduction and thermal insulation that give a room a certain quiet and comfort.

Buying carpets

Before setting out to buy carpeting, consider first where you will be putting it. Consider light-colored carpets for areas like bedrooms and studies where there is less traffic or foot use. For areas which will receive heavier use, choose medium shades like taupe or dark beige. Dirt and stains will not be too noticeable with these colors.

Dark-colored carpeting provides an intense, dramatic look, but they will also show stuff like dust, lint and pet hair more readily.

You’ll want carpeting that can last for years and withstand wear and tear, so look for carpets with firmly twisted fibers. These carpets can withstand more abrasion and will last longer, regardless of whether they are made from synthetic or natural materials.

Look for long fibers or ‘plushes’ – these won’t shed too much and you won’t need to worry about carpet fibers flying about or finding their way on other surfaces. To test for shedding, dig the surface of the carpet with your fingers and drag them across. If you find very few fibers sticking to your fingers, that means the carpet will retain its body and that it’s a good buy.

‘Cut pile’ carpets have shorter fibers and can be very stylish, but they can easily reflect usage like footprints, for example. The fibers also have a natural bend and if they are brushed in the opposite direction during use, some areas may show a different, darker shade.

Your fiber options

There are numerous choices for carpet fibers made from natural and/or synthetic materials. Which one you buy will depend on what look you want, where you will use the carpet and your budget.

Natural wool is your best choice. It’s not only durable, but it’s also soft to the touch and offers good cushioning. It is also the most expensive material for carpets and can cost from a low of $30 to over $100 per sq.yd. This type of fiber will withstand constant use even in heavy traffic areas. It’s also easy to clean because it’s naturally stain- and dirt-resistant. You won’t have any problems with color since it is easily dyed.

Synthetic fibers are also very popular choices for carpeting. These are usually acrylic, polyester, olefin and nylon. Acrylics are sometimes used with natural wool because they have similar characteristics. Polyester is a cheaper choice and are quite durable and luxurious to the touch. Olefin, also called polypropylene, is a great choice for outdoor carpeting because it is resistant to mildew and moisture. Nylon, like olefin, is also mildew and moisture-resistant and is another popular choice for carpet fiber because of its resilience and durability.

Carpet cushions

Most homeowners prefer to install cushions under their carpeting for more resilience and softness. Cushions come in natural, synthetic and urethane materials, but be careful about buying cushion that is too thick because it would result to a carpeting that is too soft. Look for firm, dense material that is about 3/8 of an inch thick or even less.

Carpet replacement

Carpets which receive regular wear and tear need to be replaced every five years or so, maybe less if there is too much wear on the fabric or difficult to remove stains. These are carpets located in heavy traffic areas like the kitchen or living room. Otherwise, most carpets won’t usually need replacement up to 10 years.



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Patricia D asked:


I spilled milk in my carpeting right before work, and didn’t have time to clean it properly before I left. It’s a few weeks later, smells foul, and nothing I do seems to get the smell out. Please help!

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Vikram kuamr asked:


It is a fact that when it comes to maintaining your house there are several things that are important to consider. For ensuring better life to your house it is important to offer timely repair, coloring and modification as and when required. Just like the cleaning or repairing of the house is important similarly it is also important to take due care of various important accessories present in your house.

Among various accessories available in the house, carpets are considered as the most important accessories that are helpful in increasing the charm of the house by beautifying the floors. When you are refurbishing your bedroom or living room, it is must to clean up your carpets to add new life in your rooms. By cleaning your carpets, you can remove the years of built up dirt, bad odor and bad stains, thereby giving new looks to your carpet.

 Cleaning the carpets: From where to start?

For ensuring better cleaning of the carpet it is important to consider various important aspects. To begin with it is important to first look for the professional carpet cleaners who have experience in carpet cleaning and skills to deal even the challenging flood water carpet damage. This factor is very important because market is flooded with such carpet cleaning companies that have neither professional carpet cleaners nor ability to deal with flood water carpet damage because of which the victim (customer) gets into more problems afterwards.

After finding a company with professional carpet cleaners who claim to have experience to deal even the flood water carpet damage, it is important to check if the claim they are making is right or not. For this it is important to ask for the references. It is after cross checking with the references only you can actually find the company that is best for you.

With other things as mentioned above, it is also important to look for the variety of services that the company offers. It is important because in case you want to go for restoration of your house after any disaster like flood then it is not just cost effective rather convenient also to go for a company that offers variety of services ranging from carpet cleaning to drying, deodorizing and disinfecting etc.

So if you want to have best carpet cleaning then it is must to consider the above points in mind and go for a company that is best in all respects. But now the question emerges is there any company that is perfect in all respects as discussed above?

Carpet Cleaners DC: The best choice

In view of the above mentioned aspects, Carpet Cleaners DC is a company that can be termed as simply the best company for carpet cleaning and water extraction. Carpet Cleaners DC is a company that employs only the professional carpet cleaners who are well qualified and experienced even to deal with disaster situations like flood.

Carpet Cleaners DC provides services for flood water carpet damage and has thousands of references to show it not just claims rather provides services that are second to none in reality. By visiting the testimonial page of carpet Cleaners DC you can have an overview of what customers have to say for its services. In addition if you are concerned for the variety of services, then you need not to worry at all as it offers many services to help you clean your carpet and restore your property. So opt for Carpet Cleaners DC now!



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