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Everyone who has a carpet vacuums it. That’s common sense. But when it comes to a more detailed cleaning, getting those tough stains out and removing sunk-in odors, some people can make things worse.

Here are some common cleaning problems Clean Pros Carpet Cleaning sees.

OVER WETTING

Some people think they can just shampoo the carpet and then run the same machine over it to remove the water. Sure you could rent a machine from a department store but what these machines will not do is remove enough of the moisture. Water sinks deep into the carpet. The store-rental machine is not powerful enough to pull water from the base of the carpet.

That leftover water is enough for mold and mildew to set up. In addition to causing allergy problems and foul smells, these molds can destroy your carpet. If you do this often enough, the water can even seep down and allow mold to start growing in the subfloor. Then you are really looking at a repair expense.

Clean Pros Carpet Cleaning has truck-mounted equipment that pulls out so much water that mold and mildew don’t have enough moisture to start growing.

RIPPLES

Ripples are most often cause by incorrect carpet installation. The carpet is not stretched properly. If the carpet is right on the border of being stretched enough and not stretched enough, then a deep carpet cleaning can cause rippling. Clean Pros knows how to work around carpet that’s not installed exactly right to prevent rippling.

If we see rippling beginning, we’ll tell you. Then you can decide what to do about it.

BROWNING

Carpet Browning turns a carpet brown or yellow. Some stains can also cause discoloration, but this is not the same thing.

Carpet browning is caused by wicking. It’s caused when the carpet gets wet. Moisture seeps to the bottom of the carpet and then migrates back up, taking stains with it. Sometimes those stains are found in the carpet backing and sometimes it is stains that were never properly removed. Either way, the problem is caused by improper cleaning.

Clean Pros Carpet Cleaning can stop carpet browning and in some cases reverse the discoloration.

If you are experiencing these problems or you’re worried your carpet may being suffering from these, call Clean Pros Carpet Cleaning today for an evaluation.

 

The most common name people hear in fabric protectants is Scotchgard. There are other products as well such as Stainguard, Teflon and the like. What they do and how they work is a mystery to many people, so here is a quick primer on these products.

Protectants have a special ability to stick to the fiber, and this can be on a carpet or upholstery. Consider it like a soft coating like plastic, but you don’t necessarily feel it. This is done out of necessity because no one wants to change the feel of a leather couch or cherished lounge chair.

The only drawback to these products is since they sit on the surface, they will eventually fade and need to be reapplied.

Most think that once applied, the surface can take almost anything thrown at it, but this is not the case. Only a hard finish, like a plastic will provide almost 100 percent protection.

Protectants work by bonding to the fiber’s surface on a molecular level. It dries. Spills and stains will now resist liquids to a large degree. This gives the owner time to blot up the spill before it sets. Even with the best protectant, it will still stain if not taken care of quickly.

It is important to consider that all liquids are different and may or may not bead on the surface of the upholstery. Temperature, content and fiber all make a difference in the effectiveness of the protectant. Synthetics, for example, will often stain even with protectant applied.

Another positive element of the protectant is it protects the furniture itself. Rather than wearing out the surface fibers, you are wearing down the protectant first; so proper and regular applications are recommended.

Finally, there are plenty of protectants for the homeowner, but these lack the protection of professional and commercial grade products. If you are curious about how you can better protect your furniture or carpet, call us at Clean Pros Carpet Cleaning. We can help you make the best decisions about your carpet and upholstery.

When your carpet needs the deepest cleaning possible, only truck-mounted steam cleaning, otherwise known as hot water extraction, will do the job.

Here are a few reasons why it’s the best system to use.

Efficient

Clean Pros Carpet Cleaning uses truck mounted equipment because it works better than any other system. The vacuum is much stronger than anything else available. It pulls more dirt, debris, allergens and moisture out of your carpet than anything else. Rental units from department stores can’t come close.

Reliable

It is professional grade equipment that gets serviced regularly. When we show up at your house to clean your carpets, you can guarantee that your carpet will look like new. Some carpet warranties actually require that your carpets be professionally steam cleaned on a regular basis.

Deep

Part of the cleaning system “shoots” steaming hot water into your carpet. This loosens stains, frees trapped dirt and more. You may be thinking that any carpet cleaning machine can do this but what makes the Clean Pros unit different is our system goes deeper. We reach the very bottom of the carpet, not just the top layer.

Less Moisture

How much moisture is left in the carpet is a critical matter. Rental carpet cleaning units leave enough water for mold and mildew to start growing. That’s a health hazard for your family. Clean Pros Carpet Cleaning equipment pulls out much more water. What little bit is left dries so quickly that the bad stuff doesn’t have time to get a foothold.

We Lift

When you call Clean Pros Carpet Cleaning to clean your carpets, we do the heavy lifting. We move furniture out of the way and then we move it back when we are finished. That saves your back.

If you want to know more about deep cleaning your carpet just give us a call. We’ll be glad to give you a free estimate.