Planning ahead is always necessary regardless of the activity that you intend to complete. The same goes for carpet repairs. You can save a lot of time and money when you prep your carpet before patching is done as well as to ensure the cleaning specialists can perform their job faster and efficiently. Prepping for carpet patching involves a series of steps. Here is what you need to do.Preparing Your Remnant Pieces Regardless of whether you intend to purchase your remnant pieces, use sample...

Carpet replacement should only be your last resort when all else fails. You need to first consider carpet repairs like carpet stretching, carpet patching, and spot dyeing before considering replacing your carpet to help you save costs. If you are undecided on whether it is indeed time to consider replacing your carpet, here are some signs that will tell you whether you really do need to have your carpet replaced.Unsightly Stains on CarpetCarpets experience heavy foot traffic over tim...

Carpets are subjected to wear and tear daily as we walk and run on them. Having heavy furniture placed on it can also cause carpets to be damaged. If your carpets have become damaged, stained, or wrinkled, you may be considering replacing them with brand new carpets. However, buying a completely new carpet is definitely expensive. Before replacing carpets, you can consider trying to repair them instead as it is more affordable. Read on to find out how to repair your carpets effectively!C...

Rugs are essential home decorations that can change the vibe of a physical space, and no one likes it when their favorite rug is stained. There are many different methods to remove dirt and stains from your rug. Read on to know more about four common rug cleaning tips that will keep your rugs spotless.Removing Dry Dust and DirtThe simplest way to remove dry dust and dirt from your rug is by shaking them out. If your rug is not very dirty, giving a good shake will be enough to remove ...

Do you have a beautiful heirloom area rug, or perhaps an oriental rug that has been passed down for generations? These rugs can be inexpensive, or easily cost thousands of dollars. In some cases, if it was custom made to your space or purchased while travelling the world, your area rug can easily be priceless.It might be tempting to just leave the rug as is and clean it by just vacuuming. Maintaining your rug in its best condition isn’t just about choosing the right cleaning technique, h...

Area rugs can make or break a room’s aesthetics. In some cases, they are that final piece of décor that ties your entire space together. In fact, there have been many people who invest in a spectacular oriental rug that is truly one of a kind.Here at A Step Above Carpet and Flooring Care, we understand that your rugs are very important to you, which is why we truly believe that it is important to have the right cleaning techniques and solutions that are best suited for your area rug.Th...

Whether you have just installed a new carpet or dealing with an existing one, there can be many unexpected issues that you run into. This can be due to issues with manufacturing, installation, or just simply because of wear and tear over a long period of time.Here at A Step Above Carpet And Flooring Care, we believe that cost of frequent carpet replacements can be mitigated through regular carpet cleaning and carpet care as and when it is needed. To find out more about the common carpet is...

Maintaining our carpets generally isn’t at the top of our to-do lists when it comes to home maintenance – in fact it is really tempting to just install and forget about it. It might be a few years before you even start thinking about it, and by then it might seem like a good idea to just swap out the old for a new one.This is not necessarily true! By engaging a carpet care expert, they can help to stretch your carpet, clean it, and maybe even repair any damage that has occurred! Here at A St...

A beautiful rug in your home or workplace can be both a functional and aesthetic piece. If you own one, you probably would have worried about spills, crumbs, or even every day dust messing it up.One of the biggest worries when cleaning an area rug is rug dye bleeding. However, rug cleaning does not have to be hard. Here is more information about rug dye bleeding and how professionals can prevent it.What is Rug Dye Bleeding?Dye bleeding is when the colorants in your rug are exposed to...