Why You Need A Professional Rug Cleaning Service

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.

This is especially so because area rug cleaning services aren’t just about maintaining the aesthetics of your piece, it is also about maintaining optimal hygiene levels in your home. They might not look like it, but area rugs can be a hotbed for dirt, germs, rotting food crumbs, pet dander, and even host many tiny bugs! Especially in homes with children and elderly, this can be extremely risky which is why we have compiled a list of reasons why professional rug cleaning services are important.

What Can Cause Your Area Rug To Get Damaged?

To understand why professional rug cleaning is important, it is best to first understand just how easily it is for our area rugs to get damaged. Over time and prolonged use, it is inevitable that there will be loose particles of dirt, liquid and food spills, and even other forms of debris. Even if you enact a strict no-food and “shoes off” policy, it is still possible that your hair, pet dander and tiny bugs will nestle in the rug. For certain materials and colorants, even direct sunlight can seriously damage your area rug!

What Can The Professionals Do?

Washing a rug isn’t just about dunking it into warm water, rinsing it and then hoping it dries fully in the sun. Before each rug is washed, there is an additional step of testing to check color fastness as well as dye locking. This is to ensure that dye bleeding does not occur during the washing process to maintain the integrity of the area rug pattern.

If your rug has fringes, it will also require further care. In most cases, the fringes will be made of a different material and will require special treatment and cleaners to maximize debris removal and then hand brushed to prevent tangling.

Cleaning itself is done after the best application has been chosen. This can be done through specialized rug cleaning machines, hand wash, or any other appropriate technique. After this, extensive drying and grooming processes will take place to prevent mold growth and to remove any loose threads or any other imperfections.

More About A Step Above Carpet and Flooring Care

Are you still conflicted about hiring a professional rug cleaning service? Here at A Step Above Carpet and Flooring Care, our team of rug specialists are all committed to integrity and service excellence. In fact, we believe that this strongly sets us apart from other companies. Not only will we not low-ball you, but we will also not bait and switch or ghost you during appointments. With every client, we take pride in our work and can guarantee that you will only experience the best of workmanship with your rug, carpet, or flooring. To find out more about our services, contact us today!