Why Professional Carpet Cleaning Is a Must for Homeowners
We spend a lot of time keeping our homes clean and presentable – after all, our home is our sanctuary, so we want it to be a healthy place to live. Vacuuming our carpets is a task most of us do regularly, but is it enough to keep our carpets clean? Not by a long shot! Professional carpet cleaning is not just a luxury, it’s a necessity. Homeowners should make professional carpet cleaning a priority to protect their investment, prolong the life of their carpets, and improve their indoor air quality. Whether you just moved into your home or you’ve been living there for years, professional carpet cleaning is a must to ensure that your carpets are truly clean. New Home, Old Carpets Are you a new homeowner? The carpets in your new home may look clean, but there are likely to be hidden dirt, mud, stains and allergens present from previous owners. Who knows what they were tracking into the house and onto the carpets! Get rid of those nasty old stains and stinks from past tenants by having the carpets professionally cleaned before you move in. If, on the other hand, you’ve been living in your home for several years, you still need to have your carpets professionally cleaned regularly. No matter how often you vacuum, dirt can collect in the carpet fibers, causing unnecessary wear and tear and shortening the life of your carpets. Professional carpet cleaners have the experience and equipment to deep clean carpets, removing all the dirt, dust, and stains that have built up over time. Improves Indoor Air Quality In addition to extending the life of your carpets, professional carpet cleaning can also improve your indoor air quality. Carpets can trap allergens and other airborne contaminants, which can worsen allergies and respiratory problems. Professional carpet cleaning removes these contaminants from your carpets, leaving your home more comfortable and safer for everyone. You’ll be able to breathe easier knowing that your home’s air contains fewer allergens and contaminants! Professional Steam Cleaning to the Rescue Nearly all carpet manufacturers recommend having your carpets professionally steam cleaned at least once a year. In fact, many stain-resistant manufacturer warranties require professional cleaning at least every other year. Standard industry guidelines call for using steam cleaning water that is heated to 125 degrees Fahrenheit. Here at A Personal Touch Carpet Cleaning Services, we go above and beyond the industry standard – we use water heated up to 230 degrees Fahrenheit. This is hot enough to kill 98% of household germs. Your carpets will be super clean and fresh after we get done cleaning them! Carpeting generally lasts 10-15 years, but with regular care and cleaning, you can extend its life to 20-25 years. You could clean your carpets yourself with a carpet cleaning machine, but why not let us do it for you? We’ll even groom your carpets afterwards and protect them with a Dupont Teflon carpet protector, if you like. Professional cleanings can restore that new carpeting look and extend the life of your carpets, so don’t wait until they are visibly dirty to call a professional. Schedule regular professional carpet cleanings to protect your investment! Remember at A Personal Touch, we don’t cut corners, we clean them!
Carpet Ripples, Burns or Holes? We Offer Carpet Repair and Restretching Services
Let’s face it, ripples, burns, and holes in your carpet are just plain ugly – not only that, but they are tripping hazards, as well. The good news is these problems can be easily fixed by a professional. Causes of Carpet Ripples We all know the causes of carpet burns or holes, but what about carpet ripples? The number one cause of rippling in carpet is poor installation. In order to save time, carpet installers will often use a knee kicker to tighten the carpet; this will result in the carpet “relaxing” after a relatively short time (usually 3 to 5 years). Proper carpet installation involves using a “power stretcher” to make sure the carpet is drum tight from the beginning. If your carpet is installed correctly, the chances of it rippling in the future are reduced. However, even if the carpet is installed properly, rippling can occur on occasion. If the ripples grow tall enough to cause a tripping hazard, delamination can occur – the glue that holds the plastic backing to your carpet can dry out, and the backing can pull away from the carpet fibers. The weather in Colorado can speed up the delamination process. High humidity in the spring and summer months can help the glue on your carpet to relax, while the drier air in the winter can cause the glue to dry out. In fact, here in Colorado we can go from a dry 10% humidity to 50% humidity in a season – this can wreak havoc on your carpet! Spills, floods and sitting water can also cause ripples, as can inadequate padding. If you spill something on your carpet, make sure to clean up the spot immediately following the manufacturer’s instructions. If you clean your carpets yourself, make sure they dry completely before putting any furniture back on them. Although carpet ripples sometimes appear after cleaning, it is a myth that professional cleaning causes ripples. Occasionally ripples will occur after a professional cleaning; however, they are temporary, and will settle flat once the carpet is completely dry. If the ripples that occur after cleaning don’t go away, there is another underlying problem causing them. Our Carpet Repair and Restretching Services While carpet ripples, burns and holes are unsightly, they can be fixed fairly easily. Here at A Personal Touch Carpet Cleaning, we’re experts at carpet repair and restretching! Here’s the process in a nutshell: First we determine what the issues are and how best to fix them Then we lift up the carpet from the tack strips that hold your carpet down from three sides of the room Finally we professionally restretch and/or replace carpet with our specialized equipment Carpet repair and restretching can extend the life of your existing carpet, and is much cheaper than purchasing new carpet. Our courteous, experienced technicians make the process easy, and you’ll have a carpet that’s flat, ripple-free, and beautiful! Carpet repair and restretching is a tricky business, but our trained technicians have the experience and know-how to get the job done right. This is not a do-it-yourself job – we use state-of-the-art techniques and tools that most homeowners don’t have. With more than 30 years of experience, we deliver outstanding results at a competitive price. If you have ripples, burns or holes in your carpet that you’re eager to get rid of, contact us today!
Tips To Get Your Carpets and Wool Rugs Ready for Wedding and Summer Guests
The lovely month of June brings perfect weather to Colorado. It also ushers in wedding season and summer get-togethers with in-laws and outlaws. What can you do to make your wedding or special event memorable and minimize the effect of the big shindig on your house and floor coverings? March down the center aisle of this article with us and we will share a few tips for carpet and wool rug cleaning (cue Pachelbel’s Canon in D). Be firm and kind Many weddings include a reading from 1 Corinthians 13 that starts, “Love is patient, Love is kind.” Perhaps you have heard it? We all want to be kind to one another, but we don’t all share the same habits or concerns. That can lead to misunderstandings. Good communication can help all of us be more loving and patient because it makes expectations clear.Let your summer houseguests know how you would like your home and its environs treated. It’s easy for wedding and summer guests to unknowingly track mud, grass and dirt into your house from an outdoor party. So, be a good example. Remove your shoes in your house and ask your family members and guests to remove theirs too. Provide special mats, boot trays or a specific, obvious place to put shoes near your home’s entrances. If a bit of rain mars your event, be sure to have clean towels available for wiping off shoes or pet paws as well as a basket for towel disposal nearby. You’ll be glad you did. Consider pre- and post- event care Before your guests arrive, take a step back and examine your home. How will guests see your living room, dining room, kitchen and family room? Are the bedrooms inviting (if you plan to host overnight guests)? Do you detect any pet smells or cooking odors? Does your house need a good airing out? Could you make the windows sparkle with a good water and vinegar rinse? Do you see any spots on your rugs or carpeting? Vacuum all of your area rugs and your installed carpeting. Shake out kitchen and bathroom rugs. If you noticed stains on your carpeting or rugs, check manufacturer instructions and quick-clean spots with club soda, baking soda or other natural cleaners. Consider hiring professional carpet cleaners to deep clean your carpeting before and after your event. The pre-event cleaning will ensure your house is fresh and welcoming. Post-event carpet cleaning can help you recover from any mishaps and sanitize your home for your family’s comfort and safety once guests have departed. Think beyond the wall-to-wall Did you know, your local carpet cleaners, A Personal Touch Carpet Cleaning included, offer many different cleaning services? We don’t just clean wall-to-wall or installed carpeting. We also clean wool rugs and area rugs! We use a RugBadger to vibrate dirt and solids trapped in your carpets’ fibers. This special tool helps us eliminate sand, dirt, allergens and dust from your precious rugs. According to This Old House, a respected home improvement franchise, wool rugs should be steam cleaned professionally at least once a year and deep stain removal is “best left up to the professionals.” Act quickly to prevent stains Spills and accidents should be treated immediately to preserve the beauty of your area rugs and carpeting. If a spill is large or one of your guests or pets gets sick (unfortunately, it happens), you can scrape away large bits with a spatula, then blot the stain with an absorbent cloth or paper towel. Specialized cleaners should be used with care and always tested on a tiny, unseen part of your carpeting or rug first. It may be best to clean spots with club soda and baking soda. Call APT for Help We can help you with all of your summer carpet cleaning needs from installed carpeting to the finest wool area rugs. Whether you live in Denver, Parker and Littleton, we can help you with your professional upholstery cleaning needs. We are glad to answer your carpet and area rug cleaning questions. We will give you a free, written estimate without cost or obligation. Contact us at 720.344.2870 or use our online form to schedule a free consultation. Source http://www.thisoldhouse.com/cleaning/reviews/how-to-clean-a-wool-rug/
Welcome Graduation Guests with Clean Carpets and Upholstery
When our kids graduate, it’s the culmination of years of hard work, family support, obstacles overcome and joy all rolled into one. That’s why so many parents, aunties, brothers and grandparents tear up when they hear “Pomp and Circumstance” float out of the speakers at the graduation ceremony. Graduation marks emotional growth as well as academic achievement. So, when it’s time to celebrate, it’s time to do it up big! You’ll need to order food to feed a crowd and maybe get one of those cakes with the graduate’s picture on it (though it’s a little strange to cut into). Before you stock up the party supplies, start with a good whole house spruce to welcome your guests. Deep clean the kitchen. Dust off the patio furniture and scrub the grill. Don’t forget to eliminate dust, germs, pollen and stains with a springtime carpet and upholstery cleaning too. Freshen up the carpet Let’s start with your carpeting. It’s one of the first things guests notice when you open your front door. If it’s in good shape, your guests may ask if they need to remove their shoes when entering. If it’s not, your guests may think all sorts of thoughts (What’s that smell? How old is that carpet?), but they won’t let you know what those are! Regular carpet maintenance can help ensure your house is inviting and it can also save you money. Of course, vacuum your carpet weekly to keep your carpet fibers in top shape. Then, hire a professional carpet cleaner to deep steam clean your carpets and upholstery. The care will restore your carpet texture and ensure your furnishings are renewed for guests. A Personal Touch steam cleaning technology removes nasty germs, even coronavirus, deep down into your carpet and upholstery fibers. Our cleaning water is heated up to 230 degrees Fahrenheit. According to our industry guidelines, just 125 degrees Fahrenheit kills 98 percent of household germs including colds, flu and bed bugs. Our deep soil carpet cleaning with a potent truck-mounted steam cleaning system removes tough stains and odors, including cat and dog urine stains and smells. Sanitize the upholstery Dining room chairs, recliners, couches, loveseats, armchairs and throw pillows all need an occasional deep cleaning too. This will ensure your guests don’t encounter any surprises when sitting down to chat about impressive achievements and future plans. Remember the time your graduate had friends over for raucous games in the family room? The spills on the chairs are still there, as are the ones on the couch cushion that was just flipped over to hide them! Those are memories you don’t need to keep. Stains, dinginess and even pet odors can be removed with a thorough cleaning performed by A Personal Touch Carpet Cleaning. Disinfecting and deodorizing after cleaning can help you keep your furniture looking newer longer too. Get in touch A Personal Touch can help you make your house extra welcoming for all the celebrations you’ll have this spring and summer in Denver, Parker and Littleton. Reach out before big birthdays, weddings and anniversaries too. We are happy to answer any carpeting or upholstery cleaning questions you might have and give you a free, written estimate without cost or obligation. Contact us at 720.344.2870 or use our online form to schedule a free consultation.
Getting your home ready to sell
We live in one of the most beautiful states in the U.S. We are fifth in education, were voted the fifth best state to live in and we are tenth in healthcare. Home values continue to rise with the median home price hovering around half a million dollars. Perhaps you’d like to sell right now to capture all of the equity your home has stacked up over the past year. Homes are selling quickly, but how do you ensure the best offers and the quickest sale? Home buyers love clean, well-maintained real-estate. According to Redfin, a nationwide home brokerage site, getting rid of stains and odors in your home is one of the top 11 things you should do to get your home ready for the market. Redfin recommends walking out your front door and reentering your home like a buyer. Use all of your senses when you open your front door. What do you see? Are the floors scuffed? Is the carpet dingy? Do the stairs need some love? What do you smell? Old food odors? Pet urine or mustiness? A buyer will notice these odors even more because they’re not used to them. Getting the carpet cleaned Now that you’re looking at your house with a buyer’s eyes, you may notice the stained carpeting by the dining room table. A Personal Touch can help. We use a powerful truck-mounted steam cleaning system to remove tough stains and odors, including gum, tar, rust and pet stains and odors. After cleaning your carpets are groomed for a “new look” and can be protected with a Dupont Teflon carpet protector. A Personal Touch Carpet Cleaner offers carpet spotters and groomers for sale too so that you can maintain your fresh carpeting right up to the moment of sale. If you find you have unsightly wrinkles in your carpeting, we can restretch it for you. This can save you thousands of dollars in an offered carpet allowance to your buyer. Refinishing the floors If you have hardwood floors, think about getting them refinished. This usually means getting them sanded down to remove the original finish and stain, then restaining them and coating them with sealer. New, shiny floors are of incredible value when selling your home. Examining the bathrooms Looking at your bathrooms with new eyes can be a little uncomfortable. Do you see mold or mildew on the tile? Does the bathroom smell a little… used? We can help. Depending on how long it’s been since your tile grout was last cleaned, what you smell just might be an odor associated with the tiling. Grout can absorb moisture over time, which ultimately results in the accumulation of mold and mildew – the things responsible for that gross smell. You may have tried bleach to eliminate mold or other internet remedies. Have you noticed the results don’t last very long? A Personal Touch can clean your tile and grout in with our proven process for a great price. We’ll apply commercial-grade grout and tile cleaner to your bathroom or kitchen tile areas. Our trained technicians will carefully scrub your tile and grout free of soap scum, water stains, mold and mildew. We’ll apply a top-notch sealant that will keep your grout from accumulating grime in the future. Professionally sealing your tile will make the tile easy to maintain in the future—your little gift to the next owners of your fresh-smelling home. Peeking into the kitchen One of the biggest selling points of a house is the kitchen. Buyers love updated, spacious, well-lit and sparkling kitchens. Do you have one? We can certainly help with the sparkle. The best way to keep your bathrooms and kitchen areas looking and smelling their best is with regular tile maintenance. A Personal Touch can help remove set-in stains, persistent odors, grime, scum and mildew. We also clean marble and granite countertops. If they have scratches or etching from acidic drinks such as orange juice, we have a company that we recommend for restoring them back to their original beauty. Noticing the details Redfin recommends going through your house and making a list of all the little things you would change if you were moving in. The little things count and they don’t have to cost a lot either. Replace all of your lightbulbs, add a mirror here or there to make a small space look bigger, clean and repair your home’s gutters and paint your baseboards. Your potential buyer will love you for all of these things and your home will sell that much faster. Calling the pros At A Personal Touch Carpet Cleaning, we can help you get ready for the big sale. We are happy to answer any carpeting questions you might have and give you a free, written estimate without cost or obligation. We would like to be the last ones in for carpet cleaning since everything falls down to the floor and into your carpets. Follow the recommendations in this article to make the house sparkle. Then contact us at 720.344.2870 or use our online form to schedule a free consultation.
Got mud? Your carpet may need professional cleaning
Colorado weather can be so unpredictable. In the spring, the sun comes out, crocuses poke their little heads above the earth, tulips brighten our yards with pops of color and we get lulled into thinking that summer is here. Oh, but wait, we’re on the high plains. That means Chinook winds, air flowing from the Pacific over the Rockies’ western slopes, can blow harsh conditions in seemingly from nowhere. Yup, snow or torrential rains may be waiting in the wings! And with each comes wet ground and, unfortunately, mud. Maintenance matters Ugh. Mud. Worse, still, it’s complicated mountain mud! Most Colorado residents know that there is clay, or Bentonite, mixed in with our beloved soil here. The sticky stuff not only creates issues for avid gardeners, it can wreak havoc on indoor carpeting. That’s why it’s more important than ever to make sure you’re vacuuming your rugs and carpets regularly (once or twice a week) to remove the clay before it degrades your carpet fibers. It’s also best time of year to refresh your carpeting and upholstery with professional steam cleaning. Why? Not only is steam cleaning great for your carpet’s health, and your family’s health, chances are people will soon be coming to your house to see you. You’ll want to greet them with a tidy home. How do we know? Are we clairvoyant? Nope, we just read a lot. A study in the New York Post revealed the average American is 31% more likely to socialize in the summer than in the winter. During the colder months, we hunker down inside, binge shows and eat hot meals from the crock pot like irises gathering nutrients into our rhizomes. Then spring comes, and boom, we bloom. To get untwisted from the metaphor, that means we want to see people again. And you want to be ready to bloom, right? Court the clean Yes, ok. Enough with the flower imagery. There are issues with the comparison. After all, unlike flowers, most people really don’t like to be surrounded by dirt! We like our houses to smell fresh and be deeply clean. Professional carpet cleaning with powerful truck-mounted steam is the only way to go. It’s the easiest, best way to get rid of deep stains in your carpets and upholstery. Steam cleaning also sanitizes your surfaces to neutralize germs and banish allergens that become trapped in your carpet fibers. Your home’s carpeting is an important investment. Home carpeting can last 10-15 years on average. With tender care, it can last longer. A Personal Touch can sanitize your chairs, ottomans and couches as well. Our trained technicians are knowledgeable about many different kinds of upholstery Spring into action The takeaway? Get your carpets professionally steam cleaned at least once a year to remove the soluble spots. Vacuuming weekly as well as cleaning your carpets professionally will keep the weather at bay and ensure you have a welcoming, happy house for friends and family to enjoy. Call A Personal Touch, the best carpet cleaning company in Denver, at 720-344-2870, or use our online contact form to ask us questions or to receive a free quote.
Winter carpet tips: regular carpet and upholstery cleaning may help reduce germs
Living life inside If you’re like most, you haven’t been to a movie theater lately. Instead, you might be discussing the streaming services that are portals to the hottest TV shows. The Olympics may have you glued to your screens absorbing big air and spectacular falls that dash a lifetime hopes. Perhaps you’re gnashing your teeth or cheering over the Super Bowl results. And maybe you are one of the thousands who happily consume about 1.42 billion saucy chicken wings (truth) in our living or rec rooms during the game. If you’re more active, you likely to have a home gym to sweat it all off, maybe with a virtual trainer. In-person gym membership numbers are down too. Our winter habits this year add up to a lot of time at home. A bunch of chillaxing nestled on sofas and sprawled back in easy chairs. Hours breathing hard and sweating on the treadmill or Peloton. We crowd together, eat, drink, spill and… sneeze or cough. We also shed skin as fast as our pets shed hair. Steam clean for health That’s why it’s more important than ever to regularly clean your carpets and upholstery. Steam cleaning not only keeps your home livable and your upholstery newer, it may help reduce germs that are caught in that easy chair, or that land in front of your well-used sofa. Not sure your upholstery needs a good clean? Grab a white cotton towel. Rub it on the surface of your most used furniture. If it stays clean, perhaps you can wait a couple more months to call a professional. If your towel is smudged with dirt, it’s time to consider steam cleaning. At A Personal Touch Carpet Cleaning we employ a truck-mounted steam cleaning system and the water used to clean your carpet is at least 180 degrees. According to industry guidelines, that’s hot enough to kill 98 percent of household germs including colds and flu. Steam clean for comfort According to the Allergy and Asthma Foundation of America, a whopping 50 million Americans experience allergies every year. Allergies are the 6th leading cause of illness in the U.S! Allergies happen when our immune systems react to foreign substances. Scientists call those substances “allergens.” Common respiratory allergens are dust, pollen, grass and pet dander. You guessed it, frequently used furniture and carpeting can accumulate all of these things—especially in a state like Colorado when we love being outdoors (and tracking them inside) as much as we love our pets. Regular vacuuming as well as carpet and upholstery cleaning can make every breath easier for those with sensitive immune systems in your family. If you have allergy sufferers among your loved ones, we recommend upholstery and carpet cleaning at least once a year. Trust the experts Dining chairs, easy chairs, throw pillows and loveseats can all use routine TLC. A professional carpet and upholstery cleaner like A Personal Touch can help you remove spills and pet odors with a thorough steam cleaning. Our IICRC trained technicians are knowledgeable about many different kinds of furniture fabrication from leather to corduroy and velvet. You can trust your furniture to us, be it Furniture Row, antique, Bauhaus vintage or ultra-modern. For frequently used pieces, we can professionally apply fabric protector to extend the life of your furniture. Get in touch today A Personal Touch Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning can help keep your family healthy and your furniture stain-free and vibrant. We don’t cut corners, we clean them. Call us at 720-344-2870 for a free estimate or simply schedule an appointment. Sources Americans to enjoy 1.42 billion chicken wings at the Super Bowl | AGDAILY Allergy Facts | AAFA.org
Signs Of a Poor Carpet Installation & How To Fix It
A properly installed wall-to-wall carpet looks great and does an excellent job of tying a room together. On the flipside, a new carpet with poor installation makes a room appear disjointed and unfinished. With decades of experience in all things carpet, A Personal Touch Carpet Cleaning knows the signs of a poor carpet installation, and how to fix it. Signs Of a Poor Carpet Installation Padding Installed Incorrectly A professional carpet installer should have no trouble installing carpet padding, whose multiple benefits include extra cushion for the feet, protection against matting of the carpet fibers, and a reasonable level of stain protection. However, when installed incorrectly, the carpet padding will be bumpy – a problem that transfers over to the carpet when it is laid atop the padding. Wrong Equipment A big red flag to watch out for is a carpet installer who shows up at your home with a knee-kicker instead of a power stretcher. The latter looks like a jarge jack, whereas the former “kneepads” that the installer uses to “kick” the carpet and padding into place. In this case of man vs. machine, the machine wins every time, with the power stretcher able to achieve a much smoother, tauter install than even the best knee-kickers. If you recently had carpet installed by someone using knee-kickers, a good test of their quality is to go to the middle of the room and try pulling up the carpet as high off the floor as you can. If you’re able to pull it up more than an inch, the carpet is too loose and wasn’t installed well. Miscellaneous Signs There are several other signs to be wary of when judging whether a carpet has been installed correctly. Some of the most common are frayed/fuzzy edges where the carpet meets the wall, carpet seams that don’t match or are misaligned, carpet that’s too loose (mentioned above), and ripples/bumps/ridges in the carpet. Often times, repairing any of these mistakes is a time-consuming, costly endeavor, and it may be difficult getting the installer to cover the cost. Tips For Fixing The Problem The more effort you put into finding the right carpet for your home, the more likely you are to properly vet your installer options and make the best choice. Choosing quality over cost is always a smart move, especially since you’ll rely on your carpet to contribute to your home’s warmth, vibrancy, and aesthetic appeal. Given the time and expense involved, you should take as much time as possible to find the right carpet and the right installer so that the job is done correctly the first time. When seeking a reputable carpet company to fix a bad installation, there are some “must-haves” to keep in mind: Knowledge of and expertise with the latest specialty tools Experience with properly cutting carpet, accounting for heating and cooling registers, and removing baseboards, all in the name of alleviating the problem quickly and cost-effectively. Current state licensure Good referrals Strong Better Business Bureau rating Trust The Carpet Experts In Englewood If you have an improperly installed carpet in your home, trust A Personal Touch Carpet Cleaning to remedy the situation. Our expertise transcends carpet cleaning services, allowing us to evaluate your carpet and determine the best course of action. In some cases, we may not need to replace your existing carpet, thus saving you big bucks. Contact us today for a free quote and to make an appointment. Remember at A Personal Touch, “We don’t cut corners, we clean them.”
The Benefits Of Restretching Carpet
Many people, especially first-time home buyers, contact A Personal Touch Carpet Cleaning and ask, “What is carpet stretching?” We always reply with a concise definition, and explain the many benefits associated with restretching a carpet. Budget-Friendly By utilizing the carpet stretching techniques perfected by our carpet cleaning professionals in Littleton, you’ll see how cost-effective it is to rectify any number of problems. Minor stains, loose strips/corners, burn marks, buckling, holes – you name it, and we have a remedy. Instead of resigning yourself to buying new carpet, take advantage of our competitively priced local carpet restretching service. In short order we can easily refurbish an entire room full of carpet. Longer Life It’s no secret that the better you are about caring for your carpets, the better they’ll look and the longer they’ll last. Along with more well-known cleaning approaches like vacuuming and stain removal, it’s necessary to take prompt action when your carpet begins showing signs of buckling or wrinkling. Contact our nearby carpet repair company and our leading-edge carpet restretching services will restore your carpet to its original flat, wrinkle-free state, thereby helping it last longer. Healthier Environment Your carpet accumulates more dust, dirt, pollen, and other detritus than any other place in your house. The older a carpet gets, and the longer it goes without cleaning, the more potentially harmful particulates it hosts. This leads to unclean air that’s bad for everyone – especially the elderly, people with allergies, and toddlers. Plus, the longer you wait to restretch your carpet, the higher the chance of mold and mildew gaining a foothold. Everyone desires a healthy home environment, and restretching the carpet goes a long way towards achieving this. Prevent Injuries Old, unstretched carpeting develops folds, bubbles, and gaps that create a serious risk of trips and falls. Instead of rolling the dice and risking injury, your carpet should be professionally restretched so that the chances of a mishap are nil. It’s a small price to pay compared to the worst-case scenario. How Can Our Local Carpet Company Help? The general idea of restretching a carpet might seem simple: just pull the carpet taut to remove the wrinkles and tighten any loose ends. However, as with most home repair projects, it’s not as easy as it sounds. Our certified experts use state-of-the-art tools and techniques that help trim away excess carpet and padding. With more than 30 years of experience, we possess as much or more carpet restretching expertise than most companies in the Denver metro area. We deliver excellent results that wouldn’t be attainable by a homeowner trying to restretch carpet himself. We provide our services at a very competitive price, done on your schedule and with the utmost professionalism. Have Your Carpet Restretched Today It costs a good deal of money to replace carpet. That’s why it pays to have your carpet repaired and restretched by professionals. Contact A Personal Touch Carpet Cleaning today for answers to the question, “What does it cost to stretch carpet?” and to make an appointment with our veteran team. Remember at A Personal Touch, “We don’t cut corners, we clean them.”
Don’t Let The Cold Weather Ruin Your Carpets
There’s plenty to love about wintertime: skiing, sledding, and of course, the holidays. However, increased foot traffic and wintery ground conditions can put your carpet to the test. Stick to these carpet cleaning tips from A Personal Touch Cleaning in Littleton and expect a great-looking carpet all season long. Dirty Snow Stains Long ago, before the advent of cars, trucks, and general industry, snow remained more or less white. Nowadays, it’s only a matter of time before the snow that collects on your street and in your driveway acquires a “dirty” texture, which when tracked into a home can leave unsightly stains on the carpet. You can eliminate these by applying soapy water to the affected area, gently blotting over the stain until it disappears. Once it’s gone, you have two choices for removing any excess water: a dry white towel and a vacuum. Go with the latter option if there’s still some loose dirt around the area. Christmas Tree Care For many people, a Christmas tree is the item that ties an entire room together during the holidays. But before you can gather the family for decorating and sing-alongs, you need to get the tree into the house. Simply dragging the tree in is a no-go, since the tree is liable to pick up dirt and snow along the way, which is then deposited on your carpet. A sound solution is to wrap the tree in a plastic sheet from the time you purchase it until the minute you reach your front door. Remove the sheet (and the dirt, snow, and detritus that no doubt cling to it) and introduce your clean, fresh tree to the family. Another big tree-related to-do: waterproofing the area where the tree stand is placed. Make sure the stand doesn’t contact the carpet directly, or you could be left with an unsightly post-holiday dirt ring on the carpet. Another necessary precaution is to avoid overwatering the tree: too much dirty tree water is liable to spill over the edges of the waterproofed area. Humidity We know what you’re thinking: “In the dead of winter, why would I give a hoot about humidity?” A fair question, until you consider that all of the snow that gets tracked into your house doesn’t stay frozen. It melts, and the build-up of water will increase your home’s humidity level and create an environment that encourages mildew growth in your carpet. The solution is two-fold: keep the heat inside your home at the recommended level, and vacuum frequently so that moisture and dirt don’t have a chance to seep into your carpet. Shoes/Boots We know this is carpet care 101, but here’s a friendly reminder to put a snow rug just inside your door(s). Shoes and boots are by far the most common way that dirty snow is introduced into a home, but a combination of a snow rug/shoe rack/insistence that shoes aren’t allowed inside will be a big help in maintaining a clean carpet. Here To Help, All Winter Long If at any point this winter you a professional’s help with carpet cleaning or carpet repair, contact A Personal Touch Carpet Cleaning. Having served Littleton for decades, across all four seasons, you’ll find our expertise is invaluable when it comes to cleaning and preserving your carpets. Call us today at 720.344.2870 or use our online contact form to request your free estimate. Remember at A Personal Touch, “We don’t cut corners, we clean them.”