When to Hire an Upholstery Cleaning Specialist
Sometimes it’s tough to know when a certain substance can be cleaned with off-the-shelf cleaning supplies, and when it’s best to summon an upholstery cleaning specialist. A Personal Touch Carpet Cleaning seeks to shed some light on a situation that many homeowners in Littleton will face at least once. Upholstery Cleaning Tags Chances are that when you spill something on your couch, or your child decides to jump on the living room loveseat in muddy shoes, your first reaction is something other than “Let me check the upholstery cleaning tag”. But these tags exist – either sewn under cushions or available in online form at the manufacturer’s website – and they’re a big help when deciding what you can and can’t clean on your own. Code W The W stands for water, meaning that any upholstery with a Code W can be cleaned with water-based cleaning products. This is the code that is most agreeable to DIY cleaning efforts. Code S Upholstery marked “Code S” must be cleaned with a solvent or a water-free agent, i.e. a dry-cleaning solvent. If you attempt to use water in an effort to erase a stain on a Code S sofa, there’s a good chance you’ll end up fading the sofa’s color, or embed the target area with a permanent water ring. Also, since we’re talking about chemically-based solvents, make sure to read the instructions before using since certain solvents can be hazardous. A Code S should at the very least give you pause before attempting to clean a stain yourself, and more often than not you’ll want to call our upholstery cleaning professionals. Code WS Code WS (sometimes written “Code SW”) upholstery can be cleaned with dry-cleaning or water-based cleaning products, but with the caveat that doing so could damage the fabric. If you’re 100% confident in your cleaning chops and you want to try cleaning a Code WS item yourself, we recommend conducting a spot test in a concealed area (i.e. a cushion bottom) before moving forward. However, any homeowner having doubts about self-cleaning a Code WS should call a pro. Code X Whenever you see something marked “Code X” – on your cable bill, in a webpage error message, etc. – there’s always a hint of the ominous. Such is the case with upholstery marked Code X. If you see this code on any to-be-cleaned upholstery in your house, it means that dry-cleaning solvents and water-based products are a no-go. In fact, some Code X jobs pose a challenge for seasoned professionals. In a Code X scenario, let the stain be and call A Personal Touch Carpet Cleaning right away. Other Scenarios While the code system is the most common reason why you would hire an upholstery cleaning specialist, another scenario involves uniquely-shaped furniture whose various seams, nooks, and crannies can only be cleaned with special tools. These tools are expensive, which is why you’ll only find them in the possession of professional cleaning companies. Also – and this only happens rarely – there are occasions when a stain is so deep, or a fabric is so exotic, that our team will need to take the soiled item out of your home and to our workshop in order to clean it properly. Contact us today and we’ll be happy to provide a competitive quote for any cleaning project that’s on your to-do list. Remember at A Personal Touch, “We don’t cut corners, we clean them.”
Preparing to have Your Carpets Professionally Cleaned
If you’ve recently contracted for carpet cleaning services near Littleton, there are several things you’ll want to do in preparation for the cleaner’s arrival to make your life (and theirs) a lot easier. Move your furniture The more of an open space you can provide for the cleaning team, the more efficient said team will be. Plus, they’ll appreciate the effort you made. Transport small items (coffee tables, end tables, etc.) into a different room. With heavier items, pushing them against the wall is all that’s necessary. Framed pictures should be taken down to avoid any chance of breakage. Once all furniture has been moved, pick up any small items (i.e. toys) and vacuum up any dust, crumbs, etc. that gathered under the couch or other furniture pieces. Don’t forget to clean the baseboards so that the room is as dirt-free as possible. Also, something a lot of people forget about are curtains and drapes. Secure these above the carpet so that they don’t interfere with the cleaning equipment. This also eliminates the chances of your drapery staining the carpet when it’s wet. Make a list of concerns Once you’ve cleared the area to be cleaned, inspect the carpet and make a list of concerns you’d like the carpet cleaners to address. For example, areas where foot traffic is especially heavy, a spot where a particularly stubborn spill has yet to be removed, and places where potted plants are commonly located. Some homeowners go so far as to highlight “concern areas” with red tape. Locate your water spigots If you have kids, it’s likely you’re well aware of where your outdoor water spigots are located. Either way, do a once-around of your home and make a mental note of where the spigots are. When your carpet cleaners arrive, direct them to the spigots and they’ll take it from there. Don’t be surprised if they connect their hoses(s) to your garden hose in order to maximize the hose’s utility. Allow ample room for parking Even small carpet cleaning jobs require heavy-duty equipment and at least one well-equipped truck. If your cleaning project entails multiple rooms, don’t be surprised if the carpet cleaner arrives with a few trucks and several pieces of cleaning apparatus. Free up your driveway and declutter all entryways to make it as easy as possible for the cleaning team to unload their inventory, access your home, run the requisite hoses from outside to inside. Get away for awhile It’s a wise move to get away from your home for a while so the cleaning company has plenty of room to work, with no distractions. Confirm beforehand how long the job is expected to take so you can plan accordingly. If you have pets, bring them with you, keep them in the backyard, or drop them off at a kennel for a few hours. Also, if you have small pets like birds, gerbils, or hamsters, consider putting their cage outside or placing the pets (except the birds) in an outdoor crate. Small animals are easily irritated by loud noises and constant movement. Contact A Personal Touch Carpet Cleaning today for a free estimate and to learn more about our cleaning approach. Remember at A Personal Touch, “We don’t cut corners, we clean them.”
Five Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Carpet Repair Company
Interested in hiring a carpet repair company in Littleton? Here are five questions to ask before you sign on the dotted line. What carpet repair methods are you proficient at? Experience counts for a lot, especially in a service-related industry. Everyone wants to work with a company that’s “been around the block a time or two”, especially when it comes to solving difficult problems. You should ask your selected carpet repair companies about their level of proficiency in terms of replacing carpet, stretching carpet, fixing burn marks, alleviating water damage, and remedying split seams/carpet tears. Along with asking each provider directly, scan some consumer reviews to confirm that actual customers can back up the carpet repair company’s statements. Also, consumer reviews are a great way to gain an understanding of a company’s friendliness/customer service skills, punctuality, and reliability. How much training does your team have? You expect a carpet repair company’s owner or general manager to have extensive on-the-job experience, but ideally this experience level applies to the entire company. Ask each candidate company how much training their team has, inquire about any certifications, commendations, and awards, and ask to check the company’s employee qualification documents. You want someone who can not only do the job well, but provide experience-based recommendations for future carpet care, damage avoidance steps, etc. If a carpet repair company employees a few rookies, confirm that an experienced supervisor will be onsite throughout the job. Is your work guaranteed? This is another essential question a customer should pose to any service provider. In this particular case, you want to confirm a) that the carpet repair company offers a guarantee, and b) the specifics of said guarantee. It’s likely that most if not all of the companies you speak with offer a guarantee, but the conditions can differ from company to company. A good guarantee is one that extends for at least 30 days and pertains to any flawed work done during the repair. A guarantee wouldn’t ordinarily cover any new damage incurred in the 30-day period; that’s something you’ll likely need to discuss separately with the provider. Do you offer free estimates? Soliciting estimates from two or three different carpet repair companies is vital. This way you can compare cost, guarantees, experience, etc. and make an informed decision. It’s never a good idea to jump at the first offer you receive. Carpet repair firms, just like plumbers, roofers, and HVAC repairmen, want your business, and providing a free estimate either over the phone or in-person is par for the course. Are you bonded and insured? This question is black-and-white. If a company isn’t bonded and/or insured, cross them off your list. In this day and age, any professional carpet repair company should carry the requisite bonding and insurance in case something goes wrong during the job. For more information on carpet repair and to receive a free estimate for carpet repair in Denver, contact A Personal Touch Carpet Cleaning at 720.344.2870 or use our online contact form to request your free estimate or to schedule your carpet cleaning, carpet repair or wool rug cleaning service appointment. Remember at A Personal Touch, “We don’t cut corners, we clean them.”
What is Carpet Restretching?
If the carpeting in your home has become loose and lumpy over time, contact A Personal Touch Carpet Cleaning for carpet restretching near Littleton. We have the tools and the expertise to fit, trim, and restretch your carpet quickly and cost-efficiently, returning it to its “like new” appearance in no time. Tools We Use Power stretcher: as you may have guessed by its name, this is the most important tool we use. Depending on the size and dimensions of your room(s), it does most or all of the stretching. Knee kicker: this is useful in tight spaces (i.e. less than 3ft. between the walls) where the power stretcher can’t fit. The knee kicker is less high-tech but just as useful for stretching carpet. Carpet cutter: superior to the average utility knife, a carpet cutter achieves clean, accurate edges Pry bar: we use this to remove the tack strip that attaches the carpet/pad to the floor Stapler: for reattaching the pad The Process Step 1 – Peel back the carpet and pad Using pliers, we separate one corner of the carpet from the tack strip and begin peeling back the carpet. Once a small segment of carpet begins peeling, it’s quite easy to peel the rest. One thing we’re careful is to not pull the carpet past a doorway, where we may risk breaking a seam. Step 2 – Remove and replace old tack strips The old tack strip is removed in 4ft. sections with a pry bar. If the tack strips are attached to a wooden floor, it’s a simple matter of prying them out. If the tack strips are attached to a concrete floor, we’ll use a chisel to penetrate the tack strips and then pull them up through the concrete nails. Once the old tack strips are gone, we’ll put down new ones. Step 3 – Reset and stretch the carpet First, we’ll use our utility knife to cut (resize) the padding so that it fits snugly against the new tack strips. The padding is then stapled in place, with a staple placed every 3” or so around the room’s perimeter and along the padding’s seams. Once the padding is in place, the carpet is rolled out and the restretching process begin. The power restretcher is activated and we begin stretching the carpet until it’s flat and lump/wrinkle-free. Once we’ve achieved optimum stretch, the carpet is reattached to the tack strip. Cutting the carpet With the carpet stretched to its maximum, we use a carpet cutter to remove the excess carpet that’s left over after the restretching process. The cutter is specially designed to hold the carpet against the room’s woodwork so that an accurate cut can be made, helping us avoid cutting the carpet too short or too long. When this step is complete, the carpet will look like it did when it was first installed. If you’d like a quote for carpet re-stretching or any kind of carpet repair, contact our specialists today. Also, don’t forget to ask about our monthly specials. Call us today at 720.344.2870 for a free estimate or to schedule your appointment. Remember at A Personal Touch, “We don’t cut corners, we clean them.”
Five Common Carpet Repair Mistakes
Some jobs are best left to professionals. However, sometimes the lure of saving money and trying to handle a problem right away are too strong to ignore. Here are five common carpet repair mistakes we’ve seen from people who opted for the DIY route instead of calling the pros at A Personal Touch Carpet Cleaning in Littleton. Incorrectly Restretched Carpet While it’s true that a homeowner can rent/buy the tools necessary to restretch his own carpet, the process is still complex and physically intensive. Several mistakes can occur: for example, when first pulling up a corner of the carpet from the tack strip it’s attached to, some people pull too hard and unravel the carpet fibers. Another common error is when a homeowner pulls the carpet up too far and passes through a doorway. Doing so risks breaking the seam that attaches the room’s carpet to the hallway carpet, and if the seam breaks you’ll need a professional to fix it. Waiting Too Long to Remove a Stain Carpet stains should be addressed immediately, lest they become permanent or render themselves extremely hard to remove. Some stains become embedded in a carpet’s padding and/or pile. Other stains, especially from liquids that contain acids, will actually eat away at a carpet’s fibers. Even if you tried to address the stain right away and failed, the smart move is to call in a professional carpet cleaner. Renting a “Generic” Carpet Cleaner It’s not uncommon for homeowners to visit a rental shop or grocery store and rent a “generic” carpet cleaner when they want to try and remove a stain or give their carpets a once/twice-a-year cleaning. The misconception here is that a standard carpet cleaner can achieve the same quality and thoroughness as the machines used by professional carpet cleaners. In truth, they don’t really come close. Another problem with renting a carpet shampooer or steam cleaner is the fact that many of these machines lack adequate service. At best, an un-serviced machine will have minimal effect due to clogs and/or damage. At worst, it could exacerbate the carpet issue, especially when you consider that an uncleaned machine could very well be bringing someone else’s dirt and grime into your home. Using the Wrong Carpet Cleaner In one’s haste to clean a dirty carpet before the dirt/stain sets in, it’s not unusual to grab something from your home or off the store shelf that you think will serve as an adequate carpet cleaner. Unfortunately, what sometimes happens is that a homeowner uses a “non-carpet” household cleaner that ends up making the situation worse. This is especially true if you mistakenly use a cleaner that contains bleach and/or other harsh chemicals, which can permanently discolor carpet. Mistaking Carpet Deodorizer for Carpet Cleaner If something happens to your carpet and you’re out of carpet cleaner, note that carpet deodorizer is not a suitable substitute. Deodorizer powder/spray isn’t useful for removing stains or cleaning dirt. The powder especially can be a pain since the average vacuum cleaner won’t suck it up, leaving it to accrue in the carpet and possibly make the carpet look even dirtier. Contact our experienced carpet repair company today for all of your carpet and upholstery needs. Call us today at 720.344.2870 or use our online contact form to request your free estimate or to schedule your carpet cleaning, carpet repair or wool rug cleaning service appointment. Remember at A Personal Touch, “We don’t cut corners, we clean them.”
Spring Cleaning Tips for Your Carpet
Spring is right around the corner, and it’s a great time to clean your carpets. Here are some spring cleaning tips for your carpet, courtesy of A Personal Touch Carpet Cleaning. Treat Your Carpet to a Deep Clean Over the course of a winter, your carpet will have accrued months’ worth of germs, dirt, hair, and body oil. A deep clean is what your carpet needs in order to look brand-new again just in time for warmer weather. But before you undertake a wall-to-wall shampooing of your carpet, test the carpet cleaning machine and cleaning solution in a small, out-of-the-way area to confirm that they won’t discolor your carpet or cause the dyes to run. After your test run, move your furniture only slightly from its current position and place a small square of wax paper under all furniture legs. This wax paper will not only keep the legs dry, it will also protect your carpet while it dries. During or immediately after the deep clean is finished, open your windows to accelerate the drying process, which will take at least a day and maybe longer, depending on carpet size, outside temperature, etc. Consider a Steam Cleaner A Colorado winter can leave many carpets looking worse for the wear. Your first instinct might be to plug in your vacuum and go to work, but even the best vacuums will have a hard time dislodging dirt and grime that’s accrued uninterrupted for three or four months straight. In these cases you need something stronger, like a steam cleaner. These machines have no trouble cleaning dirty areas, lifting out stains, and making carpets look brand-new again. Steam cleaners work with specific detergent types, so make sure you have the right detergent on-hand before beginning. While steam-cleaning a carpet is highly effective, it’s a time-consuming process that can also be quite loud. Also, steam cleaners are much heavier than ordinary vacuum cleaners, a fact which will likely see you needing to take a break every so often – especially when you factor in the need to empty the cleaner’s dirty water reservoir periodically. Moreover, the intensity with which a steam cleaner “attacks” your carpet’s dirt and stains can render the carpet very damp and necessitate a significant amount of drying time. The bottom line is, if you want to steam-clean your carpet, set aside a considerable amount of time for the project. And if you have kids, you might want to see them off to grandma and grandpa’s house for a couple of days so that you have the entire house (and carpet) to yourself. What to do About Rugs Unlike carpets, rugs don’t require annual/biannual cleaning. In fact, you can go 4 – 5 years without thoroughly cleaning a rug – up to 10 years for a rug that isn’t tread upon much. Stains can be removed with household items like club soda, but any dye or acid-based stains (coffee, red wine, soda pop, etc.) should be addressed straightaway. The key with rugs is that you don’t want to over-clean them, as this exacerbates wear and tear. At A Personal Touch Carpet Cleaning, prepping carpets for spring is one of our many expert carpet cleaning services near Littleton. Contact us online today for a free quote.
How to Flood-Proof Your Home for Winter
It’s always a good idea to flood-proof your home for winter, especially near the season’s end when melting snow can lead to flooding. Here are some tips from A Personal Touch Carpet Cleaning for keeping your house safe and dry. Flood-Proof Your Basement As everyone knows, the basement is the most flood-prone area in a house. There are a few ways you can prevent your basement from taking on water in late winter/early spring. Inside your basement, check the walls and windows for leaks and cracks, and have them professionally sealed. Outside your home, attach extensions to your downspouts to avoid having large amounts of water seeping into your basement/foundation. Also, on the next unseasonably warm day, it’s a good idea to have your gutters cleaned – especially if you didn’t get around to it in the fall. Clogged gutters that overflow will cause water to run down the sides of your home and into the basement. Clean gutters will funnel the water directly to your downspouts. Integrate Non-Return Valves This step necessitates some time and money, but the return will be worth it. When you fit all of your drains and water pipes with non-return valves, you prevent excess flood water from exiting your area’s sewer system and flowing back into your ground-floor toilets, sinks, and showers. The cost/time involved in attaching non-return valve is far less than the expense associated with cleaning up your home if dirty flood water finds its way in. Install a Sump Pump Most homes with a basement have a sump pump, but if yours doesn’t then we recommend installing one right away. Sump pumps, which are either gas-powered or electric, kick into action when excess water is detected, pumping out any water that tries to enter your basement and keeping it dry and undamaged. Gas-powered sump pumps require fueling, and can be loud, whereas electric pumps are quieter and need no fuel. However, electric pumps can be a hazardous should water enter your basement. Also, it’s wise to purchase a backup generator to power the pump if your home’s power goes out during a flood. Optimize Your Home’s Exterior Drainage This tip is best employed in the fall, when landscaping and gardens are finished blooming and before the ground freezes. There are two key factors in optimizing your home’s exterior drainage and helping prevent a flooded basement. One is that you always want to your backyard and landscaped areas to slope away from the home, however slightly, so that water naturally moves in this direction. The second way that you can optimize exterior drainage is by mixing organic matter (peat moss or compost) and sand in with the soil around your landscaping. The organic material should be wet when you begin mixing, and avoid using only sand, as this will worsen the area’s drainage. Work these three materials together until what you have is a loose, non-compacted mixture. For more information and to work with a team that excels at carpet repair and carpet cleaning services near Littleton, contact A Personal Touch Carpet Cleaning today.
How to Rid a Carpet of Salt Stains
Winter brings lots of things – some of them fun, others not so much. Salt stains on your car or home’s carpet fall into the latter category. Good thing A Personal Touch Carpet Cleaning in Littleton is here with some helpful advice on how to rid your carpet of salt stains and keep everything fresh and clean all winter long! Step 1: Create an effective liquid solution Take a spray bottle (if you don’t have a bottle, use a mop bucket or bowl) and fill it with ½ white vinegar and ½ warm water. Sure, there are many things that smell better than vinegar, but not many of them can match vinegar’s cleaning power. If you don’t have vinegar or prefer not to work with it, you can substitute it with dishwashing detergent, but chances are it won’t be as effective. Step 2: Apply the solution to the affected area Spray-bottle users should spray the stained area until it’s completely covered. If you’re not using a spray bottle, pour enough solution on the spot so that it’s completely saturated. When you’re finished, take a scrub brush or a toothbrush and begin scrubbing the area. Be careful not to scrub too hard, since the goal is to stir up and remove the salt. Scrubbing too hard can result in the salt digging itself even deeper into the carpet. A light scrubbing of the affected area will stir the stain to the surface. Step 3: Dry the area When you’re satisfied that the area is thoroughly scrubbed and that the stain has been lifted to the surface, take a clean, dry towel and dab the area completely. The aim here is to absorb the stain from the top of the carpet, so dab gently lest you push the stain back into the carpet. Step 4: Remove the towel When the towel is soaked through, remove it. If liquid still remains on the carpet, take another towel and repeat the dabbing process until the affected area is dry. Another option is to incorporate a wet/dry vacuum into the process. If you go this route, dab the area once with a towel and then use the vacuum to remove the salt stain. Using a vacuum has the added bonus of helping remove the vinegar smell. Should the stain still be visible after dabbing/vacuuming, repeat steps 1 – 4. It isn’t uncommon for a salt stain to resist the initial cleaning, but stick with this plan and your carpet should be clean again in no time. Step 5: Negate the smell As mentioned at the outset, vinegar’s downside is its strong smell. Negate this by immediately exposing the affected area to fresh air after cleaning. If the stain was on your car floor mats, hang them out to dry or put them in the dryer. If the stain was indoors, run a fan by the location and open any nearby windows (provided it isn’t too cold outside). If you want, spray a deodorizer around the area. Keep these options going until the smell is gone. For more information regarding carpet cleaning near Littleton, contact the specialists at A Personal Touch Carpet Cleaning – serving the entire Denver metro area.
Five Tips for Preventing Mold on Your Carpet
Mold is bad news, no matter where it is in your home. For most homeowners, a damp basement is prime suspect #1 when it comes to predicting where mold is most likely to take root, but carpets are close behind: reason being that carpets are havens for dirt and dust, two substances that mold thrives on. So how best to prevent your carpets from getting moldy? Here are five tips from the experts at A Personal Touch Carpet Cleaning in Littleton. Go Antimicrobial Antimicrobial carpet padding (aka “rubber-slab carpet padding”) is resistant to mold, bacteria, and other sinister substances. It’s pricier than standard carpet padding but provides a significant upside, especially if you live in a high-humidity area. When you’re ready to install new carpeting, we recommend going this route. Vacuum and Clean Your Carpets Regularly A little vacuuming goes a long way – especially if you get in the habit of regularly vacuuming your home’s carpet. When too much dirt and dust are allowed to collect on carpet, they’re better able to trap moisture amongst the carpet fibers. And moisture, as well all know, is a prime ingredient for mold. Along with vacuuming on a regular basis, stick to a periodic carpet cleaning schedule. And when you do have your carpets cleaned, employ a “dry form” of cleaning that allows you to reduce the amount of moisture the carpet is exposed to. Monitor Your Home’s Humidity Level Water might be the primary ingredient needed for mold to thrive, but heat and humidity are close behind. We recommend maintaining a sub-60% indoor humidity level, since this will hamper mold spore reproduction. The more humid an environment, the easier it is for these spores to spawn. If your town is notoriously high in humidity, thus making it almost impossible to keep your home’s humidity level below 60%, there are two things you can do: 1) always keep your home’s temperature below 80 degrees, and 2) use dehumidifiers in as many rooms as possible. No Standing Water One of the main reasons why mold is such a problem is the fact that it requires only a short amount of time (1 -2 days) and a small amount of water in which to grow. Therefore, regardless of how much standing water you may have in your home – ranging from a simple spill to flood damage – you should get rid of the standing water and dry the carpet as soon as possible. Also, don’t forget to check your carpet padding. Depending on the amount of standing water you incur, you may need to replace the carpet and padding to ensure your home is mold-free. Don’t Carpet High-humidity Areas This last tip is straightforward: avoid carpeting areas prone to standing water, i.e. your basement, bathrooms, and laundry room. Instead, tile these areas so mold can’t get comfortable. Find out why Personal Touch Carpet Cleaning is the choice for carpet cleaning services near Littleton. Contact us today for additional mold prevention tips, and to make a service appointment.
Three Helpful Tips for Preventing Carpet Dents
Whether you’re moving into a new home or just rearranging your living room furniture, the moment you lift your couch or table you’ll be greeted by an annoying leave-behind: carpet dents. A Personal Touch Carpet Cleaning is one of the Denver metro area’s most respected carpet companies, and we’ve seen our share of carpet dents in our clients’ homes and offices. Speaking from experience, here are three tips for preventing carpet dents from forming. Change is Good Though you may love the way your dining room is arranged, sticking with the same layout for too long is a surefire way for carpet dents to appear. That’s why we recommend moving your furniture regularly. And the good thing is you don’t have to move your cumbersome curio from one side of the room to the other – a small, one-inch adjustment done every couple of months is enough to keep carpet dents from forming. Heavy furniture is the biggest contributor to carpet dents – the longer it stays in one place, the more it compresses the carpet fibers underneath. When moving heavy furniture, ask someone to help you. Or, even better, put casters on your heavy items for easy rolling. Use Caster Caps Lots of people know what casters are, but mention a “caster cap” to your neighbor and you’ll probably receive a blank stare. Caster caps aren’t wheels, but they’re just as effective. These round objects are plastic or rubber on one side, which is the side upon which your heavy furniture rests. The other side has numerous small “spikes” that stick in the carpet. The spikes don’t cause indentations – rather, they pierce seamlessly through the carpet strands. Caster caps work great for any kind of furniture: couch, chair, table, bed, you name it. And while really heavy items might cause the caster cap to form a dent, it’s only temporary and easily fixable with a quick vacuuming. Choose the Right Carpet Having spent decades focused on carpet repair near Littleton, we’ve installed, repaired, and walked on virtually every kind of carpet known to man. We can vouch for the existence of “dent-proof” carpet, and while it’s pricier than your average, “non-dent-proof” carpet, it’s worth the investment – especially if your home has a fair amount of heavy furniture. Also, this type of high-density carpet offers the added bonuses of maximum comfort and durability. Along with high-density carpet, you can also install high-density padding – another great option for minimizing dents. If you go to a home store or a carpet shop looking for this kind of carpet, there’s an easy test you can do to confirm you’re holding something high-density. Just pick up a sample and fold it over. If you can see the carpet backing through the fibers, the carpet isn’t high-density. But if the backing is covered, then you’ve found a high-density, top-quality carpet. Call us today at 720.344.2870 for more carpeting tips and tricks, or use our online contact form to request your free estimate. Remember at A Personal Touch, “We don’t cut corners, we clean them.”