Wool Rug Care in Winter: What to Avoid in Dry, Heated Homes
TL;DR Colorado’s dry winter air and indoor heating can cause wool rugs to dry out, fade, and deteriorate. Avoid DIY cleaning, excessive vacuuming, and direct heat exposure when professional wool rug cleaning protects your investment. Why Wool Rugs Need Special Care in Colorado Winters Wool rugs are durable, beautiful, and naturally stain-resistant, but they are also highly sensitive to Colorado’s harsh winter environment. When outdoor humidity drops and indoor heating runs constantly, wool fibers dry out, weaken, and become brittle. This is especially common in Front Range homes where humidity can drop below 20% during winter. What NOT to Do With Wool Rugs in Winter Avoid DIY Carpet Cleaners Rental machines and household carpet cleaners are too harsh for wool. They strip natural lanolin oils, leading to: Fiber breakage Color bleeding Shrinkage Don’t Over-Vacuum Excessive vacuuming, especially with beater bars, pulls wool fibers loose. Use suction-only settings and limit vacuuming to once or twice per week on wool rugs. Never Dry Wool Rugs Near Heat Sources Placing rugs near vents, fireplaces, or space heaters causes uneven drying and cracking fibers. Industry Secret: Wool Rugs Love Controlled Moisture Unlike synthetic carpets, wool benefits from balanced moisture. Professional wool rug cleaning carefully rehydrates fibers while removing embedded soil; Something DIY methods simply can’t replicate. Winter Wool Rug Protection Tips Maintain Indoor Humidity Use a humidifier to keep indoor humidity between 35–45% during winter. Rotate Rugs Seasonally Rotating rugs every few months prevents uneven wear and sun fading. Schedule Professional Cleaning Professional wool rug cleaning removes grit, restores softness, and protects color, especially important before or after winter. Many Colorado homeowners choose rug pick-up and drop-off services during winter to avoid transporting heavy rugs themselves. Why Professional Wool Rug Cleaning Is Worth It Professional cleaners understand: Fiber structure Dye stability Proper drying techniques Climate-specific care for Colorado homes This expertise prevents costly mistakes that often shorten a rug’s lifespan. Final Thoughts Wool rugs are an investment and Colorado winters can be unforgiving. Avoiding common mistakes and scheduling professional care ensures your rug remains vibrant, soft, and structurally sound for decades. If you’re in Littleton, Castle Rock, Englewood, Parker, or the Denver Metro Area, winter wool rug care isn’t just about cleanliness, it’s about preservation. Remember at A Personal Touch, we don’t cut corners, we clean them!
Moving Season is Upon Us!
Moving season is here. March and April bring warmer weather, spring flowers and houses hitting the market for sale! Are you looking to sell your home? You’ll want your carpets in great shape when prospective buyers start looking at your home. The housing market in Littleton and the surrounding area is hot, so you’ll want to pull out all the stops to get your home to show as best as it possibly can. This means cleaning your carpets, upholstery and fixing those snags, ripples or bare spots on your carpet. Why you should clean your carpets before selling your home Dust, dirt, pollen and other allergens can collect in your carpets over time. This buildup can also cause odors, which may be a turnoff to prospective buyers. You’ll want your home to smell clean and fresh and professionally cleaned carpets can do just that. Professional carpet cleaning can also remove those spots and stains that may cause buyers to think they have to replace their carpet. New carpet is expensive, so bringing in a professional to clean your carpets can be a lot less money. Adding carpet protection spray can help keep stains from setting in. Think of it as an invisible shield for your carpet! Carpet frays, ripples and seam repair If your carpet is fraying, rippling or showing splits or tears at the seams, then you’ll need our expert carpet restoration service. Carpet damage may turn off prospective home buyers. A Personal Touch recommends repairing split seams, carpet tears and ripples before putting your home on the market. Our expert carpet repair services can make your carpets ripple-free, remove burn spots and apply transitional strips to help restore your carpet to nearly new condition! Wool rugs If you have wool rugs but don’t want to clean them before moving due to high traffic of buyers viewing your home, then you’ll want to utilize our pickup and drop-off service for your wool and area rugs. On moving day, we’ll come get your wool or area rugs, clean them using our Rug Badger technology, and hold your rugs until you’re moved into your new home!* 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.” * Delivery and drop-off within our service area only.
Winter Carpet Care
Winter can be especially difficult on your carpets. Wet cold season weather means that your carpets need special care during this season. Our tips will help you keep your carpets looking great all season and all year long. 1. Take off your shoes at the front door. Eighty percent of the dirt and moisture that gets into carpets comes from the outdoors. When it snows outside, you have damp shoes that may carry caked road sand in their soles. Take them off before walking across carpets to keep this out of your home. 2. Vacuum more often. When a lot of material is being dragged inside, it pays to vacuum a couple of times a week or even more often. Getting to this dust and dirt early can keep it from working its way deep into carpets. 3. Use mats by the front door. Having a mat both outside and directly inside the front door can remove any dirt and water before it gets inside to start making a mess of your carpets. Clean these mats often so that they can continue to do their job most effectively. 4. Handle stains right away. Holiday parties mean holiday stains. If someone spills food, wine or another substance, blot the area right away. Spot treat soon after to keep the stain from setting. If you are having trouble lifting the stain, call a professional for carpet cleaning in Denver or Littleton. 5. Have your carpet professionally cleaned. Consider capping off the winter season by having your carpet professionally cleaned. Because we spend more time indoors in the winter and have a higher chance of tracking in dirt and moisture, carpets can be especially dirty this time of year. By getting your carpets cleaned at the end of the season, you can start the spring with a fresh new look. We are dedicated to keeping your carpets looking great throughout the year and helping them last longer. Get in touch today for carpet cleaning in Littleton, Parker, Castle Rock or southern Denver! 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.”
Caring for Your Wool Rugs
Wool rugs can provide excellent wear for years, as long as you treat your rugs right. By using our tips for the best wool rug care, you can keep your carpets looking great. A few of the things you can do to protect your rugs and extend their life: 1. Vacuum regularly with the right attachment. Dirt can get ground into your wool carpet because of the loose construction. In fact, even when your rugs do not look dirty, they may have dirt and dust that you cannot see. A wool carpet can hold up to a pound of dirt per square foot before looking dirty. When this happens, the particles can cause friction and wear on your rug’s fibers. You should go over the area at least once a week, more for high traffic areas. When vacuuming, do not use the rotary brush on loop pile rugs, such as Berber. The yarn may get caught and fray. Use the floor tool to prevent damage to your rug. 2. Spot clean when necessary. If liquid spills on your rug, add water and blog the liquid up gently. Do not use highly alkaline cleaning solutions, such as those that are ammonia-based. These cleaners can cause damage to the fibers of wool carpets. Wipe up liquids right away to avoid permanent stains. 3. Do not try to deep clean yourself. Wool rugs should be washed about once a year. Your wool rugs, whether they are wall to wall carpet or area rugs, should only be cleaned by professionals. Wool carpets can absorb a lot more water than synthetic ones do, which means they can be hard to move around and hard to thoroughly dry if you try to go it alone. Call us for carpet cleaning in Littleton to keep your rug looking fresh. We offer carpet cleaning with high quality tools like the Rug Badger and bring years of experience to the job. Get in touch today to learn how we can help your carpets last longer and look great. 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.”
How to Care for Area Rugs
Rugs can beautify the home, but it takes special care to keep them looking their best. By keeping up with the following, you can ensure that they continue to look great for years to come. In addition to hiring professional carpet cleaning in Denver and the surrounding areas, you can do a lot at home to maintain your rugs. Vacuum regularly. Dirt and grime can get lodged into your rug. This grit can rub against fibers, causing premature wear. Vacuum the rug regularly to get dirt out, concentrating especially well on high traffic areas. Experts recommend four to six passes in most areas, up to a dozen in areas that are high traffic. Get deep cleanings periodically. You should also consider deep cleaning periodically to get what vacuum cleaners can’t. Hire a professional company for carpet cleaning. A company that uses heavy duty equipment like the RugBadger can get out deep grime and keep your carpets in good condition. On average, you should get your rug deep cleaned every 12 to 18 months, or more often if they are showing wear and grime. Shake out small area rugs. If you can easily pick up a rug, take it outdoors to shake out dirt and dust. You will find that a lot of what your vacuum misses comes out this way. Ensure that you are in an area where debris will not cause irritation to neighbors. Brush out pet hair. If you have animals in your house, you may wind up with fur in your rugs that your vacuum can’t remove. A stiff brush can help get this out. Alternately, try rubbing the surface of your carpet with a rubber glove. The hair catches on the glove, allowing you to easily scoop it up and out. Special Treatment for Wool Rugs Wool rugs can be delicate and need special care. Never use a vacuum head that has a beater bar on your wool rug, as these can cause abrasions on your rug. Vacuum regularly to prevent dirt from causing wear and damage. Blot up all spills immediately to avoid staining. When it comes time to deep clean, trust these rugs to a professional to avoid shrinkage or damage. Interior rugs need protection from the rigors of daily traffic to keep doing their job. With just a bit of special treatment, including regular carpet cleaning in Littleton and the surrounding areas, you can protect your rugs and keep them looking great for years. 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.”
Spring Carpet Cleaning Tips
It’s that time of year again! Time to break out the cleaning supplies, vacuum and dusters. That yearly spring ritual is upon us. We’ve got some spring cleaning tips and advice that will help you get done in record time. How To Do Spring Carpet Cleaning The Right Way Remember that dirt and dust follow the laws of gravity. It falls just like everything else. So, start at the top and work your way down. Carpets are especially vulnerable to dirt, dust, germs and pollen so make sure that you get a deep cleaning of the carpet as often as it is needed. To achieve a clean carpet, you’ll need to have it cleaned by a professional or you’ll need to use a deep cleaning machine. A Personal Touch recommends that you have your carpets and rugs professionally cleaned every six months or so. Keep your eye out for spills and take care of them in a quick manner to keep your carpet clean. Simply using water on a spill will help most of them. If that doesn’t work then you’ll find several products out there on the market that can help you get rid of spills quick. You can also use a mixture of water and vinegar to help you keep stains out. By taking immediate action you can prevent spills from becoming stains that leave you with a dirty and messy carpet. You should always take the time to vacuum your carpet often and make sure you do a good job. This means going over the floor in several directions to allow the vacuum time to pick up all it can. High quality vacuums are the best choice, as they get up the most debris. The proper use of entrance will greatly help to clean off people’s shoes and keep most of the tracked soils off the surface of the carpet. You should always use entrance mats outside of your doors and make sure that anyone who enters your home use the mats to help get debris and dirt off of their shoes before they enter. You can also take off your shoes and request that guests do the same, prior to entering your home. Around 80% of the soils that enter a building or home are dry. The remaining 20% are greases, oils, and starches. The dry soil types are easily removed by vacuuming. As long as they are removed on a daily basis, it will help to minimize the damage to the carpet. Maintaining and keeping a clean carpet is more than just healthy, as it can also help to prolong the life of the carpet. If you have just laid the carpet, you are already aware of the expenses involved with doing so. Even if you haven’t had this done, you probably know the benefits of keeping a clean carpet. A clean carpet will add value to the home if it is maintained well. It will also help to keep the home free from odors as well. Also, it will help to make a comfortable living area for your friends and your family. We are your Spring Carpet Cleaning Experts! 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.”
Caring For Your Wool Rugs
Wool area rugs are a great addition to your home. They can add class, beauty and even safety to your home. Wool and area rugs are one of the most popular floor coverings available. Typical maintenance can include regular cleaning with a vacuum about once a week (twice a week if it’s in a high traffic area!) and regular professional cleaning about once every few months. Using your vacuum on wool and area rugs is very important and regular cleanings can help prolong the life of your wool or area rug. Using a vacuum can help reduce the amount of dirt that settings in the rug fibers and keep your rug from collecting dust, pollen and even germs. A Personal Touch Carpet Cleaning now offers the RugBadger, which is a powerful, portable machine designed to vibrate loose dirt, soil and sediments trapped both in the foundation and in between the rug fibers themselves. Sand, dirt and dust all disappear and allergens and pollen are removed from your rug. October 2014 Service Special Wool & Area Rug Special: Free pickup & delivery! That’s a $50 value! Call 720-344-2870 or request a free quote online to schedule your wool rug cleaning special today. Read more about our Wool & Area Rug Special »
Protect Your Oriental Rugs with Regular Cleaning and Care
Oriental rugs add a bright, sophisticated element to the décor of any home or office. They can also represent a substantial investment. That’s why it’s important to protect that investment with regular care and cleaning. Oriental rugs add a bright, sophisticated element to the décor of any home or office. They can also represent a substantial investment. That’s why it’s important to protect that investment with regular care and cleaning. Caring for oriental rugs properly starts with identifying how they’re made. While most oriental rugs are made of wool, some have cotton backing that can be ruined by dampness. If the backing of your oriental rug seems stiff and brittle, chances are you have a moisture problem. The most frequent culprit is a potted plant that has been overwatered. Any small crack or hole in the pot that allows water to leak onto the rug will result in dampness that can result in irreparable damage in as little as a few days. Concrete floors pose another threat to your rugs, particularly in basements and with on-grade slabs. Even though your concrete may seem dry to the touch, enough moisture can wick up through the concrete to damage your floor coverings. A good-quality pad can be helpful in preventing moisture wicking from damp floors. A high-density polyester felt pad about 3/8” thick and about an inch smaller than the rug all around is a good choice. It’s soft underfoot and stands up to age and wear quite well. Rubber and synthetic foam pads can crack and tear, and some can become gummy or brittle, actually damaging the rug rather than protecting it. If you have or suspect water damage to your oriental rug or any other fabrics in your home or office, the pros at A Personal Touch can accurately appraise the situation and help you take actions to remediate it. If you find gritty, sand-like material in your rug, you may have a moth problem. Other signs of a moth infestation are broken or loose pile, bare spots and fine white filaments that are the webs left by moths. Weekly vacuuming of the rug is the best defense against moth damage. Clean the top thoroughly with gentle vacuuming (power brushes and beater bars can cause excessive wear and damage, so turn them off if you can, or take it easy if you can’t). If you’re using an upright, stop short of the edge and fringe to avoid catching them in the machine. Vacuum the back of the rug and the pad and floor every couple of months. For large rugs, flipping up the edges and cleaning a foot or two in will usually suffice since moths and larvae generally don’t penetrate the underside farther than that. Mothballs and crystals don’t work on rugs, nor does cedar scent. If you have hard-to-reach areas such as under furniture or wall-hung rugs, there are some non-staining insecticides for household use that contain pyrethrins, compounds that poison insects but break down quickly for safe use around humans and pets. Carpet beetles can also attack your oriental rugs. They are less common than moths and generally do less damage, but the steps you take to guard against moths are just as effective against carpet beetles. Moth larvae can linger for up to 30 months before they emerge as adults and start a new generation of vandals. So anytime you suspect an infestation is the time to call for help. If you need help treating water or moth damage to your oriental rugs, or any of our professional cleaning and remediation services, A Personal Touch, Denver’s carpet and upholstery cleaning experts, are at your service. We’ll answer any questions you may have and give a free written estimate without any cost or obligation on your part. Give us a call at 720.344.2870 or visit the Contact page on our web site for complete details. You can also request a free estimate right on the Contacts page. Our staff is personally chosen and trained by our company’s founder and the technicians are IICRC-certified to deliver the finest carpet and upholstery cleaning available. That’s why at A Personal Touch Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning we say, “We don’t cut corners, we clean them.”