Residential Carpet Cleaning
Sometimes a carpet doesn’t just look dirty, it looks worn, stained, or even ruined. Many people wonder whether cleaning will help, or if the carpet needs repair or replacement.
At Hernandez Carpet Cleaning, we specialize in both professional carpet cleaning, carpet stains, and carpet repairs, because the right solution depends on the condition of the carpet and your expectations.
Sometimes a carpet only needs routine maintenance cleaning to remove deep soil and refresh the appearance of the room. In other situations, such as preparing a home for sale, moving into a new place, or restoring a rental property, customers may want the carpet to look as good as possible, which can involve stain treatments, repairs, or other specialized work.
Our technicians evaluate the carpet and recommend the most appropriate solution. This may include stain removal, a pet urine treatment for odors, ccarpet stretching for wrinkles or ripples, or carpet repair and spot dyeing when damage or discoloration is present.
Below you can see the steps we follow to provide a thorough professional cleaning.
Check out the steps we take in our Deep Cleaning Process.
10 STEP CARPET CLEANING SYSTEM
Our 10 Step Carpet Cleaning System is designed to provide your carpet with a thorough and deep clean, customized to meet the specific needs of each situation. Here's a detailed overview of our process:
Step 1. Pre-Cleaning Inspection
The carpet should be inspected and tested so the technicians can inform the expected results and any potential challenges. This inspection should include identifying the fiber type as well as any potentially permanent stains.
Step 2. Dry Soil Removal
When needed, we begin our process with a targeted pre-vacuum to remove the majority of dry soil. Up to 85% of soil in a carpet is dry soil that has bonded to the surface. Household vacuum cleaners do not always remove all of the dry soil. If not completely removed, it may “wick” back upon drying. Please assist us with picking up any larger bits like sheetrock or coins before we arrive, as those aren’t part of our service.
Step 3. Pre-Treat Spots
We apply a pre-spray solution that effectively loosens soil and addresses surface-level spots, ideal for spills that have not penetrated deeply into your carpet's fibers. For stains that have formed a deeper bond with the fibers and require more advanced treatment, an additional fee will be applied.
Step 4. Gentle Agitation
We carefully agitate the carpet to further release soils, ensuring that intensive, potentially damaging cleaning methods are avoided.
Step 5. Hot Water Extraction
Now that the soil has been properly “suspended,” it can be extracted without over-wetting or leaving a sticky residue behind.
Step 6. Neutralizing
A common problem is that some carpet cleaners do not neutralize the carpet. Not balancing the pH can cause the carpet to be stiff and attract dirt like a magnet.
Step 7. Stain Treatment Solutions
Stubborn stains may require specialized treatment processes, which could lead to additional charges. It's worth mentioning that not all external cleaning services are trained in these advanced techniques; however, our team specializes in effective stain treatment.
Step 8. Post-Cleaning Grooming
The pile of the carpet should then be “finished” so it dries and cures in the proper direction.
Step 9. Speed Dry
Proper drying should be insured with high-velocity air movers.
Step 10. Post-Cleaning Inspection
A thorough walk-through is done to ensure that the customers are completely satisfied with the cleaning job.
This comprehensive approach, from the initial inspection through to the final inspection, is tailored not just to clean but to rejuvenate your carpets, enhancing their appearance and extending their lifespan.
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