What about that bleach spot on my hallway carpet, or that
tear in the family room ? What about where the sun has faded
that area to a different color by the sliding glass door?
Can those wrinkles be taken out? These are some of the common
questions asked by our clients. And usually, the answer is
"yes" to most of these concerns. EcoClean Technicians
are certified in carpet cleaning, carpet repair, color restoration,
and reinstallation and can provide services to the homeowner
to improve the appearance, and extend the useful life of their
carpets. Listed below are some of the most common types of
procedures that can be performed by your EcoClean Technician
to "save" your carpet:
WRINKLES:
A very common repair today is to correct buckling or wrinkling
in the carpet. This usually appears two to four years after
installation. Besides looking bad, they cause carpet to wear
unevenly, and pose a serious slip and fall hazard. These should
be repaired immediately, due the fact that they get worse
over time and can cause a permanent crease and discoloration
in the carpet.
SPOTS AND STAINS:
Sooner or later it happens to everyone, something is spilled
on the carpet. But did the spill cause a spot or a stain?
A spot is a deposit of foriegn material that can be easily
cleaned out of a carpet by your EcoClean Technician. A stain
however, is permanent and cannot be removed by standard cleaning
procedures. Urine, bleach, and Kool-Aid (among others) contain
substances that permanently change the color of the fibers.
In these situations, it is necessary to neutralize, then remove
the bleach or dye. The color can then be restored to those
fibers to blend more closely with the surrounding carpet.
BURNS, HOLES and TEARS:
Physical damage to carpet can often be repaired through seaming
or a precision bonded insert. Even if a donor piece of carpet
is not available, often a piece can be scavenged from a closet
or other inconspicuous area.
PULLED FIBERS:
Common to loop pile carpet is the pulling of fibers. It is
very important to catch these early. A looped carpet is like
a knitted sweater, where a pull just gets longer and longer
with time. Your EcoClean Technician can reburl the "bundle
wraps" that have been pulled out of the carpet backing.
BLACK LINES AROUND VENTS and BASEBOARDS:
Common to many homes is a condition called "filtration
soiling". This is caused by air circulation within the
home, between floors, walls and rooms. The air contains a
very fine oily dirt that is trapped in the carpet fibers.
It is more evident in some homes than others, and usually
is only in certain areas of the home. Sometimes this can be
a severe problem, but usually it just causes black lines to
form around baseboards and under doors that are kept closed.
It is however, very difficult to clean, and requires special
cleaning agents and tools.
CARPET EDGE FRAYING:
Carpets often fray at the edges. Usually we see this at thresholds,
where the flooring changes from carpet to hard surface. The
problem many times is delamination. Delamination occurs when
the face yarns separate from the backing of the carpet. Your
EcoClean Technician can often fix this problem by injecting
or reapplying a latex adhesive to rejoin the two layers of
carpet.
These are some of the most common repair issues we are asked
about while in our clients homes. It is important that consumers
know that these problems can be repaired. Keep in mind, damage
to carpet fibers and backing weakens the carpet and generally
gets worse over time. Prompt and immediate attention by your
EcoClean Technician can increase the odds of successful resolution
to your concerns. The most important thing to remember however
is that your EcoClean Technician is experienced, trained and
certified in carpet cleaning, carpet repair, color restoration
and reinstallation. . EcoClean Technicians obtain training
and certification through the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning
and Restoration Certification, the IICRC, as well as other
sources. The IICRC is the standard setting board for carpet
cleaning and restoration companies. The standards published
by the IICRC are recognized as the industry standards nationwide.
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Carpet Cleaning 
EcoClean
Carpet Care employs the very low moisture carpet cleaning method
to both residential and commercial clients in our service areas.
Steam cleaning is also available upon request. Both of these cleaning
methods produce amazing results and leave your carpet clean and
dry. The experts at EcoClean Carpet Care will know exactly which
cleaning method is best suited for your particalar cleaning needs.