How to Clean Wall-to-Wall Carpets

How do you clean wall-to-wall carpets? It's a question we answer at least a few times a week, and this time we decided to write an article that sheds some light on the subject.

True, they're not quite as trendy anymore, but plenty of homes, institutions, offices, and hotels still choose to install wall-to-wall carpeting.

It's very comfortable, comes in countless designs that can suit any space, does a great job of dampening noise, and of course is much safer in homes with babies.

So now that we understand why not everyone switches to hardwood or laminate flooring, the question is — how do you properly maintain wall-to-wall carpeting?

The answer is very simple — just like with a car, the more consistent and moderate the maintenance, the less often you'll need major repairs :)

And just like with a car, professional carpet cleaning should be done once a year, after winter and before you roll up the carpets for summer.

How do you clean wall-to-wall carpets yourself?

All you need to do is vacuum the carpet thoroughly twice a week, and in places like offices with heavy foot traffic, at least once a day.

Want to protect your carpets from stains?

It's very simple — after professional cleaning, you can apply a protective layer to the carpet using a stain-repellent product.

It's a product that keeps the carpet from absorbing liquids, which directly prevents new stains from forming.

The product stays active for over a year, as long as you maintain your carpets properly.

How do professionals clean wall-to-wall carpets?

Today, without question, the best method in the carpet cleaning industry is the method called injection-extraction cleaning.

It's a machine that performs two actions at once: on one side it injects hot water and cleaning products, and on the other side it extracts everything back out, along with all the dirt absorbed into the carpet over the year.

For especially dirty carpets, like in offices, for example, it's also common to scrub the carpet using a large brush attached to a floor polishing machine.

After cleaning, you need to wait between twelve and twenty-four hours for the carpet to fully dry.

If your carpet still has an unpleasant smell at the end of the cleaning process, ask the professional to apply an odor-neutralizing treatment for wall-to-wall carpets.

It's a professional product that continues working for several days.

It's very important to keep up with regular maintenance, and also to book a professional cleaning at least once every year and a half, even if the carpets seem clean and stain-free.

Proper, consistent care will protect the quality of your carpets for many years to come, as well as the health of everyone in your household.

For more details about how to clean wall-to-wall carpets, or to get a price quote, feel free to reach out to us at any time.