Carpet Cleaners

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Cleaning Carpets and Preventing Mold

No one wants dirty carpets. Dingy carpets are embarrassing when you have guests over. The allergens caught within them are irritating to respiratory systems. Deep cleaning processes help to clean carpets from the inside out. There are many portable carpet cleaning machines marketed as do-it-yourself carpet cleaners. The majority of these machines work on the principle of steam cleaning. In theory, this type of cleaning is ideal. Steam is non-toxic, environmentally friendly, an effective cleansing agent, and does not release harmful fumes or gases. It sterilizes surfaces so they are safe for children to play on and touch. Steam kills bacteria and insect larvae. The only problem with most do-it-yourself portable steam carpet cleaning machines is that the water extraction mechanism is not strong enough.

Steam carpet cleaners force hot water (or steam) into the weave of the carpet. This loosens the dirt and grime. The machine then sucks the water and dirt up, effectively cleaning the carpet. The problem comes if the home owner working the machine does not spend enough time on water extraction or if the machine does not have enough suction power to effectively remove the moisture from the carpet and pad. When these items are left too wet, mold is allowed to grow. Colonies of mold within the carpet and pad can make your whole family sick. Mold is highly allergenic, can cause respiratory distress, and makes your home smell musty and sour.

Our professional carpet cleaning methods at Oriental Rug Care NY ensure that moisture is effectively removed from your carpets so they dry without mold production. Our technicians are extensively trained, licensed, and insured. We guarantee your satisfaction. Our process is designed to offer you the ultimate in convenience. We do free, in-home estimates and even have an emergency hotline for clean-up service twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. We use non-toxic, environmentally friendly carpet cleaners that are safe for your family, your carpet, and the earth.

If you have mold growth already within your carpet, we can help assess the scope of the problem and come to a solution that saves your carpet and removes the mold. We use an encapsulating process that traps the mold and keeps it from growing back. We have professional carpet cleaners who are water damage restoration specialists. We can help with fire and smoke damage as well. Our top rug cleaners are also trained in upholstery and area rug cleaning processes.