Area Rug Cleaning
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Tile & Grout
Hardwood | Urine Damage | Rugs | Allergy | Mattress | Draperies | Blinds | HVAC / Duct Cleaning
Hardwood | Urine Damage | Rugs | Allergy | Mattress | Draperies | Blinds | HVAC / Duct Cleaning
In-Plant Rug Cleaning is recommended for Oriental Rugs and loose woven rugs. They should not be cleaned on location like wall to wall carpet. Mr. Steam's Valley Steam cares for the finest to the most basic rugs from around the world. Your rugs will receive our very thorough Eleven Step Cleaning System to get maximum soil and spot removal. Having your rug cleaned in our plant allows us to give it several treatments for a more thorough cleaning, controlled drying, and the use of various tools that are not available on location.
Step 1: Inspection While most of the area rugs are 100% wool, there are other varieties of natural or man-made fibers available. The type of fiber and construction determines the cleaning protocol for each individual rug. We will also inspect to determine whether the rug is handmade or machine-made. We will also be looking for evidence of colorfastness and color variations. |
Step 2: Dry Soil Removal Oriental and specialty rugs are designed to hide dry soil. A few years ago, the Eureka Company did a study and found that a 9 x 12 rug could hide 87 pounds of dirt! WOW! We use a variety of techniques to "dust" the rugs from the front and back. A machine called a pile lifter, special vacuum attachments and many other methods are implemented. It is essential to remove as much dry soil as possible. |
Step 3: Pre-Spotting We will treat spots, as necessary, with the appropriate spotting agents prior to the normal cleaning process. Some spots may be permanent stains. Urine damage may cause color bleeding or some dye removal. |
Step 4: Pre-Conditioning We will pre-condition all fibers and the fringe using a cleaning agent that is appropriate for the carpet fiber type. |
Step 5: Agitation Agitation is an important step in the cleaning process. We are careful not to over agitate and cause fiber distortion. |
Step 6: Rinse and Extraction We rinse and extract the area rug and fringes to maximize soil removal. We also do an extra extraction to remove as much water as possible in order to expedite the drying time and to prevent brown-out. Our rug cleaning plant is also equipped with a wash pit designed especially for some oriental and specialty rugs. |
Step 7: Post-Treatment We post-treat the area rugs with an anti brown-out solution. |
Step 8: Carpet Protector - Optional Carpet protector for both natural and synthetic oriental and specialty rugs is available upon your request. |
Step 9: Finishing We will groom your oriental or specialty rug for proper nap flow. Your rug will be combed and finished with soft groomers - made for oriental and specialty rugs. |
Step 10: Drying Once the soil is rinsed away, the area rug is dried flat or hung to dry in a controlled environment. Proper drying is essential to avoid unnatural shrinkage. |
Step 11: Post Inspection Our cleaning specialist will give your area rug a final inspection and release it for pick-up or delivery. Upon delivery, we will lay the rug for you. |
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Mr Steam's Valley Steam Locations:
242 South View Rd • Jerome
or
720 N Main Suite B • Bellevue
