Our Premium Cleaning Services and Process
The difference between other rug cleaning companies and the premium services we provide at Area-Wide Oriental and Area Rug Cleaning INC. is the specialized equipment that we use to safely and gently clean your valued treasure as well as our attention to detail.
Additionally, we offer a FREE PICK-UP & DELIVERY SERVICE for the cleaning of rugs in the Houston Metro Area. We proudly serve the Houston Metro area as well as surrounding counties to provide for all your floor care and floor cleaning needs.
How clean are your rugs? Do they look stained and matted? Do you vacuum them once every two weeks at most and think that's enough? Far too often, the answer is yes.
Rugs are very different from carpets, they are often made with wool, silk or other fibers and they are an essential part of any room decor. Area rugs add warmth, style and value to the home. Quite often, rugs are precious pieces of art, or at times great investments. As with any investment, they require care and attention to detail in order to protect the investment. We recommend professional rug cleaning care. It helps to preserve rug’s natural beauty, extends its life and helps to the maintain the value.
At Area-Wide Oriental and Area Rug Inc. we provide offsite out of the home rug cleaning in our company owned plant to ensure rugs are completely dry and properly groomed before they are returned to you. Our goal is to ensure that the cleaning process causes minimal disruption to you and your family’s activities. We utilize state of the art equipment and cleaning methods to ensure that your rugs are returned to you in the cleanest possible condition. Unlike other companies that provide Scotchgard® protectant as an option and additional charge, we include this protection at no additional cost to you. This additional step helps to keep you rugs clean looking longer and aids in preventing re-soiling.
Our multi step process, state of the art equipment and quality cleaning products help set industry standards and have raised the bar other companies strive to reach. The modern cleaning chemicals we utilize are environmentally friendly and achieve outstanding results. We specialize in Pet Urine removal and Pet Odor Control.
All Area-Wide Oriental and Area Rug Inc. carpet and rug technician have been trained to the highest industry standards.
Professional Rug cleaning does extend the life of your Rugs and helps contribute to better air quality by reducing allergies and illness. There is no doubt that professional Rug cleaning can help prevent disease, allergies, and odor problems let alone help to preserve the quality and cleanliness of your Rugs.
With dogs, kids and daily life, your quality rugs can become soiled, spotted or have odors over time. To maintain your rugs to last a lifetime and keep them looking and smelling their best, we suggest cleaning you have your rugs at our plant every one to two years. We can thoroughly clean your rugs in our rug cleaning plant and bring them back with the vibrant colors you remember when they first were placed in your home; delivering them to you completely clean and fresh smelling.
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18 Step Rug Cleaning Process
Step 1: Initial Inspection upon Pick-Up
During our initial inspection we will determine as much as we possibly can about the type of rug and inherent characteristics and conditions that may affect cleaning. A company representative will come to your home to transport your rugs to our facility. We carefully tag the rug at this time to avoid any mix-up while the rug is in Area-Wide Area Rug Cleaning Inc.’s possession.
Step 2: In-Plant Pre-Inspection and Photo Documentation
Every rug is thoroughly pre-inspected and photo documented front, back and sides to determine and identify the presence of pre-existing damage or conditions not visible or documented at the time of pick up. These findings could potentially affect the end result of the cleaning process. We will carefully document these conditions to help determine the best method of safely yet effectively cleaning your rug. If we identify any additional areas of serious concern you will be contacted by our rug cleaning expert prior to cleaning to discuss your rug's condition. Once we get your authorization to proceed, we guarantee to give rug the expert care and workmanship consistent with our company’s standard of care combined with industry recognized standards and methods. The end results may be limited by the conditions and cleaning situation we encounter.
Step 3: Pre-vacuuming
Your rug will be thoroughly pre-vacuumed with a Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI)-approved commercial vacuum to remove surface hair, dander, lint and other insoluble dry soil.
Step 4: Dusting
Woven rugs, especially hand-knotted wool pile rugs hide substantially more dry soil than wall-to-wall carpet. Studies performed by the Eureka Company found that a 9 x 12 rug could hold as much as 87 pounds of particulate soil. We use a variety of techniques to 'dust' the rug. Gently beating (like Grandma used to do), the rug from the backside with a specialized machine allows soils to sift downward and out of the pile. This is the most important step in cleaning any rug, as dry particle soil can cut the rug's delicate fibers and cause premature wear. Following dusting, the rug's face is vacuumed once again to remove fine particles left on the surface.
Step 5: Color fastness test as appropriate
One of the worst situations that can occur during rug cleaning is dye migration or bleeding. Since most fine rugs are made of wool or silk which is dyed with acid dyes, dye migration is always a concern. We will perform a prolonged colorfastness test to determine which cleaning method to employ to avoid potential color migration problems while achieving the most effective cleaning results.
Step 6: Pre-spotting
Any potentially difficult spots will be pre-treated with special solutions to increase effectiveness of the stain removal process.
Step 7: Pre-Conditioning
Most area rugs are made with natural fibers. All the cleaning agents we apply to your rug have been tested by the WoolSafe Organization (www.woolsafeusa.org). Pre-conditioning your rug prior to cleaning allows the soil to be thoroughly dissolved and emulsified prior to the actual cleaning process.
Step 8: Fringe Pre-treatment
The fringe is also pre-treated with a specialty fringe cleaner for maximum soil removal.
Step 9: Agitation for Chemical Distribution and More Effective Cleaning
Our rug experts will evaluate your rug to choose the best cleaning procedure possible for maximum soil removal based on fiber content, delicacy and colorfastness. These methods may range from minimum moisture to complete submersion cleaning along with varying degrees of agitation.
Step 10: Rinse or Flush
Depending on the type of rug, soils will be thoroughly rinsed from your rug with extraction equipment or flushed with a specialized wand in a rug bath designed especially for Oriental and other types of area rugs.
Step 11: Forced Air Drying
After soil removal, the rug may be dried flat on our specialty rug drying platform or hung to dry on our rug tower in a climate-controlled environment.
Step 12: Additional Fringe Cleaning or Correction
Some rugs require additional fringe cleaning or correction after the initial cleaning. We have special procedures and solutions to restore the original color to the fringe. We never use chlorine bleach which causes degradation and permanent damage to the foundation fiber.
Step 13: Grooming and Final Vacuuming
When the rug is dry, it is groomed in the direction of the pile with a soft bristle brush made for specialty rugs. A final vacuuming will remove loose fibers and dry soil that may have surfaced during the drying process
Step 14: Application of Fabric Protection
Fluorochemical protectors resist particle soiling as well as water and oil-based stains. Application of fabric protectors can enhance the performance of your rug and help keep it clean longer. Since fluorochemical coatings may be worn off over time by traffic and maintenance (e.g., vacuuming), they should be reapplied after a period of use and following professional cleaning.
Step 15: Post Inspection
Our cleaning specialist will give the rug a final inspection and release it for delivery by one of our company technicians.
Step 16: Roll and Secure
We will carefully wrap them with non-stick plastic tape for ease in handling prior to delivery. If they are to be stored long term, we offer Tyvek® wrap for maximum protection during storage. Tyvek® wrap allows the rug to breathe while protecting it against moisture, dust and insects. For short term storage we offer acid free Kraft paper wrapping.
Step 17: Delivery
Upon delivery, we will re-lay the rug for you if you want us to. We do ask that you secure your breakables and have the area clear of all large furniture.
Step 18: Rug Underlay or Pad
Not only will rug pads bring comfort and cushion to your rugs, but they'll also add durability to make them last longer. You can even protect your floors underneath with padding that prevents color transfer and staining.
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