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Sears Carpet & Air Duct Cleaning
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Carpets or Rugs - Clean at Home

Serving Irvine, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 1988

Sears Carpet & Upholstery Care strives to be recognized by our customers, our competitors and our peers for exceptional customer service, outstanding value, superior on-the-job performance, unequalled expertise and constant innovation in cleaning of all types of carpet and upholstered furniture. We have been in Central Kentucky since 1988. All of our technicians have superior training and ability to clean almost anything. Additionally, we have the ability to clean Air Ducts, Furnaces, and Dryer Vents with our state of the art truck mounted duct cleaning system. We follow the stringent guidelines set forth by the National Air Duct Cleaners Association (www.NADCA.org). Our Tile & Grout cleaning system has really done a wonderful job in cleaning this hard to clean flooring surface. Additionally, we also offer complete water damage removal and restoration. We will work with any insurance company to make sure the job gets done right . Call now for a free estimate on any of our cleaning services.

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EverClean, LLC
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Carpets or Rugs - Clean at Home

Serving Irvine, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"They were very responsive and helped us get rid of some junk to have more space in our home and in our storage building. They were punctual. Will hire them again if junk removal needed. Thanks"
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Carpet Installation questions, answered by experts

Installing carpet padding is mostly a matter of measuring the room and cutting the carpet pad to size with a utility knife. You can save some money on carpet installation costs by doing it yourself. Before installing the carpet padding, you should install the tack strips around the room’s perimeter and prepare the subfloor by cleaning and making any necessary repairs. Then, unroll the carpet pad and cut sections as needed. Staple the carpet pad to the subfloor along the edges, leaving the tack strips exposed.

It is not recommended to install or stretch a carpet without a power stretcher. Skipping essential tools like a power stretcher and a knee kicker will likely result in an improper installation, leaving you with wrinkles, creases, and an unappealing final look. While a knee kicker can provide some limited stretching for thinner carpets, it is not a proper substitute. Attempting to stretch a carpet by hand or with homemade tools can also shorten its lifespan. For the best results, you should buy or rent a stretcher. If you do not want to use a stretcher, it is better to hire a professional for the installation.

Costs depend on carpet type, labor rates, and additional services like padding or transitions.

Yes, there are plenty of ways to lay stair carpet without grippers, such as carpet adhesive, magnetic flooring, or staples. Adhesive may be your best bet if you don’t want grippers, as it will most likely stick the best and cause the least amount of damage. However, if you’re looking for an easy fix, grippers are one of the best solutions you can purchase.

Deciding whether to clean or replace your carpet depends on its condition and age. If cleaning no longer resolves issues, it's time to consider a replacement. Key signs that you need to replace your carpet include:

  • Stains that are impossible to remove.

  • A persistent smell that lingers even after cleaning.

  • An increase in allergy symptoms.

  • The age of the carpet. Most manufacturers state that carpets should last about 10 years with proper care.

When cleaning is no longer effective, you should replace the carpet with a new one or consider other flooring options like vinyl or laminate.

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