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The Dirt Detectors
New to Angi
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Serving Albany, LA and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

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Looking for a reliable cleaning service you can count on? We provide affordable, friendly, and dependable cleaning with attention to every detail. Whether you need a one-time deep clean or recurring service, we’re committed to leaving your homes or businesses fresh, spotless, and stress-free. Your satisfaction is our priority.

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Kala's Kleaning
New to Angi
Carpets or Rugs - Clean OffsiteCarpets or Rugs - Clean at Home

Serving Albany, LA and surrounding areas

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Hi. I'm Kala Gaines, a mother of four beautiful children. I like to consider myself a " cleanaholi," and I love to help others. I've been housekeeping for 2 years part time and would love to do it full time as it's not a job to me. This is something I love to do. Soon I'll obtain an actual license. If you or someone you know needs help with your home, please don't hesitate to contact me. Thank you and God bless.

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Sheeda’s cleaning service
New to Angi
Carpets or Rugs - Clean OffsiteCarpets or Rugs - Clean at Home

Serving Albany, LA and surrounding areas

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I’m a dependable and detail-oriented professional with experience in cleaning, maintenance support, safety compliance, inspections, and customer service. I take pride in delivering quality work, showing up on time, and treating every home with respect. Whether it’s cleaning, organizing, handyman support, or general labor, I’m committed to providing reliable service and making sure every job is completed to a high standard. Customer satisfaction and clear communication are my top priorities.

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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.

Carpet installers use furniture sliders or blankets to protect your furniture during the installation process. They handle each piece with care to minimize the risk of damage. Additionally, they may employ techniques such as lifting and shifting furniture rather than dragging it across the floor to prevent scratches or other marks. If you have particularly delicate or heavy items that need to be moved, discuss special handling with the installers beforehand.

If the installer is unwilling to fix the problems and you’re not interested in seeking remediation, you could hide a visually unpleasant floor. This will only work if the floor is structurally sound and the only issue you have is the way it looks. The easiest way to do this is to use large area rugs. You can also paint the floor, although that’s a labor-intensive job if you want to go the DIY route.

Nylon carpet is widely considered one of the most durable and longest-lasting options, typically lasting 12 to 15 years. Its durability comes from its high resistance to wear, tear, stains, fading, and abrasions. It also resists liquid spills, insects, mold, and mildew, making it ideal for high-traffic areas like living rooms and hallways. For even greater longevity, frieze or Berber carpets are excellent choices that can last up to 20 to 25 years.

Beyond the material, a carpet's construction is key to its durability. Low-pile carpets with short, tight loops hold up better against wear than high-pile options. As a synthetic material, nylon is available in a vast range of colors and styles and often feels remarkably soft.

New carpet installation offers warmth, comfort, and aesthetic appeal. It can improve indoor air quality by trapping dust particles and provides a sound-dampening effect, which is beneficial for creating quiet environments.

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