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Carpet Cleaning Experts
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Serving Waltham, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The first guy that came out to clean my carpet, sofas and mattress did not do a good job at all. He rushed and finished a 2 hr cleaning job in 1 hour. I was very dissatisfied. I called carpet cleaning experts to complain and without hesitation they said they will send another guy out to re clean. Doug came out to clean the following week and this time the job was done right, he was thorough and professional, he even took pictures of the noticeable spots that was still on my sofas and carpet before he cleaned. After he was done cleaning, I was very happy with how much cleaner and better my carpet and sofas looked and smelled the second time around, and the spots were gone or much less noticeable. I will call and request Doug again if I should need them in the future."
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Response time12 hrs
Response rate100%
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Rizzo's Floor Covering
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Serving Waltham, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1993

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Mike and his crew were a pleasure to work with. They came on time and fixed my rippled carpeting on 3 floors, itâ s now beautiful. They did it right and for a very reasonable cost. The guys moved furniture and put it all back when done. They also vacuumed and left no mess. I am very happy with how it came out."
Response time11 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Archers Carpet Cleaning
4.8(
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Serving Waltham, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Very professional service. Answered all of our questions before proceeding. Price was amazing and the quality of work done on my carpet was extraordinary. Carpet looks brand new. Archers Carpet Cleaning will be our go to business for Carpet cleaning for our vacation rental."
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Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
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R W Carpet & Flooring
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Serving Waltham, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1977

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Richard did a great job in helping me out with the choice of carpet and scheduled a prompt installation, And Chris (installer) was prompt, courteous, and did a job!"
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Boston Sunshine Floors Inc
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Serving Waltham, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired Boston Sunshine Floors to install new floor in a 1 bedroom apartment. The process was very easy from start to finish. They removed old carpeting, leveled the old floor, and then installed new luxury vinyl. They showed up as scheduled and finished the job in one day. Floor looks amazing! I highly recommend Boston Sunshine!!!"
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+8

Response time1 day
Response rate89%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Radiant Cleaning Services Inc
4.6(
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Serving Waltham, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did a great job of cleaning our carpets and furniture, will definitely use again. Returned calls and texts promptly and quote was reasonable!!"
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Residential Carpet Cleaning

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Response time9 hrs
Response rate94%
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Carpet Installation questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

When deciding whether to repair or replace your carpet, consider its age, the extent of the damage, and its location. It's often best to replace the entire carpet if the damage is extensive, such as large sections needing replacement, or if it's caused by water, which can lead to mold problems. Similarly, if your carpet is nearing a decade old, replacement is likely the more logical choice. On the other hand, consider repairing your carpet if the damage is localized to one spot, like minor rips or snags, the carpet is still relatively new, or the damage is in a low-traffic area of your home.

It’s a good idea to install a rug pad under the carpet for your stairs. To make the pad fit, you’ll need to cut one section for each stair tread that’s about one inch narrower than the stair runner so that it won’t be visible once the carpet is installed on top.

Yes, carpeted stairs are generally considered safer than stairs with hard surfaces like wood, vinyl, or tile. Carpet provides more traction, which helps reduce the chances of slips and falls, and its cushioning can lessen the severity of an injury if a fall does occur. Hard surfaces often lack the friction needed for a secure tread and can be quite slippery.

However, it's worth noting that some carpets can also be slick, particularly if they are brand new, dirty, or made from certain materials. If any stair surface feels too slippery, traction treads can be added to most materials to increase grip and improve safety.

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