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Avatar for Kashan Carpet Care, Inc.
Kashan Carpet Care, Inc.
4.8(
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Carpets or Rugs - Clean at HomeCarpet - InstallCarpet - Repair, Refasten, or Stretch+1 more

Serving Germantown, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Danny (the owner of Kashan Carpet Care) was the best carpet cleaning service that we have experienced since owning our current home (28 years). We will be sure to ask him to provide his services on a regular basis ."
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Water Damage Restoration in Takoma Park, MD
Water Damage Restoration in Takoma Park, MD
Water Extraction from the carpet + Padding Removal
Removing the Baseboard + Drywall + Insulation

+6

Response time11 hrs
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Avatar for My Carpet Cleaning & Restoration Service
My Carpet Cleaning & Restoration Service
4.9(
458
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Carpets or Rugs - Clean at HomeCarpets or Rugs - Clean Offsite

Serving Germantown, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Rich was a true professional from the walk through and estimate to performing the carpet cleaning. He explained the process and is very reasonably priced. He cleaned the carpet of a 3 story townhome. The carpet had not been cleaned for many years. The carpet looks like new after the cleaning. It took approximately 4 hours to complete the job. I would highly recommend Rich for all your carpet needs. He also referred me to a contractor that was able to fix a roll in the carpet prior to cleaning."
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+41

Response time2 days
Response rate98%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for M&A Carpet Cleaning & Improvements, LLC
M&A Carpet Cleaning & Improvements, LLC
4.8(
53
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Carpets or Rugs - Clean at HomeCarpets or Rugs - Clean Offsite

Serving Germantown, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did a great job on my carpet that was in need of special care. I contacted them on Friday and they were at my home on Monday and took care it quickly and thoroughly. i will definitely recommend them to others."
Area Rug
Bedroom
townhouse
tile and grout cleaning
tile and grout cleaning

+6

Response time6 hrs
Response rate87%
31 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Hydro Clean
Hydro Clean
4.6(
562
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Carpets or Rugs - Clean at HomeCarpets or Rugs - Clean Offsite

Serving Germantown, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great. Wall to wall carpet in basement had many deep soiled spots. Technician worked hard to successfully remove them, but probably did not do enough to suck up the water used because it took 3 days for the carpet to dry."
"We are very pleased with the job Dave did for us today. He was prompt and very courteous and did a professional job cleaning our carpets. Thank you for keeping the planned schedule as promised. We will recommend your company to our family and friends.

Stan"
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+18

Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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National Rug Cleaners
4.9(
64
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Carpets or Rugs - Clean Offsite

Serving Germantown, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"My carpet has a stain that few others tried to remove and couldnt, national rug cleaners and Lior took it as a passion project and cleaned it!! All with a decent price and a ands m smile"
Handmade Repair
Oriental Rugs
Handmade Rug Weaving Repair
Handmade Fringes
Handmade Fringes

+6

Response time10 hrs
155 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by62%of homeowners
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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.

Professional installation ensures seamless fitting, extended carpet life, and compliance with workplace standards.

Installing carpet tile takes a pro a few hours per room, while experienced DIYers may take a little longer. However, that does not factor in the time needed to remove the old carpet. Also, if there are issues with the subfloor, fixing it will add to the overall time it takes to complete the installation.

In most cases, you do not need to put padding or underlayment under carpet tiles. Unlike traditional carpet, which requires a separate pad, carpet tiles are designed to be installed directly onto a firm subfloor like plywood, concrete, or tile. Many carpet tiles come with a built-in underlay and attach with peel-and-stick adhesive, double-sided carpet tape, or glue. For a more comfortable, cushioned feel, especially in residential settings, you can opt for padded carpet tiles that have a thicker underlay attached. While it's generally not recommended to install a separate pad, a compact underlayment might be used in some situations, though this typically requires professional installation. An acoustic underlay may also be considered in commercial spaces or multi-level homes where noise reduction is a priority.

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.

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