What are the different types of carpet cleaning?

<div>There are six main types of carpet cleaning. Each type is unique in its process of cleaning your floors. Your pro can help suggest the best method based on your carpet material and level of cleaning needed.<ul><li>Steam cleaning uses hot water to clean deep into your carpet. Pressure is applied to the hot water to create steam, moving the chemicals to your carpet fibers.</li><li>Shampooing leaves foam on the carpet fibers to break up the dirt and stains before removal.</li><li>Dry cleaning only tackles the dirt on the surface level that hasn’t set in yet. </li><li>Carbonated cleaning uses bubbles to move debris to the surface of the carpet for removal. </li><li>Hot water extraction cleaning combines steam cleaning with ammonia or an acid solution to help liquefy debris.</li><li>Bonnet carpet cleaning uses a cleaning detergent and a specialized cleaning device that cleans the carpet's surface. </li></ul></div>

What are the different types of carpets?

<div>There are many <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/4-types-carpet-fibers.htm">different types of carpets</a> for you to choose from. When choosing a carpet, it’s essential to consider the following:<ul><li>Fiber: Describes what your carpet is made of, such as polyester, wool, nylon, or acrylic. </li><li>Pile type: Explains how your carpet looks. Your carpet fibers can be looped, twisted, cut, or woven.</li><li>Pile height: Describes the length of your carpet. You can choose a low, medium, or high pile.</li><li>Density: Refers to how close yarn fibers are to each other. </li></ul></div>

How much does carpet installation cost?

<div>The <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/carpet-installation-cost-and-advantages.htm">cost to install carpet</a> is $1,780 on average for 330 square feet, the size of an average living room. This cost could range from $200 to $5,000, depending on the amount of carpet, material, and type of carpet. If you need 500 square feet of carpet, it’ll cost $1,500 to $5,500, while 1,000 square feet of carpet costs $3,000 to $11,000. Polyester is one of the more affordable options, ranging from $1 to $3 per square foot. Wool is a more luxurious option, ranging from $4 to $20 per square foot. </div>

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Reviewed in October 2013
Fernando was on time and very courteous. He was able to tell me exactly what they were doing and they finished quickly and cleanly.
Absolute Carpet Care
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Reviewed in April 2018
We called Ayoub to get an estimate for how much it would be stretch our upstairs carpet in a few rooms and a hallway. They gave their hourly fee and it was very reasonable so we scheduled an appointment for the following week. The technician- Steuart- called 20 minutes before our 3hr window to...
Ayoub Carpet Service
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Reviewed in July 2014
I'm selling my house and the buyer requested that I repair several areas of buckled carpet. Maryland Carpet gave me a rough estimate over the phone and scheduled the repair. Umar arrived on time and did a fantastic job.
Maryland Carpet Repair & Cleaning
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Reviewed in August 2015
Great service. Hew's came out and provided a competitive estimate. He even provided same day service. He was thorough and our carpet looks much much better now.
Hew's Carpet Care LLC
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Reviewed in June 2024
Kevin did a great job. He assessed the carpet for stretching and explained the process before he started. He was quick and efficient. Our carpet has not looked this good in years. I would highly recommend his services and plan to use him for future cleaning jobs.
A2Z Action
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Reviewed in October 2017
Patrick knows rugs! We had ripples in our wall-to-wall carpeting in two rooms, and Patrick came to give an estimate. He explained why the rippling had occurred and gave us a vary reasonable estimate. When we asked how soon he could do the work, he said "right now". Three hours later, we had...
Carpet Repair Services LLC
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Reviewed in November 2022
I really want to thank technician for doing such a wonderful job stretching my carpet, he was amazing.
M N M CARPET CARE
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Reviewed in August 2016
Everything went well. Mr. O' Connor was on time and called ahead as requested. I like that there is a lifetime guarantee with the repair.
Carpet Repair USA
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Reviewed in October 2020
The owner came & provided the service. He went beyond my expectation in assisting with the furniture moves when I asked if he could assist in moving a book case to a new location instead of putting it back where it was. The price was reasonable (lower than other service providers) with...
A CARPET ENGINEER
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Reviewed in August 2019
The technician did an excellent job with stretching my carpet. It saved a lot of money getting this service done vice buying new carpet. Very happy with the look!
Woodbridge Carpet Supply Inc
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