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Avatar for Hew's Carpet Care
Hew's Carpet Care
4.9(
697
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Carpets or Rugs - Clean at HomeCarpet - Repair, Refasten, or StretchCarpets or Rugs - Clean Offsite

Serving Shady Side, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hew's Carpet was professional, on time and honored their price after 30 days. I love my carpet even more now after Hew's Carpet restretched my carpet. They even cleaned up after the service. I will most certainily used their service again."
Response time5 hrs
94 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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National Rug Cleaners
4.9(
63
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Carpets or Rugs - Clean Offsite

Serving Shady Side, 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
172 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by62%of homeowners
Carpet Cleaning Services MD
4.8(
11
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Carpets or Rugs - Clean at Home

Serving Shady Side, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I couldn't be happier with the carpet cleaning service! The team was professional, friendly, and incredibly efficient from start to finish. They arrived on time, worked quickly, and did an amazing job bringing our carpets back to life. The pricing was very reasonable, especially considering the quality of the work. They were able to refresh areas I wasn't sure would ever look this good again. The carpets look and smell fantastic, and the whole house feels cleaner and brighter. If you're looking for a reliable, affordable carpet cleaning company that delivers excellent results, I highly recommend them. We will definitely be using their services again!"
50 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Hugo Carpet Services, LLC
4.1(
36
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Carpet - InstallCarpet - Install - For BusinessCarpet - Repair, Refasten, or Stretch

Serving Shady Side, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We had a great experience with Hugo Carpet Services. We got our estimate the day after they came to look at the work that needed to be done. Then the install began two days after that. They kept in touch with us the entire time and my husband and I are extremely happy with the work. We will be hiring them for future projects."
Response time12 hrs
Response rate90%
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Residential Rug Care LLC
4.9(
13
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Carpets or Rugs - Clean Offsite

Serving Shady Side, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Our family has been in the cleaning business for over 100 years. We clean area rugs and drapes. FREE PICKUP & DELIVERY in DC, Maryland & Virginia. We hand wash the rugs and scrub them clean. All work is done at our state-of-the-art plant by our highly-trained employees. Experience makes the difference. \nDrapes can be cleaned on-site or taken down, cleaned and rehung. \nDon''t trust your treasured rugs to just anyone.

Successful Clean
New Fringe
Cleaning Process
Before we Clean
Response time3 hrs
Response rate95%
48 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carpet Magic
4.0(
20
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Carpets or Rugs - Clean at Home

Serving Shady Side, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"After another contractor cancelled my appointment at a late hour, I decided to find an immediate replacement. I moved furniture, cleaned the carpets and waited 4 hours for the previous contractor to cancel last minute... Which turned out to be good for me! Gerald of Carpet Magic was not only immediately responsive, he was courteous, professional and got the job done. My carpets were beyond dirty... Now they look and smell great. I took before and after pictures, they are like night and day. Carpet Magic is the only professionals I will use to clean my carpets!"
RotoVac -vs- Wand
Deep Cleaning w/Powerwand
 Another Deep Cleaning Job
Example of Deep Cleaning
State of the Art Cleaning Machines

+1

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Carpet Installation questions, answered by experts

Carpet is most often affixed to the floor by tacks in tack strips rather than nailed or glued directly to the subfloor. The tack strips are nailed to wood subfloors. Even if you want to install carpet over concrete, you’ll adhere the tack strips to the concrete with masonry nails or a liquid adhesive.

Carpet tiles are less expensive than traditional carpet. The average cost of carpet installation is $1,800, or $3 to $11 per square foot. In comparison, carpet tiles cost $2.50 to $11 apiece and can often be bought in bulk cartons. Since you can more easily DIY carpet tiles, you may be able to save on installation costs, too.

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.

There could be several reasons why your carpet padding has adhered to the floor. Some of the most common reasons include:

  • There was intentional gluing or stapling to the surface.

  • The polyurethane and floor bonded over years of wear.

  • Pet urine, spills, or other substances leaked through the carpet and created a sticky surface.

If the carpeting in the home has not been changed in a long time, clearing off the padding underneath could be difficult. Pet urine can wreak havoc on carpeting and the flooring underneath. If you plan to reinstall carpeting, remember to use proper cleaning techniques for removing pet urine odors to prevent future problems.

Decent carpet will last around 10 years on stairs. Some less durable carpets, like polyester, will only last five years on stairs. The ideal carpet, like wool or nylon, can last about 15 to 25 years. You’ll know when to replace it when it starts wearing down. You may have to replace it sooner if it's stained, whether due to water damage or pets.

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