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Q: What causes musty smells?

• <div><p>Figuring out why you have a musty smell in your house is the first step to getting rid of it. <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/mold-vs-mildew.htm">Mold or mildew</a> is most likely causing the unpleasant odor. People use these terms interchangeably, but they&rsquo;re actually different.</p><p>Mold is a fungus that loves to grow in moist, humid places. It&rsquo;s typically black or green and has a raised, uneven texture. Stay vigilant for <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/signs-mold-might-be-growing-your-home.htm">signs mold may be growing in your home. </a></p><p>You&rsquo;ll find mildew growing on your shower walls and in your bathroom&rsquo;s nooks and crannies. It&rsquo;s a specific type of mold that grows flat. Mildew is usually white, gray, or yellow.</p></div>

Q: How long does professional upholstery cleaning take?

• <div><p>The time it takes for a professional to clean upholstery varies. For a single piece of furniture, you can generally expect the process to take between 30 and 60 minutes. However, the duration depends on the item's condition and material. Cleaning small, isolated stains may be quicker, while heavily soiled or delicate antique furniture could take up to three hours. For a room full of furniture, the process might take a couple of hours. Your cleaning expert should be able to provide a more accurate time estimate before they begin.</p></div>

Q: How long should you stay off the carpet after cleaning?

• <div><p>After a carpet cleaning, it's important to give it time to dry before walking on it. While you should wait at least one hour to prevent immediate damage, a general guideline is to stay off the carpet for 6 to 12 hours. For the carpet to dry completely, it's best to wait a full 24 hours if possible.</p><p>The exact drying time can vary based on several factors:</p><ul><li><p><b>Carpet Type:</b> Thicker or high-pile carpets may take up to a full day or longer to dry completely, especially if they are very wet.</p></li><li><p><b>Cleaning Method:</b> Methods like steam cleaning, which extract most of the water, can reduce drying time, allowing for light traffic after 6 to 12 hours.</p></li><li><p><b>Environment:</b> You can speed up drying time by ensuring good airflow, using fans, and maintaining low humidity. Poor ventilation will extend the drying period.</p></li></ul><p>Walking on a damp carpet can re-soil it, leave footprints, and potentially damage the carpet fibers.</p></div>

Q: Can I wash my couch upholstery?

• <div><p>It might be possible to wash your couch upholstery, but we don&rsquo;t recommend it. Couches labeled with a &ldquo;W&rdquo; or &ldquo;W/S&rdquo; on the tag might be okay to wash gently with a couch cleaner or a homemade couch cleaning solution, but you have to be very careful not to get the padding underneath wet, as it will deteriorate and potentially ruin your couch. You should hire a professional upholstery cleaner to guarantee a safe, deep clean for your favorite furniture items.</p></div>

Q: Can I clean rugs myself?

• <div><p>DIY is possible for small or synthetic rugs. Professional services are recommended for delicate or antique rugs.</p></div>

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Last update on June 08, 2026

Reviewed in June 2026
Excellent work! First we hired him to deep clean carpet and did a great job. He also power washed windows and exterior of the house. Came on time and did his work deligently. Very professional. I am very pleased with the job done. Just amazing.
Tobes Power Wash, Restoration, and Carpet Cleanup
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Reviewed in May 2025
Very good work... Very clean and tidy... Recommended.
AV PROFESSIONAL PAINT FINISHES LLC
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Reviewed in September 2024
They were wonderful. Very neat cleaned up after very friendly and courteous. They were finished in 3 days. Woukd use them again!!
Saintignon Paint and Sealing LLC
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Reviewed in July 2024
I have been ill and not able to clean and I have cats. The home was very dirty. They did not move all the furniture but they move the smaller items. They cleaned the inside of the windows.
Brothers Cleaning Services
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Reviewed in March 2024
Great people to work with. Very clean and experienced, great quality. Highly recommend thanks, OAKLEY AIR REPAIR
Oakley Air Repair
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Reviewed in October 2023
We are in our seventies and needed our dormer windows cleaned inside and out. They did a great job. Extremely nice. Will use again.
WE WASH WINDOWS, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2023
Highly recommend this company! Austin and his crew were very hard working, polite, on time and did a fantastic job for us. They cleaned up every day before leaving and did a final clean up when job was completed. Couldnâ t have been more impressed with their work ethic and manners. Job well...
Swank Roofing
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Reviewed in January 2023
It was good, done really fast and clean.
Fisher Electrical Services LLC
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Reviewed in July 2022
Showed up on time, professional and very clean
Rockstarr drains llc
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Reviewed in June 2022
I highly recommend this company, Jeff is honest and dependable. Our home was so clean when he finished and he even does the windows. EXCELLENT JOB
All Clean Pressure Washing Services
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Teasdale Fenton Cleaning & Property Restoration

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Serving Gettysburg, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

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Emergency services offered

"Very professional, friendly folks. Carpet looks new and they sent a discount for any follow-up carpet cleaning to be done in the next six months."

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Response time9 hrs

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Recommended by86%of homeowners

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Tobes Power Wash, Restoration, and Carpet Cleanup

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"Very good job ! When he was done the carpet looked new again. Cleaned everything up and very professional"

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L and M Home Improvement

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Serving Gettysburg, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

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L and M Home Improvement is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 2 years of experience serving Richmond, IN and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you

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Carpet Care Now Facebook

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Serving Gettysburg, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

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Emergency services offered

"A knowledgeable, professional, reliable company. Tobey is the best we have ever had and will definitely recommend his company to everyone looking for the best carpet/rug cleaner. He id an excellent job! Very careful and he knows how to do special type of rugs."

Response time7 hrs

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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All 4 Floors Carpets and Hard Floor Cleaning Experts

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Serving Gettysburg, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

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"Was on time and quick! Carpets looked great after!"

Response time9 hrs

Recommended by91%of homeowners

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Cleaning To Restore L.L.C,

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Serving Gettysburg, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

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"They did an excellent job. I would highly recommend them. When you say you want a deep cleaning, that is exactly what they do!!"

+21

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Serving Gettysburg, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

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"Provider showed up on time and walked through the house to see what carpet was to be cleaned. He did a great job getting stains out and was efficient in performing the work.
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Recommended by87%of homeowners

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Serving Gettysburg, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

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Moving, Cleaning, and Hauling (MCH), provides a one of a kind service. The focus is moving, but we like to clean your house before you move in and the one you moved out of. If there is unwanted items and trash in either home, or after you finish unpacking. We can haul it off for you that same day or a later date. We offer regular routine cleaning of your whole home in an hour (express cleaning). Bulk trash needs to be picked and the city is taking to long no worries we can come buy and pick that up for as little as $40. Starting soon we will do volunteer community trash pick-up call and add your surrounding area to the list!

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FG GENERAL SERVICES LLC

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Serving Gettysburg, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

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Emergency services offered

"This is the best flooring company for your home, they are very good, they take good care of your floors and leave everything very clean! I definitely recommend them"

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Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Serving Gettysburg, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

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Residential and commercial cleaning services offered, also help with laundry and any other special requests. Have over 15 years of experience. I supply all the cleaning materials.

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Carpet Cleaning questions, answered by experts

Figuring out why you have a musty smell in your house is the first step to getting rid of it. Mold or mildew is most likely causing the unpleasant odor. People use these terms interchangeably, but they’re actually different.

Mold is a fungus that loves to grow in moist, humid places. It’s typically black or green and has a raised, uneven texture. Stay vigilant for signs mold may be growing in your home.

You’ll find mildew growing on your shower walls and in your bathroom’s nooks and crannies. It’s a specific type of mold that grows flat. Mildew is usually white, gray, or yellow.

The time it takes for a professional to clean upholstery varies. For a single piece of furniture, you can generally expect the process to take between 30 and 60 minutes. However, the duration depends on the item's condition and material. Cleaning small, isolated stains may be quicker, while heavily soiled or delicate antique furniture could take up to three hours. For a room full of furniture, the process might take a couple of hours. Your cleaning expert should be able to provide a more accurate time estimate before they begin.

After a carpet cleaning, it's important to give it time to dry before walking on it. While you should wait at least one hour to prevent immediate damage, a general guideline is to stay off the carpet for 6 to 12 hours. For the carpet to dry completely, it's best to wait a full 24 hours if possible.

The exact drying time can vary based on several factors:

Carpet Type: Thicker or high-pile carpets may take up to a full day or longer to dry completely, especially if they are very wet.
Cleaning Method: Methods like steam cleaning, which extract most of the water, can reduce drying time, allowing for light traffic after 6 to 12 hours.
Environment: You can speed up drying time by ensuring good airflow, using fans, and maintaining low humidity. Poor ventilation will extend the drying period.

Walking on a damp carpet can re-soil it, leave footprints, and potentially damage the carpet fibers.

It might be possible to wash your couch upholstery, but we don’t recommend it. Couches labeled with a “W” or “W/S” on the tag might be okay to wash gently with a couch cleaner or a homemade couch cleaning solution, but you have to be very careful not to get the padding underneath wet, as it will deteriorate and potentially ruin your couch. You should hire a professional upholstery cleaner to guarantee a safe, deep clean for your favorite furniture items.

DIY is possible for small or synthetic rugs. Professional services are recommended for delicate or antique rugs.

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