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Avatar for Texas Pride Carpet Cleaning
Texas Pride Carpet Cleaning
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Carpets or Rugs - Clean OffsiteCarpets or Rugs - Clean at Home

Serving Merkel, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

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With over 10 years' experience serving the Abilene and surrounding areas, Texas Pride Carpet Cleaning is your solution for all your carpet cleaning needs. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and superior customer care on every job, satisfaction guaranteed! I use hot water extraction method, and Bonnet method to clean carpets. Usually dries in about 4-5 hours. Locally owned and operated it's just me. Better quality, better price.

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Response time4 hrs
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Abilene Carpet Cleaning
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Serving Merkel, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

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"Matt did awesome. He made my carpet look brand new. Will definitely be using him again in the future."
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Fresh Slate Cleaning LLC
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Carpets or Rugs - Clean at Home

Serving Merkel, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

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Emergency services offered

"Great customer service, They answered all my questions and did a great job on cleaning my house getting it ready to sell. I'd highly recommend to anyone looking for a great home cleaning experience"
Response time30 mins
Response rate100%
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Serving Merkel, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

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"Steve is very eager to please his clients and always does a fantastic job! He is very customer service oriented. Other companies would take two extra days to finish the same job while Steve has no problem working late just to ensure the job is done right and expeditiously!"
Response time12 hrs
Response rate96%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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SS Carpet Cleaning and Restoration
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Serving Merkel, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

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"Fast did the job properly"
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Response time2 hrs
Response rate100%
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Chris's Carpet Cleaning And Restoration
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Carpets or Rugs - Clean OffsiteCarpets or Rugs - Clean at Home

Serving Merkel, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It was as I expected. Prompt, courteous and very nice to me."
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Carpet Installation questions, answered by experts

New carpet installation offers warmth, comfort, and aesthetic appeal. It can improve indoor air quality by trapping dust particles and provides a sound-dampening effect, which is beneficial for creating quiet environments.

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.

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.

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.

Acclimating laminate flooring cannot be rushed. Laminate flooring needs at least 48 hours to acclimate properly to its new environment, and being patient during this time can make installation go smoother because you will not be dealing with boards that have expanded or contracted during the shipping process. You will also be less likely to damage the boards during installation.

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