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Texas Pride Carpet Cleaning
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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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Fresh Slate Cleaning LLC
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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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Carpet Installation questions, answered by experts

Yes, carpeted stairs are generally considered safer than stairs with hard surfaces like wood, vinyl, or tile. Carpet provides more traction and friction, which helps reduce the chances of slips and falls. Additionally, if a fall does occur, carpet offers more cushioning, which can lessen the severity of an injury. While hard surfaces can look great, they are often more slippery. However, it's worth noting that some carpets, especially if they are new, dirty, or have a slick texture, can also pose a slipping hazard. To improve safety on any type of stair surface, you can add traction treads to increase grip.

The difference between a 40-oz. and 60-oz. carpet is the carpet face weight, meaning the 60-oz. carpet weighs 20 ounces more per square yard. When looking at two similar carpets of the same material and type, the 60-oz. carpet face weight likely indicates higher quality and more durability due to heavier carpet fibers. 

No, it works best under synthetic carpets in high-traffic or moisture-prone areas. Avoid using moisture barrier padding under natural fiber carpets like wool, which need air circulation. The barrier can trap the moisture against natural fibers and cause problems. Also, you can skip it in low-risk areas like upstairs guest bedrooms, where the extra protection often isn't worth the added cost.

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.

It's best to wait until the newly installed carpet has fully settled and dried before moving furniture back into the room. Your carpet installation professionals can provide guidance on the recommended wait time based on factors such as the type of carpet and adhesive used. Moving furniture back in too soon could damage the carpet or affect its adherence to the floor.

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