Carpet accounts for nearly half of the U.S. flooring market, so chances are you have a carpeted room or two or more in your home or office. While maintaining such a large investment, homeowners and business owners face a variety of issues. Find out how to fix some carpet issues and how to do it yourself.

Problem and Cause:

When your carpet shows signs of rippling or buckling, it is usually due to improper installation. The carpet was not stretched properly. A power stretcher should have been used by your installer to properly install the carpet. By stretching your carpet, you ensure that it maintains its shape and doesn’t buckle over time. There are also other factors that may result in ripples in your carpet, such as humidity, dragging heavy items or improper under pads, or delamination, the breakdown of the adhesive backing. Dr. Spot Carpet Cleaning can usually tell you what the problem is by looking at it and suggest the fix.

Solution:

Identifying the cause of buckled carpet is the first step in repairing it. Using a power stretcher will be necessary to repair the carpet if it needs to be stretched. In order to stretch a carpet properly, a professional carpet stretching company uses tools to eliminate buckling, and make your carpets smooth and flat, as they should be.

Color Fading

Problem and Cause:

Carpet fades with time. Over time, your once vibrant carpet becomes dull and worn. The main cause of carpet fading is excessive sun exposure. Windows let sunlight into your home, causing the ultraviolet rays to fade carpets and rugs.

Solution:

To prevent your carpet from fading, there are a number of simple things you can do. For example, keep the curtains or blinds closed during the day. As an alternative to total blackout curtains and blinds, UV-blocking blinds or curtains are an excellent choice. When your carpet is beginning to fade, you can apply a saltwater solution to restore some of its color. Vacuum the carpet thoroughly first. You can then apply a small amount of salt to hot water and let it sit for a while. Vacuum it up when it has dried. You can restore some of the brightness to your color faded carpet using this DIY method.

Color dyeing experts can restore your carpeting if it has suffered more significant color fading. In order to prevent color fading in carpets, carpet dyeing is an excellent and economical option. Dr. Spot Carpet Cleaning offers carpet dying and carpet bleach repair services.

Split Seams, Tears, Holes, and Burns

Problem and Cause:

It is frustrating to have damaged carpeting. It is possible for seams between the rolls of wall to wall carpeting to split if they were installed improperly, which can be unsightly and dangerous. Bleach, holes, tears, and burns can all permanently stain your carpet. You can, however, repair them.

Solution:

You can find solutions to your damaged, unsightly carpet with a highly trained carpet repair company. A carpet steaming iron and carpet taping will be used to repair a split seam if your carpet is split at the seam. Patching can repair any damaged area on your carpet using a remnant piece.

Frayed Carpeting

Problem and Cause:

Be sure to attend to a frayed section of carpet right away, since it can turn into a much bigger problem if neglected.

Solution:

Snip the fray at the right height so that it matches the carpet. Consult a professional if the frayed area is larger and you are unsure whether you can trim it safely. Just because a fray is larger, does not mean you have to replace your entire carpet. A variety of different techniques, such as sewing and anti-fray glue or the patching method, can restore a frayed carpet to how it should be.

Transition Point Issues

Problem and Cause:

Transition strips are used to bridge two different flooring materials, such as hardwood or tile, with carpet. Without a transition, the carpet would be at risk of tearing away and fraying along your floor’s seams. If you are transitioning from carpet to tile, inspect your floor carefully to avoid any accidents or problems.

Solution:

One of the most common mistakes homeowners make when installing carpet is not ensuring that appropriate floor transitions are put in place. A quality project will include transitions from carpet to either tile or wood. If you cannot find the time or skill to fix curled, frayed or torn carpets, you can rely on a professional carpet company and their experience with carpet transitions.

Matting and Crushing

Problem and Cause:

Among the most common carpet issues, matting and crushing problems can be bothersome and cause your carpets to wear out faster. Dirt and oil often collect at the bottom of your carpet when it’s used in high traffic areas. This can lead to matting or even crush down. Padding density that’s too high can also cause your rug to break down in heavy traffic areas.

Solution:

A helpful trick to restore carpet to its original condition is by placing an ice cube on the area. Once it melts, vacuum the mat. Use a coin, spoon or comb to pull up the crushed fabric strands and help prevent them from coming back.

Draught Marking and Filtration Soiling

Problem and Cause:

Draft marks are dark, dirty, soiled spots on your carpet that occur near the edges of windows, doorways, air vents or along the line of the floorboards. Filtering spills is a way to prevent them from seeping into the carpet and discoloring it. Draft markings are unattractive stains and may be very hard to get rid of.

Solution:

Draught marking is one of the toughest carpet stains to remove and should be attended to immediately. Signs that this has occurred are identifiable – so when you notice it, a professional carpet cleaning should be booked as quickly as possible.

Carpet Stains

Problem and Cause:

While we cannot avoid dirt and stains on our carpets, the best thing we can do is take a preventative approach. Regularly vacuum your carpeting to get rid of solid dirt and pet hair, as well as odors from pet stains. Talk to a professional cleaner about how they will tackle these problems for you if you want the best care for your home.

Solution:

What you need to do right away when a stain or odor is noticed in your carpet is rebuff it with an appropriate treatment. You can then identify what kind of cleaning product to use, how often it should be applied and more. As a carpet owner, it is important to be knowledgeable about the best approach to different carpet types. For instance, there are no specific instructions for cleaning stains from wool carpets – and more so than not you’ll need some help from a professional cleaner. Spilled wine and pet urine are two completely different situations. Obviously, each needs a very different carpet cleaning solution.

For many (most) stain removal cases, it’s best to contact a local carpet cleaning company.

Carpeting has a strong lead in real estate, being one of the most popular and versatile flooring choices available. This is understandable as carpet is warm, soft, and offers so many aesthetically pleasing options for every budget.

With our extensive training, the Dr. Spot Carpet Cleaning team can help with carpet maintenance and repairs. We will talk to you about what is recommended for your specific needs. We’re here to serve the Hampton Roads area and help restore your carpets or remove some of the more unfortunate stains. We’re experts in both carpet cleaning and repairs.

How do I get a quote?

Getting a quote is easy, for repairs, stains and upholstery send us a picture. You can fill the form out at the end of this post, text us or use FB chat. For carpet cleaning all we need is the number of rooms and if there are any stairs. You can usse the Contact Us Page too!

It’s THAT easy to get clean and fresh and repaired today. We offer same week appointments to all of Hampton Roads and Currituck County.