by Hoffman Carpet Cleaning | Sep 18, 2017 | Blog
Tufted rugs are different in construction from a woven rug. Each knot on a woven rug is hand tied where on a tufted rug each loop is created using a tufting gun. The backing is then coated with a latex glue to hold the carpet material in place and then usually a...
by Hoffman Carpet Cleaning | Sep 11, 2017 | Blog
We all know that Fido and Fluffy can have accidents in the house no matter how old they get. But do you know what to do and how to avoid damage to your area rugs when this happens? In this video we will outline the 4 ways that pet urine can damage your rugs and how...
by Hoffman Carpet Cleaning | Sep 4, 2017 | Blog
Carpet Cleaners mean well by offering to clean your area rugs while in your home but many area rugs have been damaged by this well meaning offer. Many area rugs look like carpet from the top. However, they couldn’t be more different. Carpeting is constructed with a...
by Hoffman Carpet Cleaning | Aug 28, 2017 | Blog
Did you know that improper vacuuming can damage and de-value your rugs? Vacuums with beater bars can break the fibers and distort the pile. When it comes to vacuuming it is important to know what TO do as well as what to avoid so you can minimize damage and maximize...
by Hoffman Carpet Cleaning | Aug 21, 2017 | Blog
There are 2 mistakes that are easy to avoid that cut life of the rugs. We will help you identify these mistakes and keep your rugs looking their best for as long as we can! There are 3 factors that affect the need for cleaning and overall life of your rugs. The...
by Hoffman Carpet Cleaning | Aug 14, 2017 | Blog
Protecting your rugs from bugs and pests is pretty easy if you remember a few key points. First, don’t give bugs a free place to live in your home. Bugs love dark, undisturbed places to live such as under your rug. These are places that they can grow and thrive...