Carpet Cleaning in Baltimore, MD

Did you know that carpets can pose a serious health risk to children if not well-maintained? Children spend more time sitting on carpets than anyone else in the family, and young children especially are constantly putting their hands to their mouths, so any contaminants on the carpet are more likely to be ingested. Exposure to dust and other contaminants have been shown to correlate with the development of allergies and asthma in young children. Since pollutants sink deep within a carpet's depths, professional cleaning services from Baltimore Carpet & Upholstery is the best way to maintain healthy indoor spaces for your family in Baltimore.

Why Not Just DIY?

Everyone loves carpets. Homeowners prefer wall-to-wall carpets because they increase a home's aesthetics and create an ambiance of warmth and comfort. Business owners love carpets for their easy maintenance and durability. However, people are not the only ones who love carpets. Mold, dust, pollen, and pesticides thrive in carpet's fibers. These uninvited guests are often difficult or impossible to remove with regular vacuums. In fact, vacuuming an absolutely filthy carpet without HEPA filtering can make matters worse by releasing contaminants trapped in the carpet back into the air.

How can you make sure that your carpets are as clean as possible?

Besides regular vacuuming, carpets need to be professionally cleaned at least every 12 to 18 months. Our Baltimore carpet cleaning professionals have special equipment (and they know how to use it!) to reach down into the deepest levels of the carpet to clean out contaminants.

Our Carpet Cleaning Methods in Baltimore

Our carpet cleaning specialists in Baltimore employ various methods to remove tough stains, dust, and dirt. For our process, we employ the most effective cleaning techniques including, but not limited to, the following:

• Hot Water Extraction: This method, commonly called 'steam cleaning' combines the power of suction and hot water to remove deep stains, dirt, and other contaminants. Since moisture can attract dust and mold, professionals apply just enough hot water at high pressure to agitate the carpet fibers and ensure that your carpet is cleaned effectively. At the same time, our commercial-grade equipment uses suction effectively to extract the water, dirt, and other pollutants,leaving the carpet lightly damp so it will dry safely.
• Dry-cleaning: A powder-based compound is placed on the carpet and is brushed in. It acts as a magnet for dust and other particles. Powerful suction vacuums clean carpets by removing both the contaminants and the dry detergent.
• Carpet Shampooing: This method is similar to dry-cleaning. However, instead of dry chemicals, foam is the main agent. A machine agitates the foam into the carpet where it traps the dirt and stains and is then vacuumed up or rinsed off. This method can produce good results for heavily soiled carpets, but it may also leave behind sticky residue that can attract more dirt.
• Encapsulation: This method uses a synthetic detergent that crystallizes into a powder when it dries. The crystals encapsulate the dirt so that the stains are removed when it is vacuumed up. This is a low moisture method, but it may not be terribly effective on oily or greasy stains.
• Deep carpet cleaning: This is a combination of techniques from other methods, including pre-treatment to help remove stubborn stains, odors, bacteria, and dust mites from the carpet. It can also restore the color and texture of the carpet.