Generally, cleaning each room takes around 20 minutes. However, this time can vary depending on several factors, including the amount of furniture that needs to be moved, the extent of soil in the carpet, and any additional spot removal treatments required.
The problem can occur when residues remain in the carpet, attracting dirt. It often happens when soap used in cleaning isn't thoroughly rinsed out. Our unique cleaning solution and hot water extraction method ensure that little to no residue is left behind, preventing rapid re-soiling.
As your carpet dries, any bubbles or ripples should start to flatten. Once completely dry, these should no longer be visible. This situation often means the carpet needs re-stretching before cleaning. If the ripples remain after the carpet is fully dry, please contact SunCal Carpet Clean at 1-760-504-2130 as soon as possible.
Yes, we move furniture at no extra charge, and our team is professionally trained to handle your belongings. After cleaning, we'll place the furniture back in its original position, using protective padding as necessary. We recommend removing any items such as electronics, plants, lamps, and knick-knacks beforehand. While we can move most furniture, there are certain items we will not move, including pianos, electronics, China cabinets, beds, dressers with mirrors, and pool tables.
You don’t have to vacuum before we arrive, but a light vacuuming in high-traffic areas can be helpful. If you prefer, our team can handle the pre-vacuuming. Plus, our equipment vacuums throughout the cleaning process. Learn more here.
We utilize hot water extraction, commonly called steam cleaning. Our exclusive method injects hot, soft water and a specially formulated cleaning solution deep into the carpet fibers. Then, powerful suction removes deep-down dirt, allergens, cleaning solution, and 95% of the moisture. This technique is widely recommended by carpet manufacturers. Find out more here.
An area is typically defined as a room up to 300 square feet (15 x 20). A combined living room/dining room counts as two areas. Rooms over 300 square feet but under 600 square feet are also priced as two areas. Non-standard spaces like bathrooms, hallways, landings, and walk-in closets are priced separately, usually at a lower rate. Room size definitions may vary by location.
While most spots are permanently removed during cleaning, some stains might resurface due to substances in the carpet backing wicking to the surface. If this occurs, contact SunCal Carpet Clean at 1-760-504-2130 right away.
We aim to resolve any issues that might arise, whether it’s spot cleaning specific areas or re-cleaning the entire area in question. We aren’t satisfied until you are. If you have any concerns, please reach out to SunCal Carpet Clean at 1-760-504-2130
We aim to resolve any issues that might arise, whether it’s spot cleaning specific areas or re-cleaning the entire area in question. We aren’t satisfied until you are. If you have any concerns, please reach out to SunCal Carpet Clean at 1-760-504-2130
Yes. Carpet and upholstery protector take on the damages of spills and wear and tear so the material's fibers won't. When dealing with high traffic areas in your business, carpet protector is an added benefit because instead of traffic wearing down your carpet fibers, the carpet protector is being worn down, extending the life of the carpet.
Steam cleaning solely uses steam to dislodge any stubborn stains but doesn't remove any odors. While hot water extraction uses a chemical agent to remove the stains as well as leaving behind a pleasant smell.
Encapsulation cleaning refers to a chemical process that dirt particles undergo when acrylic polymers encapsulate the dirt, isolating it from the carpet fibers and making it vulnerable to a dry vacuum. There are many different cleaning machines that utilize encapsulation technology.
Encapping is a “very low moisture” (VLM) type of cleaning using a special encapsulating cleaner that features polymers to encapsulate and crystallize stains and dirt for immediate vacuuming. These polymers act like small sponges.
While steam cleaning can be an effective method for cleaning carpets, it may not be the best solution for removing pet urine stains and odors. Steam cleaning can actually set the urine odor and stain into the carpet fibers if not properly treated beforehand. It's recommended to first address the urine stain and odor using appropriate cleaning solutions and methods, such as blotting, applying specialized pet stain removers, and allowing the carpet to thoroughly dry. Once the urine has been adequately treated, you can then consider steam cleaning the carpet to help maintain overall cleanliness.
We often receive questions about steam cleaning carpet. At SunCal Carpet Clean we do not steam clean carpet. We use a process called hot water extraction to clean carpet, which is often referred to as steam cleaning because of the steam you see as we clean. We use our patented carpet cleaning machines to deep clean. These machines pump hot water into your carpet to release any dirt deep within the fibers, then extract the water and remove the dirt. The powerful suction removes a significant amount of water so your carpet will dry within hours.
If you have more questions about our carpet cleaning process visit our carpet cleaning service page here.
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