Carter's Carpet Restoration

Serving Placerville, El Dorado Hills, Folsom, Granite Bay, Cameron Park & Surrounding Areas

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purchasing new carpet
carpet cleaning tips

Purchasing New Carpet Tips

Purchasing New Carpet It’s not everyday that you find yourself purchasing new carpet so take it from a carpet cleaner, there’s a lot more to consider than simply cost. As the leading carpet cleaner in El Dorado County, we see many types of carpet on a daily basis. We know what holds up to heavy traffic, pet accidents, and the infamous “red dirt” in our area. Consider the retailer, the fiber and the pad. What

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remove toothpaste from carpet, carpet cleaning tips, carpet care
carpet cleaning tips

Remove Toothpaste from Carpet

Some toothpaste contains peroxide, and because of this you’ll want to remove toothpaste from carpet as quickly as possible. Peroxide can lighten carpet fibers and cause permanent discoloration. Remove Toothpaste From Carpet To remove toothpaste from carpet, you will need clean white cloth or paper towels. You’ll also want to have a spoon and small bowl of water available. Begin by using a paper towel and pinch/lift motion to pull the toothpaste up and out

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how often should carpet be cleaned
Floor Cleaning and Restoration

How Often Should Carpet Be Cleaned Professionally?

How often should carpet be cleaned?  Probably not something you think about on a regular basis.  If you do find yourself pondering your carpet and it’s cleaning frequency, there are 3 things to consider. The time frames mentioned below are suggestions based on keeping your carpet looking it’s best, for the longest time possible.  To get the most life out of your carpet, you’ll want to have it cleaned BEFORE it starts to show signs of

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removing ink from carpet, carpet cleaning tips, carpet care advice
Floor Cleaning and Restoration

Removing Ink from Carpet

Ink is typically a permanent stain, but if you get to it quickly you may have success with removing ink from carpet. There are three different DIY remedies that you can try to remove ink from your carpet. Hopefully, you’ve got one of these three household items around. Start by looking for either hairspray, Goof-Off (spray or aerosol version), or WD-40. These products all have some type of oil or lubricant and that’s what will

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Floor Cleaning and Restoration

How to Remove Makeup from Carpet

Every girl has spilled some makeup once or twice.  Hopefully, the spill was on a bathroom counter or tile floor.  If not, you probably know how difficult it can be to remove makeup from carpet.  Makeup can be one of those very challenging products to remove from carpet. Here’s the first bit of advice to remove makeup from carpet.  First, DO NOT RUB.  Second, keep some WHITE FOAM SHAVING CREAM on hand to remove makeup from

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carpet cleaning process, carpet cleaning, carpet cleaner
Floor Cleaning and Restoration

What’s involved in the Carpet Cleaning Process?

New to having your carpet cleaned?  Or maybe you’re just wondering about the carpet cleaning process?  Here’s a simple step-by-step of what it would be like to have a high-end carpet cleaning process in your home.  Click here, if you’re wondering how to prepare for a carpet cleaning appointment. First, your technician would respectfully greet you at your door and introduce himself by name.  You’ll notice that he is in uniform and wearing a photo ID badge.  At

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stain removal tips
Floor Cleaning and Restoration

How To Get Hot Wing Sauce Out Of Carpet

Super Bowl Sunday is fast approaching and if you’re entertaining (even if you’re not) you may have a few spills on your carpet.  Here are simple instructions on how to get hot wing sauce out of carpet.  First, you should always have a few standard cleaning supplies on hand for spills.  Try to keep a stack of clean, white cotton towels available along with a spray bottle mixture of 50% water and 50% white vinegar.  If you don’t have a 50/50 mixture

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save your carpet from winter weather
Floor Cleaning and Restoration

Save Your Carpet From Winter Weather

Wondering how to save your carpet from winter weather this year?  Two simple household items will do more than you know to protect your carpet from winter weather.  All you need is a throw rug and a basket.  Yep, that’s it. A SHOE BASKET:  If you (and the other members of your home) are disciplined enough, a shoe basket will help save your carpet from winter weather.  Just place a large basket next to the door (inside or

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