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Orange County Rug Cleaning Company

For over twenty years, we have been Orange County’s #1 area rug cleaning company. This is because of our extensive knowledge, state-of-the-art technology, and excellent customer experiences. We truly treat every customer like family and every area rug like one of our own.

We hand-wash every rug, from antique Persian and Oriental rugs, to the high-end and expensive Restoration Hardware rugs—and absolutely everything in between.

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professional area rug/carpet cleaning

When it comes to everyday spills on area rugs, there are times when these stains can be cared for at home with an over-the-counter cleaning agent, and or a carpet cleaner. However 9 times out of 10 your area rug needs to be cleaned by a professional at a professional rug washing facility. It is important to know whether the stain can be treated at home, with a homemade spot solution, or if the rug needs to be taken to a wash facility, where special chemicals and care will be used. If a stain is incorrectly evaluated, and treated with an over-the-counter spot cleaner, or by a steam cleaning method, instead of being treated by a professional, the stain will permanently set. 

To avoid setting stains, here are a few stains that can be treated at home, and a few that should be left to the pros.

Note: These suggestions are based on general terms. Every rug and stain are different. If you have a high-end, delicate area rug, always have your rug professionally cleaned. As far as all other rugs go, we always suggest to have your rug, and any stains on it, treated by a professional at a wash facility.  If you are unsure as to whether the stain is treatable at home, leave the spot untouched, and immediately have your area rug professionally cleaned. 

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Choosing the right area rug/carpet for your space

Trying to figure out the right shape and size rug for a room, can be difficult as it often varies with each room. It’s important to get the sizing and shape correct or your room could be left looking empty, disproportionate, or incomplete. Follow our expert tips below to help you choose the right area rug for your space.

As many of you already know, there are so many practical reasons to have an area rug in your space.

They add ambiance, and complete a room’s decor or overall look. They also can provide warmth, comfort and cushion over a cold wood, tile or concrete floor. Often times they even minimize noise, and any echoing. For these reasons — among many others — area rugs are a very common decor piece within a space.

For these reasons as well as the fact that area rugs can make such a statement, it is extremely important that you are buying the correct size area rug, as the right size rug will help you create that well-balanced look you are trying to achieve.

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Caring for your area rug

Area rugs can warm up a space, and often are used to add color, pattern, or texture to a room. You can effortlessly change a room’s look and feel from one season to another by simply replacing the area rug. Follow these seamless tips for caring for and cleaning your area rug.

Note: We should mention that we always recommend getting your rug professionally cleaned. You never know just how long a spill or stain has been there without you noticing, or if the chemicals or cleaning techniques you will use will further set the stain and/or permanently damage your rug. (If you are looking for area rug cleaning in Orange County, CA please feel free to contact us and we will be more than happy to help!)

For those small and less serious stains or issues, we have a few at-home rug care/cleaning tips for you!

It is important to know that area rug care is determined by size, construction, and material — all factors are equally important. Having said that, please keep in mind all factors of your area rug when reading the tips mentioned below.

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The best rug material for your home

Determining what rug material is best for your home — or a particular space — is a fundamental part of buying the right rug.  It’s extremely important to take a look at how each space will be used, what kind of foot traffic it will get and if there will be any children or pets in the space. For example, often, in homes we have rooms that receive more “use” than others, or even rooms where pets and/or children predominantly spend their time, and other spaces where children and/or pets may not spend any of their time. This is important because it allows you to determine what type of rug each individual space will need — not all rooms in a house will require the same type of rug material.  

Take a look at our smart manual for the most generally used materials for area rugs, as well as the upsides, and drawbacks, of each.

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