Area Rug Cleaning in Vallejo, CA
A rug gone gray by the door, a spill that set, or one that got wet in a storm. Call or text (707) 816-7103.
Mr. Fresh Carpet Care cleans area rugs in Vallejo. We're a family-owned carpet cleaning and water damage restoration company based in Fairfield, in business since 2013 with IICRC-certified technicians, and Vallejo is part of our service area. Call or text (707) 816-7103 to book.
A rug gets treated like carpet right up until something lands on it. Then the questions are different: what it's made of, what's underneath it, and whether it got wet with clean water or something worse. This page covers what to have ready when you call, what to do with a spill before we get there, and what to do when the water came from outside.
When Vallejo's wet season reaches the rug
Rugs sit on the floors that take water first. The Vallejo Flood & Wastewater District's flood page asks residents to consider the elevation of the home compared to the street level, and says that if you have converted a basement or garage into a living space, it may be subject to flooding. It adds that homes outside of floodplains can sometimes be in danger of flooding as well.
Between October 15 and April 15 the district supplies free sand and burlap bags to residents in the greater Vallejo area. The self-serve station is at the west end of Ryder Street, just past the district's main office at 450 Ryder, and it's open 24 hours, 7 days a week. To report a flood, the district's number is (707) 644-8949, option 3.
If a rug does get soaked, the clock starts. The CDC's disaster cleanup guidance says to clean up and dry your home within 24 to 48 hours if possible, and to throw away anything you can't clean or dry quickly. Rugs are on that list by name.
What to have ready when you call
What the rug is made of
Wool, synthetic, cotton or silk. If there's a label on the back, read it to us, or send a photo of it by text.
How big it is
Measure the length and the width. The Carpet and Rug Institute tells people hiring a cleaner to measure the area before they get on the phone.
What's on it
Everyday traffic, one spill, or a pet accident. Name a pet accident up front: CRI's advice is not to use a steam cleaner on urine spots, because the heat will set the stain and the smell.
Whether it got wet, and with what
A tipped vase and a storm are different calls. The CDC warns that floodwater can contain dangerous bacteria from overflowing sewage.
What's under it
If a pet accident soaked through to a wood floor, Humane World for Animals says discolored wood means the varnish or paint has reacted to the acid in the urine, and that layer may need to be removed and replaced.
Before you treat a spot on a Vallejo rug yourself
Speed beats any product. The Carpet and Rug Institute's line on stains is that no carpet is completely stain proof, and "the key is to act quickly!" Its advice for liquids is to blot with a dry, white absorbent cloth or plain white paper towels, because a printed or colored material may transfer ink or dye to the damp fiber.
Three things to leave in the cupboard. Steam on a urine spot, for the reason above. Ammonia and vinegar on a pet accident: Humane World for Animals says strong chemical odors may encourage your pet to reinforce the urine scent mark in that area. And extra cleaner. In its do-it-yourself guidance, CRI warns that using a higher concentration of cleaning solution than recommended may leave excess residue behind, which contributes to rapid resoiling.
Then call or text a photo of the rug, the label and the spot to (707) 816-7103.
Who cleans area rugs in Vallejo, CA?
Mr. Fresh Carpet Care, at 4160 Suisun Valley Rd in Fairfield. The business is family-owned, has been running since 2013, has IICRC-certified technicians and covers Vallejo along with the rest of Solano County and Napa. Call or text (707) 816-7103 with the rug's size, what it's made of and what's on it.
Area Rug Cleaning in Vallejo: questions
How much does area rug cleaning cost in Vallejo?
Mr. Fresh publishes no set price for rug cleaning. The size, the fiber and what's on the rug all change the job, so call or text (707) 816-7103 with those three things. You get an honest, upfront quote with no surprise fees.
Can I use a steam cleaner on a pet stain on my rug?
Not on urine. The Carpet and Rug Institute says not to use a steam cleaner on urine spots, because the heat will set the stain and the smell. Its advice is to extract the spill with a wet vacuum and rinse with cool water to reduce the odor.
My rug got wet when the garage flooded. Can it be saved?
It depends on how fast it dries and what was in the water. The CDC's disaster cleanup guidance says to clean up and dry your home within 24 to 48 hours if possible and to throw away anything you can't clean or dry quickly, rugs included. It also warns that floodwater can contain dangerous bacteria from overflowing sewage, so tell us where the water came from when you call.
Will insurance pay for a rug ruined in a flood?
Not under most standard policies. FloodSmart, the federal flood insurance program's site, says most homeowners and renters insurance does not cover flood damage, and that a renters flood policy protects the things you own inside your home, rugs among them. What your policy covers is between you and your carrier.
Sources
- Carpet and Rug Institute, Cleaning and Maintenance
- Humane World for Animals, How to remove pet stains and odors
- Carpet and Rug Institute, Hire a Carpet Cleaning Professional
- US CDC, Guidelines for Cleaning Safely After a Disaster
- Carpet and Rug Institute, CRI 205 Residential Carpet Standard
- Vallejo Flood & Wastewater District, Flood Information
- Vallejo Flood & Wastewater District, Sandbags
- FloodSmart, Buy a Flood Insurance Policy
Area Rug Cleaning in Vallejo: call or text
Family-owned in Fairfield since 2013. 24/7 emergency dispatch, call or text.