Carpet isn’t clean until it is Dry!

One of the most critical steps of properly cleaning carpet is the drying principle. In other words, a
carpet isn’t clean until it’s dry. A bold statement such as this was the basis of an entire article in
Contracting Profits magazine (March/April 2004).

The very first sentence of the article states, “The relationship between carpet and moisture is a
tenuous one at best. Most carpets do not react well to trapped moisture, so cleaning them becomes a
complicated balancing act between adding moisture to the fibers of the carpet to clean them without
damaging the fibers or padding underneath”. The article goes on to add that carpet cleaners must be
concerned with moisture levels and do what they can to accelerate drying time. While no carpet
cleaning system is 100% moisture-free, the key element to remember here is the amount of moisture
that is used, and also left in the carpet: “…. one of the biggest problems that excessive moisture can
cause is damage to the structural integrity of the carpet itself”. Quoted in the article is Barbra Wilson,
manager of technical information for the Carpet and Rug Institute. She states that “moisture
extraction is important because moisture that is left in the carpet can make the carpet de-laminate,
which means the backing comes apart”. Phil Auserehl, president of Castle Cleaning & Rug Company
in Berthoud, Colorado adds “If you saturate carpet, it will start penetrating all of the way into the
carpet, and that is the ‘no-no’ – you don’t want the inner workings of the carpet’s construction to get
wet”. Contamination and traffic on wet carpet need to be considered as well, and are commented on
by Greg Chancey, president of Denver-based All-Dry Cleaning: “If the carpet stays wet, it can mold
and mildew, damaging the carpet fibers and backing, as well as creating a health hazard”, and “if the
carpet is still moist and it has traffic before it is dry, then the carpet is more apt to get dirty at a faster
rate”. At 12-24 hours as a standard range for carpet to dry after it has been cleaned, that is an awfully
long time to keep all traffic out of highly used rooms and walkways. NaturalDry Carpet Cleaning Services in Las Vegas offers all low moisture cleaning solutions.

Most carpet cleaners will utilize or advise additional equipment such as extractors, dehumidifiers, and
fans in order to accelerate drying after the cleaning process has taken place. All of this adds expense
and lengthens the amount of time it takes to actually clean your carpets completely. Because “the dry
guys” use the HOST Dry Extraction System, “dry” means that your carpets are left clean AND DRY as
we pull out of your driveway. No kidding. The HOST Dry Extraction System allows deep, yet gentle
cleaning of your carpet fibers with less than 1 teaspoon of water per square foot – no saturation, and
the backing stays dry. We don’t need to mess with fans and dehumidifiers, because there is never a
moisture problem in the first place.

Why businesses need commercial carpet cleaning

As a business, you’ve got a lot to deal with every day in order to make sure that things are running smoothly —scheduling meetings, checking emails, and making sure customers are completely satisfied with the product or service you have to offer. With all these obligations, having a mess occur on your carpeting or flooring is the last thing you have time to think about. And let’s be honest: accident and messes are simply a fact of life! There will be times when coffee gets spilled, rainy days print footprints into your office, and other general soils. For all of these situations, you might scramble to have an intern or secretary do their best to clean things up. However, more time becomes lost as a result of diverting their work! What’s a business to do?

Choose the professionals at NaturalDry Carpet Cleaning Las Vegas

1. To keep an clean, healthy inviting environment.

Every business needs to present a clean, safe environment for customers and prospective clients. If the floors are sticky or full of stains, those people are going to have a less desirable first impression. A commercial cleaning service can take care of that by making sure your carpet, drapes, upholstery, and tile is kept in amazing condition.

2. To rely upon years of experience.

When an employee tries to take care of a stain or mess, they usually only tackle the surface problem. That is, they may have seemingly taken care of things, but have failed to clean the dirt, dust, and grime that lies beneath! Even sometimes bleaching out carpet with different products they try to use to clean the stain. When you work with our team of professional Las Vegas Carpet Cleaners, we hit every crevice and corner to eliminate the problem entirely, and not just the top layer where the stain is present.

3. Consistency.

You know that feeling you get after you’ve just finished doing a bunch of cleaning around your house? That moment of bliss where you stand back, take a deep sigh, and feel like everything is taken care of? That same feeling is just as important for your office or place of work! Setting up a cleaning schedule gives you the peace of mind in knowing that you can focus on business while we handle the carpet cleaning. After our initial deep cleaning, maintenance will be so easy! There won’t be any uncertainty about how the job is done either—you’ll have experts that you can rely on!

3 Reasons to Keep Your Carpet Clean!

Carpets are exposed to constant wear and tear from people, pets and more.  Here are the top 3 reasons why you should hire a professional carpet cleaner the next time you need to combat dirt in your carpets and rugs.
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Saves Time</strong>

When you clean your carpets yourself, you have to move the furniture, vacuum all of the carpets, spot treat your carpet to remove stains, apply pre-treatment solution to your carpet, fill and empty the tanks, and carry and cleaning the equipment when you are done. That is to much! Using a professional service like NaturalDry Carpet Cleaning Las Vegas means an experienced technician takes care of all of this, saving you time and a trip to the chiropractor.

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These services are usually equipped with machines that make the entire floor cleaning process go much more quickly.  They tend to have wheels that are designed not to leave marks, and a rubber bumper for the protection of furniture and walls. Brushes and pads can be attached, as well.  Depending on the kind of dirt and the type of hard surface, these machines can switch tasks and go from washing to polishing based on the attachments and setting.  Technicians  undergo a training program for the operation of the machines and stay on top of industry advancements.  Some businesses also specialize in repair and may be able to remove small scratches or chips, or at least make them less noticeable. Services and Pricing listed upfront. No bait and switch type cleaning!
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Protects Your Investments</strong>
The flooring in your home is a big investment in the health and comfort of your family. Over time the same contaminants that reside in the fibers can begin to break them down, particularly in higher traffic areas as each footstep causes friction.

An improperly maintained carpet will show wear and tear and will require replacing much sooner than one cleaned regularly, helping to protect and prolong your investment.

The difference between Residential and Commercial Carpet

If you are a business owner or manager interested in buying a new carpet for your office space, you would be surprised how many flooring options are out there. Today’s flooring provides myriad options designed specifically for businesses like yours. From luxury vinyl and laminate to commercial carpet flooring, there is almost infinite range of choices for your décor. But, what actually makes something a commercial flooring product, rather than a residential one?

For residential flooring, comfort is often the first priority. A home is a place where people can relax and enjoy their free time. So, carpet that is intended for residential purposes must be comfortable, appealing to the eye, and quiet. This type of carpet usually has taller pile and a fairly loose loop design. Both of these produce the plush feel that homeowners want from their flooring. High quality carpet for residential use is good for reducing noise levels and sound transmission and has excellent thermal qualities, keeping the home environment warm and energy efficient. It can also help to minimize injuries when falls occur, especially to toddlers and the elderly. Residential carpet can be installed wall to wall, or in carpet pieces. It can be glued to the floor, but also installed without adhesion. Residential carpets are available in various styles, colors, and patterns.

Commercial carpet is made to withstand a lot of foot traffic without looking worn, and that requires choosing the proper carpet specification for its intended use. This type of carpet is usually made with a tight loop and a short pile, giving it the density and thickness enough to withstand extra-heavy traffic on a daily basis. Some commercial carpets are made with an attached high density performance cushion or other PVC backing system, which give the carpet extra support for very heavy traffic areas such as hospitals or hotels. Design of commercial carpets is usually easy to fit in with various interior styles. They can also be cut in a larger variety of sizes and are generally less expensive than residential carpets, making commercial carpet a great option for large spaces.

Both residential and commercial carpet last longer when being cleaned with eco-friendly, biodegradable low moisture products. Putting to much soap, which leaves a residue, or soaking your carpet with water can have bad future effects. If you would like to find a quality carpet cleaning las vegas service visit us online. We can provide different options when needing to clean your house or business!

High Rise Carpet Cleaning

Our office receives many phone calls asking if we can clean high rise condos. We always wonder why not?!

Unlike many of the typical carpet cleaners that use the steam method, NaturalDry Carpet Cleaning can easily access high rises (condos, apartments, office buildings, cubicles, sky rises or skyscrapers) regardless of what floor the job might be on. Due to the fact that we don't require tubing and hoses to connected to a water source or truck mount, there won't be any issue getting our equipment in and and to clean your carpets, rugs or upholstery.

With our low moisture carpet cleaning las vegas process, we can clean anywhere at any time! Visit our website or call us for a quote today.

Padding cleaned under carpet

The need for carpet padding is often overlooked, mainly because people are unsure about the benefits. There is also a wide variety of carpet padding depending on the type of floor and the style of carpet. Some carpet padding may be used to hold an area rug in place while a thicker more plush padding can be used for comfort. Despite the type of padding there are several main benefits to using carpet padding for your area rugs, orientals and other various styles of carpet.

Increases Longevity: Carpet padding increases the longevity of your carpets in two ways. First, carpet padding protects the binding and backing of your carpets by absorbing the impact of human foot traffic. Second, carpet padding allows more air flow into your vacuum which increases suction. As a result more dust, dirt and debris will be removed from you carpets with regular basis vacuuming.

Increases Insulation: Carpet padding can make a room warmer by providing another layer of insulation. Depending on the size of the room and the carpet, purchasing carpet padding will trap heat during the winter and prevent cool air from leaving a room during summer.

Keep Your Carpet Still: Area rugs often slip and slide when they are on hard surface floors. This creates two problems. One, you might have to constantly adjust your area rugs. Two, if your carpet slips under your feet you risk falling and sustaining an injury. Carpet padding grips hard surface floors and holds your carpets in place.

Make Carpets Feel Softer: Carpet padding adds a soft extra layer underneath your carpets. This layer absorbs impact and making your carpets feel softer. Carpets and area rugs are an expensive investment and carpet padding is the best way to get the most comfort out of them. Have a Carpet Cleaning Las Vegas company like NaturalDry, Low Moisture clean your carpet, so padding isn't saturated!

Carpet Cleaning Spotting Guide

Check out our new Carpet Cleaning Las Vegas spotting guide below!

When Carpet Cleaning Seems to cheap

One of the questions we receive when potential new customers call us: "Is your pricing upfront?"

If you live in Las Vegas or Henderson, you may know by now that many advertised prices by carpet cleaners include everything needed for the service. This is how they get into your home and begin to upsell.

Take this for example: An advertisement on a piece of paper stapled to a telephone pole says $20 per room carpet cleaned. At first many would think, wow, this is an amazing price. What they do not know, is this price is for using basically hot water and steam to clean with. No chemicals, no products. Stains won't be removed, carpet will be wet for hours. If you check through Yelp, you will see many carpet cleaning companies in Las Vegas with 1 star reviews. Read through them and notice how every person complains of the major upsell from being quoted $49 for 3 rooms, and when a technician arrives at their home, it becomes $300. This is such a Vegas scam and people should be aware!

When calling for a quote, be sure to ask what pricing is per room, what does it include? For example is Stain Remover, Deodorizer, Hallways, Closets, Sanitizing included? What size room does this go up to? They may say some low ball price as $20 per room, but that is only 100 sq. ft. The size of your closet!

If you are looking to have carpet cleaning in las vegas - give us a call for more information. We can explain cleaning process and pricing. No additional costs when our techs arrive at your home.

Keeping your Rugs Cleaned

Protect It

Oriental and Wool Rugs: Decide how you’re going to protect that rug from disaster. You may not be able to prevent every spill or all soiling, but you can place your most precious rugs away from the worst areas (like directly under the table, for instance). You can also protect your rug by keeping it out of the highest traffic areas of the house and using a non-slip pad under it.

Vacuum It

Vacuum your oriental, wool, synthetic and Persian rugs frequently. Plan on once a week, or whenever you vacuum the room that it is in. vacuuming removes dust and dirt and awakens the fibers of the rug after they have begun to flatten under use, too frequent rug care, or Las Vegas weather.

Spot Clean It

Don’t wait until your weekly vacuuming session to inspect the rug for spills. In fact, as soon as you suspect a spill of any kind (juice, food, dirt, makeup, etc.), clean it immediately! The longer a spill sits, the harder it will be to get out. Use clean white towels or tissues to blot as much of the stain as you can with water. Then use a clear detergent, spot testing a small area first to make sure the cleaner doesn’t damage the rug. And remember, blot instead of rubbing. (a few brands such as resolve or spot shot can cause more damage than resolution)

Beat It

Sometimes you need to do a little more than vacuuming. Quality rugs can have very dense fibers that cling to dust and dirt. Every now and then, hang the rug up outside and beat the dirt out of it with a broom or a baseball bat. Just don’t let it sit in the sun unless you want color fading.

Barefoot It

If you don’t already have people take off their shoes when entering your house, adopt the practice now. Nothing can disrupt your rug care routine (and carpet) like dirty, heavy shoes. Just leave them at the door. You’re going to take off your shoes anyway, so you might as well do it as soon as you come home.

Rotate it

Why you should turn your rug once a year? Due to the regular foot traffic on your rug, this will ensure even wear. Rug experts recommend turning the rugs 180 degrees.

Deep Clean It

Rug in Need of Cleaning.. Maybe as often as once a year, go ahead and deep clean the rug. Even if you’ve spot-cleaned all year long, some spots may have gotten cleaner than others and the rug may have a slightly uneven appearance. Hire a professional rug specialist to keep your rug looking great!


Worn Fringe

With hand-woven rugs, a component of their value is found in the knots used in their construction. Frequently, on the ends of the rug, those knots become loose and fall off, and this causes an unraveling of the rug that, left unresolved, could cause the loss of inches of the foundation as well. An untrained person may try to repair the edge and try to reconnect the fringe to the foundation either by hand stitching or machine stitching, but that can often do more harm than good. This practice could actually loosen additional knots, and soon, inches of your cherished rug could be lost. Contact a professional rug repair expert instead of trying to do it yourself.

Bleaches or Oxidizing Cleaners

Oriental rug on display in Atlanta

Using a bleach or oxidizer, like hydrogen peroxide, causes deterioration of cotton fibers, so never use these or any type of chemicals to brighten up fringe or any other part of a rug. If you incur a spill on your rug, blot, don’t rub. But if it doesn’t come out, consult a rug cleaning specialist. Have the rug professionally cleaned every 1 to 4 years to keep it looking beautiful.

Moths and Beetles

Moths and carpet beetles can eat away a rug within a year. It’s not usually the fiber they are after, but any contaminants—spills or pet urine—that soak into the wool or cotton. The most likely places these bugs hide are the underside of the rug, especially in parts of the rug covered by large furniture. Telltale signs of bugs feasting on your rug are white bare areas with the foundation showing through, or there may be a sticky lint and webbing. Consult a professional rug repair specialist if you suspect a bug infestation.

Pet Accidents

Not only does pet urine attract moths to your rug, it causes severe fiber and dye damage. Clean accidents immediately to discourage moths from feeding on your rug and prevent fiber damage. If you find fiber or dye damage, consult a rug restoration specialist who may be able to repair the damage.

Professional and Experienced Rug Specialists

Specialty Rug Cleaning companies can help with this. Feel free to call your local Carpet Cleaning Las Vegas by NaturalDry