Do you need a new hallway runner or a carpet runner for stairs? Or perhaps you just need a carpet runner repair? Our very own Jim Reynolds is one of the best and most experienced custom carpet runner installers and repairmen in Raleigh. But don’t just take our word for it, check out the following […]
Raleigh Carpet Cleaning Articles
Here you can find our blog posts related to cleaning carpets. Please feel free to browse as there are a number of articles ... some with cleaning tips, others with advice such as how to choose a carpet cleaner and avoid being scammed while other articles are more for entertainment or general information.
Carpet in Your Home – Looks Matter
With an increasing number of households using carpets in their homes to enhance the quality of their decor, it is ever more necessary to talk about its care and maintenance. Floors and walls come alive with carpets covering every inch of the surface with vibrant colors and textures. Also from a functional standpoint, carpet’s inviting, […]
Helpful Tips for Cleaning Grout
If you need professional carpet cleaning, you know to call Ace Rug Cleaning. We’ve been the goto experts in Raleigh since 1959. But what about grout cleaning? If you’ve finally decided to clean your grout, we found these helpful tips so you can do it yourself and save. NEWS FLASH: Never put bleach on grout. […]
Ace Rug Cleaning Earns BBB Accreditation
Ace Rug Cleaning Co., Inc. Earns BBB Accreditation Ace Rug Cleaning Co., Inc. is Committed to BBB’s Standards for Trust This week, Ace Rug Cleaning announced its recent accreditation by BBB serving Eastern North Carolina. As a BBB Accredited Business, Ace Rug Cleaning is dedicated to promoting trust in the marketplace. “We are proud […]
Baking Soda vs Baking Powder for Odor Removal in Carpets & Rugs
Baking soda or baking powder for odor removal in carpets and rugs … which one should you use? Has this ever happened to you? You have an odor in a carpet or rug and want to try removing it yourself. Then you check the pantry and all you have is baking powder. You know baking […]
Ace Rug Cleaning Asks What Superpower Would You Choose?
If you could have any superpower, what would you choose? I was recently asked that by The Raleigh News and Observer for an article they were doing as part of their “small business question of the week.” My response was published on June 24th in Virginia Bridges’ article on the ShopTalk page of the small […]
Tips for Candy Stained Carpet and Rugs at Halloween
Soon trick-or-treaters will be going door to door filling their bags with candy that can stain carpets and rugs and sometimes cause permanent damage if deeply embedded in the carpet or rug fibers. Use the following do-it-yourself tips for candy stained carpet and rugs at Halloween. Warning: Do not forcefully pull stuck candy from carpet […]
Colorfast Test Carpets & Rugs
It’s important to colorfast test carpets and rugs to prevent color changes in carpets and rugs. Color changes can be caused by many different factors even in stain resistant carpets and rugs. Instructions for testing carpet or rugs for colorfastness. In an inconspicuous area, use a paper towel or cloth wet with the cleaning agent […]
Avoid Carpet Cleaning Scams in Raleigh
Carpet cleaning scams in Raleigh happen. The old saying holds true, “If something seems unbelievable, it usually is.” It’s no different in the world of carpet cleaning and carpet cleaning scams. Rip-offs usually start when cut-rate cleaning companies come in and pressure you to buy additional services. It looks cheap at first, but not after […]
Steam Cleaning Carpets – How Long Before It Dries?
When new customers are asking about steam cleaning carpets, after the question “How much will it cost?” the next thing they want to know is “How long will it take to dry?” Hot water extraction, also referred to as steam cleaning, is the deepest, most thorough carpet cleaning process there is. Yes, carpets will be […]