Jude’s Hollywood Carpet Cleaning

We have very specific ways that we handle your home and commercial jobs. Most companies out there have a one-size-fits-all approach. That’s not what your home needs. 

The bewildering variety of carpet types and materials requires a unique, highly specialized solution for each and every job.

To proceed, we first evaluate the type of carpet and its condition. This information is crucial, enabling us to devise specialized care and cleaning your rug or carpet needs.

Methods of Carpet Cleaning and their Pros & Con

Wet Cleaning

The carpet is first pre-conditioned with a chemical reagent that liquefies soils and oil-based substances that may be present in the carpet fibers. This process is also known as hot water extraction or steam cleaning. Water is heated to near-boiling temperatures, pressurized, and injected into the carpet. A vacuum is used to extract the solution after about 10 to 15 minutes.

Pros

• Gets into the fibers and cleans them thoroughly
• Allows use of high temperatures and concentrates
• Most used method
• Keeps Carpet Manufacturer’s warranty 

Cons

• Longer drying time
• More expensive

Cleaning With Absorbent Pads

This carpet cleaning method is also commonly known as bonnet cleaning and is most often used for routine light maintenance. It can also be used for regular carpet cleaning. The carpet is first vacuumed, and then a chemical solution is sprayed onto it with a hand pump or electric sprayer. The solution is allowed to stay on the carpet for a suitable dwell or reaction time.

The absorbent pad or bonnet, which looks like a towel, is placed on the drive block of a rotary floor machine and spun over the carpet surface at 100 to 300 rpm. This action serves to impregnate the carpet fibers with the chemical solution and then pick it up with the soils afterward.

Pros

• Quick and inexpensive
• Great results with lightly stained carpets

Cons

• Not suited for deeply soiled carpet and upholstery
• Leaves residue

Dry Cleaning With An Absorbent Compound

A powder containing special solvents and cleaning agents are applied to the carpet and then worked into the fibers with a machine equipped with counter-rotating brushes. Soil is absorbed by the powder in the carpet fibers. It is vacuumed up after it has been allowed to sit on the carpet for 10 to 15 minutes.

Pros

• The simplest method with no technical expertise required
• Fast drying

Cons

• The powder used may get trapped in the fibers
• Can contribute to dust build-up in homes
• Not a deep clean

Dry Foam Cleaning

To help suspend dirt and debris in the carpet, a cleaning agent is applied, which is then whipped into foam and worked into the carpet fibers with the rotating brushes of a special machine. The foam is extracted with a vacuum after a brief dwell time.

Pros

• Fast and simple to apply
• Rotating brush is great for agitation
• Dries relatively fast

Cons

• No deep clean achieved
• Not able to utilize high temperatures

How Does Carpet Steam Cleaning Work?

The teeny-tiny vapor molecules of steam penetrate a surface’s pores to force out dirt, grease, and other stain-causing substances. The extreme heat of the steam also kills bacteria, germs, mold, dust mites, and other organisms – all with plain old water.

What can I steam clean?

Steam cleaners can be used safely on a surprising number of household surfaces, such as sealed tile and hardwood floors, grout, sinks, tubs, countertops, carpets, mattresses, upholstery, showers, ovens, stovetops, grills, glass, and more. It all depends on the type of steam cleaner you have; certain tasks will necessitate the use of special attachments.

What can’t I steam clean?

Steam can cause unsealed floors to warp, plastic to melt, and laminate floors to swell. Cold windows, unglazed tile, water-based paint-covered surfaces, and delicate surfaces are also on the list of surfaces that should not be cleaned.

Upholstery Cleaning

An upholstery steam cleaner employs somewhat different methods than are used to clean a carpet or a rug, but upholstery demands the same degree of skill and depth of experience because many of the concepts that apply to carpet cleaning apply to upholstery, too.

One such concept is the mindfulness that a professional upholstery cleaner applies to the work. Cleaning upholstered furniture requires extreme care and unsparing attention to detail worthy of the highest craftsman. Never give your upholstery less. 

The quality of workmanship Hollywood gets from us is precisely this kind of expert care.

​Whether it’s a favorite wing chair, the family sofa, a set of fine dining chairs, a priceless antique or display piece, we have the tools, the techniques, and the skills and experience your upholstery demands. Don’t hesitate; for the best upholstery cleaner, contact us today!

Benefits of Upholstery Cleaning

Saves you money

You’ve probably spent a lot of money on your upholstery, so you want it to last as long as possible. By maintaining it and cleaning it on a regular basis, you will need to have it reupholstered or replaced less frequently, saving you money in the long run.

Keeps the comfort

Taking care of your upholstery ensures that it continues to serve its purpose, which is to provide you with a place to relax and travel that is both comfortable and beautiful. Even high-quality fabric can show signs of wear if left unattended, and no one wants to collapse onto a worn-out sofa or car seat at the end of a long day.

Provides a Healthier Environment

Cleaning your upholstery can improve air quality by removing problems such as mold, dust, mildew, and allergens. Bacteria thrive in soft furnishings, and pathogens and dirt can accumulate to the point where they pose a health risk. Each time someone sits on a sofa or chair, these organisms are released into the environment.

 Needless to say, that’s not the kind of throw rug and oriental rug cleaning grandmother wanted.

It’s not the kind you want, either, that’s for sure. 

My mom thought her work was smart. But ​to really be smart, leave the work to us, the professionals. We do the work others won’t do. ​

Carpet Repair & Carpet Restoration Service

 Normal wear and tear are to be expected. Even the most rugged and durable carpeting can shrink back from walls and corners, fray a bit, and so on. Sometimes accidents happen, and the carpet gets torn. The last thing you need is the unnecessary expense of all new installation. It’s a good example of haste-making waste. 

You’ll avoid that waste with our carpet fixing service.

To save you time, trouble, and money, we offer carpet fixing and carpet stretching services.

​We take care of whatever issues might arise. We can rebind the fabric to its backing, make worn spots whole, use our carpet stretcher to restore the carpet’s original dimensions, sew up tears and rips, make the edges like new again, you name it.

If you’ve got a problem with your carpet, we’ve got the solution. Get in touch for our restored carpet cleaning services.

Most Common Causes of Carpet Damage

Dirt

Dirt, along with mud, grime, and other debris, is a major cause of carpet damage. Dirt is a year-round issue that is tracked in on shoes in the spring, summer, fall, and winter. Dirt accumulation will stain and discolor a carpet over time, working its way into the fibers as a result of constant foot traffic. Finally, dirt is a major reason why some carpets do not last as long as they should.

Spills

Beverage spills, particularly those with a high acid content, such as red wine, coffee, and soda, can permanently stain a carpet if not cleaned up immediately. Meanwhile, chemical spills (bleach, oil, etc.) can quickly discolor and/or damage carpet, resulting in a problem that cannot be remedied regardless of the cleaning solution used. Homeowners have no choice but to live with these types of long-lasting stains and damage until they are ready to install new carpets.

Foot Traffic

Foot traffic is every homeowner’s nightmare. And no matter how many times we tell people to take their shoes off, a carpet will inevitably show signs of wear and tear. The amount of wear and tear depends on the size of your family, the frequency with which you entertain guests, and so on. All shoes, including slippers, cause the carpet to wear down over time, with dress shoes and high heels being the worst offenders. Furthermore, all of these feet/shoes bring dirt, dust, and debris into your home, causing your carpet to wear out faster.

Odors

The longer your carpet is exposed to a strong odor, the more likely it is that the scent will permeate it. You know what we’re talking about if you’ve ever been inside the home of a smoker or cat owner who doesn’t prioritize odor removal/air fresheners. If these odors are ignored for a long enough period of time, they will become a permanent part of your flooring and will remain so until you replace the carpet.

Pets

We’re talking about common household pets like cats and dogs, who have a habit of scratching furiously at the carpet in response to something they saw, heard, or smelled. This habit can eventually cause serious wear and tear, possibly resulting in rips and holes.

Air Duct Cleaning

It may seem odd that a carpet cleaning company would offer duct cleaning services. But there are solid reasons why the concern about ducts and vents is a logical thing for a professional carpet cleaning company to offer.

Admittedly, the duct or vent isn’t the carpet, but it goes with the territory. 

Vents and ducts help ventilate and cool by circulating air, and in so doing, they can also distribute dust and other particles that dirty a carpet. 

Of far greater concern, however, vents and ducts are a perfect hiding place for mold and fungus. It will migrate to your carpets and rugs, and it’s easy to miss the slow, steady growth that destroys them before you realize it’s there.

Mold and fungus will also travel inside the walls and beneath the floors, slowly contaminating everything it touches.

Your health can be affected, too. The mold and fungus inside ducts and vents can cause serious health problems. 

​We would be remiss if we neglected to offer duct and vent cleaning. We have specialized equipment to clean your vents and ducts not just to safeguard your carpets but your home or office and, most important of all, the people in them. ​

Indoor Air Quality Improvement

Our cleaning services can help to extend the life of your carpet while also improving the quality of your indoor air.  Rugs and carpets can be a natural breeding ground for dust mites and other particles.

When these particles enter your indoor air, they can cause health problems. With a thorough, professional cleaning, you can ensure that you and your family are breathing clean air in your home.

Complete Removal of Bacteria and Allergens

A vacuum will only remove surface dirt. As a result, all of the debris that has become embedded with the fibers will remain there until it is professionally treated.

Over time, this will cause excessive wear on the fibers, causing them to deteriorate faster. Bacteria in the carpet can also produce odors, making it more difficult for those suffering from asthma or allergies to breathe.

Carpet Cleaning Expertise

Professionals have years of experience when it comes to dealing with even the most gruesome carpets and upholstery.

We have seen it all and we know how to clean whatever it is that may have stained your carpet. Our cleaning solutions will effectively remove the grime that has found its way into the fibers.