The Carpet Specialists Blog

May 13th, 2019

Here at The Specialists, we get a lot of frequently asked questions. Here is part one of some of those questions asked about cleaning your home. Whether in El Dorado Hills, Folsom, Davis or Elk Grov...

May 10th, 2019

Color is a fantastic way to bring some brightness and fun into a room. There are many colors and patterns available today so bring your open mind when you shop. The beauty of bringing in a color or fu...

May 8th, 2019

Most people think that being in a professional office building with a regular maintenance/janitorial crew will be more than sufficient to keep their office looking its best. But in order to keep you...

May 6th, 2019

The traditional carpet cleaning process is to spray volatile chemicals like Dipropylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether, Ethylene Glycol Butyl Ether and Glycol Monomethyl Ether (just to name a few) on the car...

May 5th, 2019

Granite is an igneous (or having solidified from lava or magma) rock. They are identified very simply by performing a scratch test in an unseen spot. If it is difficult to scratch, it is most likely...

May 1st, 2019

Do you ever wonder what and how the professionals clean the tile and grout in their own homes? Your tile and grout or stone work in your home is a large investment and of course, you most certainly w...

April 29th, 2019

Why would I use a professional to clean my area rugs? This is a question we hear a lot. The main reason is that often times your rugs hold a great deal of value. Whether it is a monetary value or s...

April 26th, 2019

As a general rule, carpet cleaning by a professional, certified firm should take place at least once per year. For extremely heavy traffic areas, cleaning may be required more often. Proper, profess...

April 24th, 2019

Why are there black lines on the edges of my carpet? Have you ever looked down as your freshly vacuumed carpet and saw about a 2-inch dark band-like line around the edge of the carpet? That is what ...

April 22nd, 2019

Happy Earth Day from The Specialists! We are committed to being an all green, all-natural company. We do this for not only our health, but for the betterment of Earth. By using sustainable Earth fri...

April 19th, 2019

Using the correct rug padding help prolong the life of your rug. It helps provide a solid foundation for your rug(s). Not only does high quality rug padding provide comfort, it will help protect you...

April 17th, 2019

Is it a cold or is it allergies? That seems to be the big question, especially this time of year. With all the plants blooming and pollen levels rising, it can be difficult to figure out if you have ...