Preferred Carpet Care

Here at Preferred Carpet Care of Redding, not only do we use state of the art equipment to clean your tile and grout but also have access to cleaners that are only accessible to professionals. That being said, here are the top 7 reasons you need to consider professional tile and grout cleaning services, as they offer numerous benefits over DIY cleaning methods: Expertise and experience: We are…

Preferred Carpet Care wants to help you keep your carpets clean and healthy! We’ve been serving the Redding area for over 50 years and want to help your carpets look clean and fresh with some helpful tips! Vacuum: Yes, a simple step such as vacuuming can help your carpets last longer. It will remove dirt, dust, and other particles that can accumulate in your carpet, this also includes area rugs.…

Don’t Be an Easy Mark on Your Carpet

Today, every industry has companies or individuals that try to take advantage of customers. The carpet cleaning industry is no different. Occasionally a homeowner comes across an advertisement for a wonderful deal on carpet cleaning. After taking the deal, these offers often have conditions or fine print that exclude services, lower the price on one service while increasing the price on another,…

It’s that time of year again. The time when kids no longer spend all day playing video games, but spend a good portion of the day at school. A mass of students returning to school means more maintenance for classrooms, and an opportunity to undo the mess that comes from kids in the summertime. Therefore, let’s list a few reminders on why it’s important to maintain carpets at school and at…

Details on Hot Water Extraction

Preferred Carpet Care has offered our carpet cleaning expertise for over 50 years, and almost 30 of those in the Redding area. We are well-versed in most forms of carpet cleaning, and we choose the ones that work the best. We also keep tabs on common do-it-yourself claims to see if any of them turn out to be effective. Our experience shows that hot water extraction for carpet cleaning is the…

Clean Carpets Boost Your Home’s Value

Real estate in Redding currently leans towards a seller’s market, meaning there is a little more demand than there is supply. This means that a person selling their home in Redding will typically get more from the sale than their asking price. Even under these circumstances, however, it does not mean your home will sell well if you leave it in disarray. That’s why owners looking to sell in…

Business carpets often get more use than residential carpets. More people tend to work at a business than live in a house (even with pandemic induced “working from home”). Clients, customers, and guests visit regularly. As a result, business carpets really take a beating, and they need attention just as much as household carpets – perhaps even more so. Keeping Up Appearances No matter what…

Deodorizing Your Carpet with Baking Soda

Pets, second-hand smoke, food and drink remnants are just some of the common sources for odors in the home. Because we lead busy lives, we might not have the time to make a good attempt at cleaning our carpets properly. All the while, the smell usually increases, becoming more noticeable and less endurable, especially for guests. So, what can you do? Our intermittent series, The Bane of Stains,…

In a previous article, we discussed things to look for when considering a new residence. For instance, the age and condition of the carpet are important factors, because they affect when the carpet needs to be replaced. A detailed consideration of the carpet lets you plan for future expense. Keep in mind, however, that the condition of the home you are leaving is just as important as where you…

Redding is no stranger to hot, dry summers. During the heat of summer, many of us use our homes as a haven by turning up the air conditioning to lower the temperature. For the last few years, summers in the Redding area have not only been hot, but also accompanied by wildfires, bringing smoke and ash into homes and businesses. Will this year be the same? Time will tell, but it is prudent to…

Points to Consider When Buying Carpet

Preferred Carpet Care has decades of experience in cleaning and maintaining different types of carpet in homes and businesses. We know how to keep carpet looking its best! But the average consumer might not realize how much variety and choice is available when choosing the right carpet. Let’s go over a few categories pertaining to carpet choices and the options available to you. Carpet…

How to Examine a Carpet

Even though the housing and rental market is constantly fluctuating, current trends show vacancy rates for homes at 1.8% and rental vacancies at 3.5%. Those numbers are very low, which means there might not be much to choose from if you are looking to buy a home or rent an apartment. You might feel pressured to sign the contract despite the property’s condition. There’s always another potential…

Maintenance on the Orient Express

Area rugs are a wonderful addition to any home. One special type is called an Oriental rug. They might come from China, India, Turkey, Pakistan, Tibet, or other countries from that region. They typically have intricate patterns made with yarn dyed in various colors. While imitations are made with mechanical processes, any connoisseur will tell you that a true Oriental rug must be handwoven or…

Steam Cleaning and Mold

Many types of molds that appear in residential homes or businesses in Redding have the potential of becoming health hazards. If found in carpet, mold can be a very difficult thing to remove without professional help, like what you receive from Preferred Carpet Care. But if mold requires moisture to thrive (which it does), and steam cleaning uses plenty of moisture to clean a carpet, does steam…

In Redding alone, there are at least 56 child development or daycare centers available to tend children. If you are affiliated with a Redding daycare center, you’d certainly agree that safety of the children must be a high priority! You want to ensure parents that the children in your care are safe and secure. That also means making sure the children are protected from germs, dirt, and…

The Bane of Stains: Mold

When Mildew Takes a Step Up In another article about carpet care we covered the subject of mildew. Mildew is a relatively easy form of mold to deal with. When treated promptly, it can typically be removed without leftover carpet damage – like most other stains. Mold is often a different story. If mold develops on your carpet and it is not dealt with quickly, the carpet is often destroyed and your…

Dents In Your Carpet?

Occasionally, the current arrangement of furniture in your home might start to feel stagnant. After the winter months pass, many households take the opportunity of spring cleaning to spruce up the décor by adjusting furniture positions. In fact, if you keep your window shades open to let in natural light, rearranging the furniture helps to avoid gradual discolorations from carpet and upholstery…