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Clean As A Whistle’s New and Improved
Eight Step Rug Cleaning System
In-plant rug cleaning is recommended for Oriental Rugs
and loose woven rugs. They should not be cleaned on
location like wall to wall carpet. Clean As A Whistle cares
for the finest to the most basic rugs from around the
world. We will pick your rug up and bring it to our special
cleaning plant where it will receive our very thorough
Eight Step Cleaning System to get maximum soil and spot
removal. Having your rug cleaned in our plant allows us to
give it several treatments for a more thorough cleaning,
controlled drying, and the use of various tools that are not
available on location.
We have exciting news for you!! As you know, Clean As A
Whistle has been in business for 33 years. Our rug cleaning
has always been the best in Houston, but we continue to
strive to bring even better quality service to you. We made
an investment in State-of-the-Art Rug cleaning equipment
that was even better than before! We are now fully
equipped with a Tumble Duster, Washtub and Wringer to
assure that your rugs will be cleaned better than ever!
Our New Eight Step Cleaning System
Step 1: Pre-Inspection and Pick Up
We will determine as much as we possibly can about
the type of rug and inherent qualities that may affect
cleaning. We will outline the expected results and cleaning
“prescription”. Our company will come to your home to pick
up your rug, or you may drop it by our shop.
Step 2: Dry Soil
Removal
We use a variety
of techniques
to ‘dust’ the
rugs from the
front and back,
including our
new, state-
of-the-art
Tumble Duster
(right). We also
use compressed air, a pile lifter, and special vacuum
attachments to remove dry soil from your rug.
Step 3: Pre-Condition
Depending on fiber content and soiling type, the rug will be
pre-treated to emulsify the soils.
Step 4: Pre-Spot and Fringe Preparation
Any potentially difficult spots will be pre-treated with
special solutions to increase chances of removal. The
fringe is also pre-treated for maximum soil removal.
Step 5: Wash
Our new and improved washtub (below, right) will clean
your rugs gently and thoroughly. It consists of paddle
wheels, which mimic the gentle motion of hand and
river washing. Soil is effectively removed by the gentle,
turbulent flow of the wash water without the use of
brushes or other mechanical forces that could damage
rug fibers. Our
rug washing
solutions not
only provide
a thorough
cleaning, but
they ensure
that cross
contamination
and dye transfer
is impossible
during the
washing process.
Step 6: Rinse
This new machine (below, right) is one of the most
successful rug-wringers in the world. It removes over 90%
of moisture from rugs in 3 minutes or less. It allows heavy
and dense textiles to be processed quickly and efficiently.
Additionally, it is an exceptional tool for removing urine
and other contaminants from rugs. Using a combination
of centrifugal
force, water
irrigation,
and effective
chemistry,
contaminants
are flushed out
of rugs better
than any other
method!
Step 7: Dry and Finish
Once the rug is removed from the centrifuge, it is hung for
final drying in a controlled environment. When the rug is
dry, it is combed and finished with soft groomers made for
specialty rugs.
Step 8: Post Inspection and Delivery
Our cleaning specialist will give the rug a final inspection
and release it for pick up or delivery. Your rug will be
wrapped in brown craft paper to protect it from dust and
environmental soils until it is picked up or delivered. Upon
delivery, we will lay the rug for you.