We all know what carpet cleaning is, but have you heard of carpet stretching? When your carpet is installed, it’s meant to be stretched tight across the floor, but as the years pass, it can start to gather and bunch. Your carpet gets wrinkled from normal, everyday life, but it can be worse if you have a lot of traffic in your home, if you’ve been moving heavy furniture, or if your carpet was poorly installed in the first place. When we stretch a carpet, we are pulling it taut again and trimming off any excess so that it looks like new!
How can I tell if it’s time for a stretch?
If you can see ripples or waves in your carpet, if you find yourself tripping or you notice unevenness in your carpet’s appearance, or if you can see the edges of your carpet, these are all signs that it is HIGH TIME to have that carpet stretched.
Here are the top 3 reasons to consider carpet stretching:
1. Increased Safety
Carpet stretching removes ripples and bumps that can trip you up! Reducing safety hazards can be especially important for senior citizens who are at a higher risk for fall-related injuries.
2. Longer Lifespan
Stretching is an easy way to increase the lifespan of your carpets. Carpets that are not stretched will wear quicker and more unevenly and will need to be replaced faster.
3. BETTER Visual Appeal
Much like having your carpets professionally cleaned, carpet stretching is an easy way to make your carpets look brand new. It is a highly effective way to quickly improve the visual appeal of your home!
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Sources: Moser Carpet Repairs, Pro Flooring, SF Gate