Oriental and Area Rug Cleaning

Area rugs are tricky. People assume they can be cleaned the same way as wall-to-wall carpet, and that’s not always true. Wool rugs, silk rugs, hand-knotted rugs — these need a lighter touch and specific cleaning methods that won’t damage the fibers or cause colors to bleed.

Before we clean any area rug, we check the fiber type and test for colorfastness. If you’ve got a rug that was expensive, or one that has sentimental value, tell us upfront. We’d rather take extra time and get it right than rush through and cause a problem. Most area rugs clean up beautifully — they just need the right treatment.

Tile and Grout Cleaning

Here’s a question we hear a lot from Mallard Crossing homeowners: “Why does my tile look dirty even though I just mopped?” The answer is almost always the grout. Grout is porous. It absorbs dirt, grease, and grime over time, and no amount of mopping will pull that out. You need pressurized steam cleaning to actually get into the grout lines.

We’ve cleaned tile and grout in kitchens, bathrooms, mudrooms, and laundry rooms all over Wake Forest. The grout almost always comes out looking lighter and cleaner than homeowners expect. We can apply a protective sealer after cleaning too — it doesn’t make grout maintenance-free, but it slows down how fast things get dirty again.

Hardwood Floor Cleaning

Hardwood floors take a beating in family homes. Foot traffic, pet nails, spills, and the residue left behind by floor cleaners all add up to floors that look dull even when they’re not actually damaged.

Our hardwood floor cleaning removes that built-up film safely, without soaking the wood or stripping the finish. A lot of Mallard Crossing homeowners are surprised at how much better their floors look after a proper cleaning versus a regular mop. If your hardwood is looking worn out, a cleaning is a good first step before you start considering refinishing — which is a bigger job and a bigger expense.