“Spiker pulled stains out of our living room carpet that two other companies couldn't touch. They were on time, friendly, and the carpet looks brand new. Will never use anyone else.”
Jennifer M.
Galt, CA · Carpet Cleaning
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Area rugs aren't wall-to-wall carpet. Different fibers, different dyes, different cleaning chemistry. Spiker identifies the rug, picks the right process, and protects the dyes that wall-to-wall machines would bleed.
Fiber test on a hidden corner. Wool, silk, cotton, viscose, synthetic — each gets a different process.
Dye-stability check, then targeted pre-treatment matched to the fiber and the soil load.
In-home cleaning where the rug is appropriate; off-site immersion or pit washing for delicate hand-knotted pieces if needed (quoted up front).
Controlled drying to prevent dye migration or backing damage. Walk-through on return.
Area rugs are a different job from wall-to-wall carpet. Wool reacts to alkaline chemistry. Silk reacts to water temperature. Hand-knotted rugs bleed if you over-wet them. Synthetic blends look identical to wool until you put a drop of cleaner on the wrong fiber. Spiker identifies what's actually in your rug before cleaning starts — fiber type, dye stability, knot construction — and matches the process to it. Same care for a $200 synthetic as a $20,000 Persian.
Applies to every job. Full pricing locked in after we see photos and identify the fiber.
Final pricing depends on home size, soil level, pet contamination, and access.
Every area rug is sized, fibered, and conditioned differently. Send photos and we'll quote honestly.
Text or email photos of each rug to (916) 919-7642 or spikercarpet@gmail.com.
Honest quote and recommended process back the same day.
“Spiker pulled stains out of our living room carpet that two other companies couldn't touch. They were on time, friendly, and the carpet looks brand new. Will never use anyone else.”
“I've used Spiker for tile and grout twice and carpet once. They actually clean the grout — not just the tile around it. Worth every dollar.”
“Three dogs and a teenager. They removed every pet stain and the smell is gone. They even told us when we needed pad replacement vs when we didn't — honest people.”
“Spiker cleaned our wool area rug — the dog had stained it and I thought it was done for. They tested the dye, picked the right process, and the rug came back like new.”
“Premium service. Spiker did our great-room carpet and a sectional sofa the same morning. Owner-operator showed up himself. Confidence-inspiring.”
“Used Spiker for 8 years now. The work is the same standard every time. That's rare.”
“Move-out cleaning saved our deposit. Property manager said it was the cleanest unit they've turned over all year.”
“Our mattress is years old and I had never thought to clean it — Spiker pulled measurable dust out of it and my allergies are noticeably better. Sleeping easier.”
“I appreciated that they walked through with me at the end, room by room. Most companies just text 'done.' Spiker doesn't.”
“Sectional was beat — three kids, two dogs. Spiker brought it back. They even told me what to do between cleanings.”
Honest answers up front. No hidden costs. No mystery process.
Most yes — we identify the fiber and dye stability first. Hand-knotted and antique pieces sometimes need off-site immersion cleaning instead of in-home; if so, we tell you up front and quote it separately. Never blind-machine a high-value rug.
When the rug warrants it. Heavy pet contamination, embedded sand, or odor jobs often need a back-side pass. Quoted on inspection.
Not if it's cleaned with the right chemistry for its fiber. The dye-stability test catches risky rugs before we touch them — if it bleeds in the test, we change the process or recommend a specialist.
Often yes, but it depends on how long it's been there and whether it reached the backing. Send photos and we'll be honest about what's possible.