Area Rugs vs. Wall-to-Wall Carpet: Do They Need Different Cleaning?

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When it comes to floor care, not all fabrics are created equal. Area rugs and wall-to-wall carpets may look similar, but they require very different cleaning techniques to protect their materials and keep them looking their best.

Area rugs often feature delicate fibers, handwoven designs, or natural materials like wool or silk. These need specialized care—sometimes even off-site cleaning—to prevent color bleeding, shrinkage, or damage to the backing. Wall-to-wall carpet, on the other hand, is typically installed with padding and requires deep, in-home hot water extraction or steam cleaning to reach embedded dirt and allergens.

At Alaska Floor Care, we clean both with the attention and technique they deserve—right here in Fairbanks.

🧼 Whether it’s a treasured area rug or your entire home’s carpet, trust the pros who know how to treat each the right way.