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Balding - It's not just a problem for hair

Balding - It's not just a problem for hair

Have you noticed bald patches on areas of your own carpets, or on the carpets at someone else's house? With the fibers missing, the patches look like bald spots and often there are small bits of what appear to be shreds of wood or paper near the bald areas.

Wondering what these bald patches are? Well, it's not that the carpet is disintegrating or happens to have heavy traffic in those specific places. It's actually something a little more unpleasant: an infestation of carpet beetles or carpet moths. This is not a reflection of you as a housekeeper - they're actually common and can happen to anyone.

Why Do They Prefer Carpets?

It's actually not just carpets that these beetles / moths are attracted to. They like natural fibers and can be found in clothes and curtains or anything containing wool or silk. They possess the ability to digest keratin protein from these fibers - so if your carpet is silk or pure wool (or even wool-rich) then you are a likely target for them. They enjoy nesting in dark corners and areas under furniture or heavy appliances, laying their eggs in these areas and larvae casings in the carpet after the eggs hatch.

How Do You Get Rid of them?

If you have bald spots in your carpet and suspect you may have a moth / beetle infestation, your first call should be to a carpet cleaning professional. At Gator Clean, we will use a good dose of a safe, natural extermination agent to effectively eradicate these pests. The bald spots can be repaired using a cut from the same carpet from a hidden area or from any leftover carpet you have. Follow the treatment with regular vacuuming and scheduled cleanings and your moth / beetle issues will be long gone.

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What Your Neighbors Say About Gator Clean

The home we just purchased had a very musty atmosphere and an odor that we tried to get rid of in many different ways. When we got help from gator clean they were very professional, friendly, and patient. They got here on time. They cleaned out the air vents and returns. Got rid of mold and more. They did a very good job. Right away we noticed the difference in the air quality. Feels good to breathe in here! Feels like crisp clean new air in the house. Praise God! We are very satisfied with their hard work. They got everything done in a short period of time as well and we just want to say thank you! We definitely recommend this company!

Elibett
June 5, 2023

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They came and did HVAC duct cleaning services for us aswell as caught mold and took care of it accordingly. Very nice workers and thoughtful of me and my family in the process. Appreciate them very much for the job well done today????????

Kyle Trotter
May 16, 2023

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Review from Google

Gator Clean came out and cleaned our air ducts about a month ago now. I've waited a little bit to write a review to see if there was a change in the amount of dust that was going on in our home. And I can happily say it's made a huge difference! The dust went from being an every day issue to me only having to dust about once a week now! Very happy with the service, the professionalism and the outcome! I highly recommend this company! And getting your air ducts cleaned!

Sheryl Novack
May 16, 2023

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Review from Google

Gator clean came out to clean our dryer duct/vent and did a great job. If we need further services we would use them again. This is a family owned and operated business. Thanks ladies! ????

Raies Mir
May 15, 2023

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Great team and quality work

Ian Ganci
April 25, 2023

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Gator Clean

Gator Clean is a residential and commercial carpet and tile cleaning company, serving Lake, Sumter, Marion and surrounding counties.

(352) 508-4556

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