When Quality Matters

Checkmate Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning is for those who insist on the best. At Checkmate, we want to make sure you receive the best service experience possible. True customer service and satisfaction is our number one priority. We refuse to settle for less and you’ll see it in the quality of our work.

Quality is never an accident; it is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, intelligent direction and skillful execution; it represents the wise choice of many alternatives.

-William A. Foster

Our Quality Services Include:

Professional Carpet Cleaning

The process we use to clean your Portland OR or Vancouver WA home is truck-mounted hot water extraction, which is what’s recommended by carpet manufacturers. This sanitizing process resets the memory in your carpet fiber and will restore it to a like-new condition with regular maintenance. Our equipment is the highest quality and most expensive in the industry. It peels off the pollutants in your carpet at 230 degrees (boiling is 212), without leaving any sticky residue that may quickly attract soiling. Only a small percentage of other companies use this type of super-heated process and we’re proud to be an industry leader in this area.

Expert Upholstery Cleaning

Before cleaning any of your upholstered fabrics, we always carefully identify each fabric type through positive testing to determine which cleaning method will provide the best cleaning results to you and still be safe.

While most fabrics we encounter can be aggressively cleaned safely, occasionally a fabric must be treated more delicately. Delicate cleaning methods include reduced cleaning pH, lower heat settings, and they help minimize risk of damage to the fabric such as shrinking and browning. Delicate cleaning is priced by the linear foot, as measured from the front of the piece and can be calculated by your trained and certified technician.

No matter what type of fabric you have, your trained and certified Checkmate Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning technician will inform you of the test results and submit and exact, written quote for your approval before any work is done.

Carpet Protector & Upholstery Protector

We highly recommend the application of carpet protector and upholstery protector by a certified professional after each professional cleaning service. Even for those carpets with built-in soil and stain protection. According to the manufacturer, by your carpets second year, it will loose 30% of its stain resistance and it should be reapplied every 12 to 24 months. What is protector? It is an invisible coating which re-seals your carpet and upholstery fibers and provides a high resistance to oil and water based stains like wine or oily spots. Having protector will enable you to remove stains that would otherwise become permanent, it will prolong the beauty and life of your carpets and upholstery, and it will make better cleaning results possible at your next cleaning. Treating your investments with protector means fewer worries, less work and the satisfaction of brighter, cleaner, newer-looking carpet and upholstery.

For added protection and increased peace of mind, Checkmate Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning uses a protector that is CFC and solvent-free. It leaves no unpleasant odor and is completely safe for your family and your pets.

Carpet Repairs

When in doubt – send us out! Checkmate Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning is not only specialized in high quality carpet and upholstery cleaning - we are also trained and certified in carpet repairs and restorations. Over the years we have corrected and restored many unique carpet situations. If your carpet is in need of some TLC in the Portland Oregon and Vancouver Washington area, call on us and we’ll send a trained technician to provide you with a free written quote. Below is a list of some carpet repairs services we provide.

Cigarette Burns
Bleach Spots
Iron Burns
Fireplace Burns
Pulled Rows in Berber
Pad Replacement for Stubborn Stains
Pad Replacement for Pet Damage
Bonded Inserts (patches) for any Permanent Stains
Flood Service and Water Damage Restoration

Carpet Re-Stretching

Did you recently get new tile or other hard floors installed and need your carpet re-attached back to where it meets with the hard surface? Do you have ripples and waves throughout a room? Is your carpet pulling away from the wall? If you answered yes to any of these questions – then we can help. Our trained and certified technicians are experts in carpet repairs include carpet re-stretching. We invest in the best tools to provide you with the best repair services.

Pet Odor Treatment

At Checkmate Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning we are odor removal specialists. Unlike other cleaners, we won’t temporarily mask odors by spraying a perfume in the air. We restore a healthy, odor free environment by removing the odor causing bacteria from your home. We have different levels of pet odor treatment depending on your specific situation. The amount of urine contamination and your goals for removal will determine the method that best fits your needs.

Checkmate can guarantee the removal of pet odors by treating all contaminated surfaces. This includes treating the carpet fibers, carpet backing, replacing padding and treating the underlying floor when necessary. We first pinpoint the areas of contamination and depending on the severity of the contamination, treatment may include disengagement of the carpet, and pad and tack strip replacement. All contaminated surfaces will be cleaned and treated with odor and bacteria destroying solutions. This method is recommended when guaranteed odor removal is desired and when heavy urine contamination exists.

Leather Cleaning

To extend and protect the beauty and life of your leather upholstery we recommend having it cleaned annually by one of our trained professionals. At Checkmate Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning, our specialized leather cleaning process not only deep cleans your leather but it also provides the much needed deep conditioning treatment that your upholstery requires – which keeps your leather looking newer, longer. Call our office today to experience the feeling of freshly cleaned and conditioned leather upholstery.

Air Filtration Soil (Black Lines)

Filtration soil is dark lines that can appear along walls, in doorways or in streaks on the floor. This type of soiling comes from air that passes through the carpet. When the natural airflow in a structure is polluted with fine, oily soils, the carpet filters this soil anywhere that there is a narrow opening for the air to pass through. This buildup requires extensive preconditioning, agitation, and dwell time to remove and in some cases may be permanent. Due to our education, equipment and processes we can successfully remove filtration soiling 95% of the time. We put a great deal of time and effort into this process and are proud to be one of the only companies in the area to have success in this treatment.

In the future, to help prevent filtration soiling from returning, vacuum the edges of the carpeting on a regular basis, then wipe with a damp, white terry towel. Be careful around the tackstrip under the edge of the carpeting, you could nick your finger.

Oriental Rug cleaning

We at Checkmate Carpet Cleaning are your rug cleaning specialists. Whether your area rugs are light or dark, woven or shag, synthetic or wool, big or small – Checkmate is trained to clean it all. We’ve cleaned rugs from all around the world and of all price ranges. Best of all, we provide this service all in the convenience of your home. No need to load up your vehicle with large, dirty rugs. We come to your home, provide a 10-step process for each area rug cleaned and make sure that you receive the best possible cleaning results. Why trust your fine investments to just anyone. With Checkmate Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning you’ll know you’re getting quality work.

Mattress Cleaning

How old is your mattress? If your mattress is over a couple years old and hasn’t been cleaned you ’re probably sleeping with millions of microscopic dust mites. Dust mites are indoor insects that feed off the skin cells we shed. Because we spend one third of our life in bed and a good deal of other time dressing and preparing for the day, the bedroom becomes an ideal breeding ground for dust mites. Want to learn more? Watch this eye-opening 3 minute video from CNN-

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1X4f-g7wNI&feature=youtube_gdata

We highly recommend annual cleaning for the mattresses in your home. At Checkmate Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning we are trained and certified experts in mattress cleaning.

Auto/RV Cleaning

Do you travel frequently with pets and kids? Does your car, truck, van or SUV interior have unpleasant odors or unsightly stains? No matter what your situation, Checkmate Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning can help. We are experts in in auto cleaning, including RVs.

Your vehicle is a big investment that requires proper care and maintenance. Part of taking care includes the cleaning of interior surfaces – such as the upholstery and carpets. We can clean your autos carpet and upholstery (leather or fabric). Our auto cleaning process is thorough, professional and complete and it will leave your car looking and smelling completely refreshed. Ask your technician to provide you with a free written quote for your auto cleaning today.

Power Vac for Carpet, Upholstery, Mattresses, Autos and RVs

Don’t need a hot water cleaning service yet? Ask your technician for our high-powered commercial power vacuuming service. You can schedule us to power vac your carpets, area rugs, sofa, love seat, chairs, mattresses, automobiles and more! Call our office today to book your power vac service.

And More

As you can see – at Checkmate, we are NOT carpet cleaners…we are your home environment specialists and we’re at your service!

If you’re ready to experience the Checkmate carpet cleaning difference – call or book online today! We’re ready to service homes in the Portland Oregon metro area. (503) 317-6413