Carpets By Otto

Welcome!

Carpets by Otto has been serving the Northwest Ohio area since 1969, and you don't get this far in any business without doing things right!  We know that if you choose Carpets by Otto you will be glad you did and will tell your friends and neighbors about us.  That's how we've grown from a tiny mom & pop operation into one of the largest flooring companies in the area!

• Huge selection!
• Knowledgable and friendly sales reps!
• Three area locations!
• Locally owned & operated!
• Guaranteed pricing! 

Take a look around the site and feel free to call us, send an e-mail or leave a comment here if you have any questions or suggestions.

Summer Of Stainmaster Savings Event!

The heat is on and the deals are sizzling at Carpets by Otto's "Summer Of Stainmaster Savings Event"!

• 15% OFF all our Stainmaster brand carpets!
• FREE upgrade to Stainmaster brand carpet cushion!*
• FREE 12 month no payment financing!**

Stainmaster carpets feature patented technology that stays up to 30% cleaner and lasts up to 50% longer than other carpets! That's the Stainmaster Difference.

So don't wait, stop by our Levis Commons Design Center or Landmark Showroom, or e-mail us for a FREE ESTIMATE!

*Stainmaster brand cushion at the regular price of our standard 8 lb. rebond cushion. **With approved credit.

Ask Otto's: Do Your Stores Charge Different Prices?

Wayne from Toledo writes:

We are looking for new carpet, and I see all three of your stores have carpet.  Which store should we go to?  Do they all charge different prices?  We were thinking your Levis Commons store might have higher prices on carpet than the store in Toledo.

I'm glad you contacted us Steve.  We do not charge differently at our three area locations, all stores operate off the same exact pricing.  If you look at some flooring at our Levis Commons Design Center and you saw the same floor later at our Liquidation Outlet in Holland or Landmark Showroom in Toledo, they would be priced identically.  The same goes for the labor rates, cushion and everything else.  What differs at each location is the selection.

Levis Commons Design Center	Landmark Showroom & Stainmaster Gallery	Liquidation Outlet / Offices
DESCRIPTION: The place for cutting edge flooing design.  Huge selection of tile.  Area rug gallery.  State of the art shopping environment.  Northwest Ohio's only Shaw Design Center.	DESCRIPTION: A South Toledo landmark for over twenty years.  Huge selection of Stainmaster, the biggest name in carpet.  Huge selection of resilient sheet vinyl.	DESCRIPTION: Hundreds of remnants plus rolls of in stock carpets, sheet vinyl, laminate and more.  Take it with you or have it installed.  Bargains galore.
PRODUCTS: Carpet Tile Stone Hardwood Laminate Resilient Area Rugs     MARKETS: Residential Commercial	PRODUCTS: Carpet Tile Hardwood Laminate Resilient             MARKETS: Residential Commercial	PRODUCTS: Carpet Laminate Resilient                     MARKETS: Residential Rental / Multi-Family D.I.Y.

So Wayne feel free to stop by whatever store is closest to your home, or has the selection you are looking for, or stop by all three!

Levis Commons Design Center Video Tour

Ask Otto's: What's The Best Way To Clean My Carpet?

Gretchen from Toledo writes:

What is the best way to keep my carpet clean?  I hear about steam cleaning, dry cleaning, cleaning powders, do-it-yourself at home steam machines and I just don't know what to do.  I need some good advice here.

The best type of cleaning for you will depend on what type of carpet you have.  If you are not certain contact the retailer or manufacturer before proceeding.

Nylon, Polyester & Polypropylene
These are the most common fibers used in carpeting today, and almost without exception the manufacturers recommend (and in some cases require for warranty coverage) annual professional steam extraction to help maintain your carpet.  While some other methods such as dry cleaning are gentler, they are generally not as effective in removing the deep down dirt that really shortens the life of your carpet. 

Do-it-yourself steam cleaning is absolutely not recommended.  This may suffice for spot removal, but it cannot replace the high temperature, high suction that a professional truck-mounted machine can provide.  DIY carpet cleaners also usually leave too much soap residue on the carpet, which makes the carpet sticky and causes it to re-soil much quicker.  Many people see this and mistakenly think their carpet's stain resistance has been removed by the cleaning process.

Wool
Wool is used most often in very high end or specialty carpets.  Wool carpet should never be steam cleaned, only dry cleaned.  Steam can cause the wool carpet to wrinkle or even shrink away from the walls!

It's also a good idea to contact your retailer for a referral to a quality carpet cleaner.  The companies that advertise the most, or offer the lowest price aren't necessarily the best deal, and sometimes the smaller companies do a more thorough job and help your carpet stay cleaner longer.  We have even seen a local cleaner get spots out of carpet that had already been "cleaned" twice by a national name brand company.

Bidding For Briahna

Briahna Schweer is the adorable young neice of one of our Carpets by Otto team members and she was recently diagnosed with a rare, potentially life threatening tumor in her chest attached to her heart, right lung, arteries, and diaphragm.  Soon she will travel to the Cleveland Clinic to have surgery.  You can find out more about Briahna's story at this website. 

Briahna's parents, already bearing a heavy burden from the auto industry layoffs, will now have to find money for medical bills, travel expenses, and lost wages related to her care.  In order to lighten their load, and allow them to focus on caring for their daughter, Briahna's extended family is organizing a fundraising event called Bidding For Briahna.  

Bidding For Briahna
February 7th, 2009
7:00pm to 12:00 am
Sommerset Hall
2458 Tremainsville Rd.
Toledo, Ohio 43613 

FEATURES: DJ/karaoke, food & drinks, live and silent auctions, bake sale, and 50/50 raffle.

Carpets by Otto has donated gift certificates and an area rug to the silent auction and we encourage anyone who can attend or donate to do so.  Cash conations are also being accepted at all area 5/3 Bank locations.

We wish Briahna and her family all the best!

Product Spotlight: Kraus Green Choice

Kraus Flooring introduces a new carpet collection called GREENChoice, designed to promote a beautiful environment, both inside and out.

Recycled Content Backing
GREENChoice carpets are made with 10% post-consumer recycled content in the backing, diverting waste materials from our nation's landfills.

Recycled Nylon Fiber
Selected GREENChoice carpets contain 10% recycled nylon fiber.  This diverts even more material from the landfill and conserves energy, thereby reducing the overall environmental footprint of your new carpet purchase.

Recyclable
Any GREENChoice carpet can be recycled at one of Kraus's eight collection centers across North America.  The carpet industry's reclamation network is growing rapidly, and by the time you need to replace a GREENChoice carpet this service should be available in most any metropolitan area.

Cleaner & Fresher
GREENChoice carpets are certified to the Carpet & Rug Institute's highest Indoor Air Quality rating.  These products feature BioFresh anti-microbial protection, which protects against the growth of bacterial mold and mildew contributing to a cleaner, fresher, indoor environment.

Stop by Carpets by Otto's Landmark Showroom today, and see the new GREENChoice collection from Kraus!

40th Anniversary SALEabration!

2009 marks Carpets by Otto's 40th anniversary, but instead of just having a celebration we decided to have a SALEabration!  Help us celebrate our 40 years of serving the Toledo area and help yourself to these money saving offers:

• 20% OFF CARPET!
• 10% OFF VINYL / RESILIENT!
• 15% OFF LAMINATE!
• 15% OFF HARDWOOD!
• 15% OFF TILE & STONE!
• 15% OFF AREA & RUGS!

Visit one of our three area locations, or contact us online to schedule your free in-home consultation. 

SALE ENDS JANUARY 31st!

*Sale pricing excludes installation, cushion and other products and services.  Sale prices cannot be combined with other sale pricing, discounts or closeout markdowns.

Carpets By Otto Supports Student Athletes

Carpets by Otto is a proud sponsor of BCSN and their mission to support and showcase local student athletes. 

BCSN is dedicated to creating a vibrant local sports broadcast presence in the area. A locally produced sports network with a full focus on our community. In short, it's sports played by local athletes, covered by local students, and enjoyed by local sports lovers.

Students loved be be recognized for all their achievements and hard work, and we're sure their family members love the opportunity to see these once in a lifetime moments captured on TV.  BCSN is truly a great addition to our community and "your local flooring store" Carpets by Otto is glad to support it.

Be sure to pick up your free 2009 BCSN calendar at any Carpets by Otto location while supplies last!