AB24 Carpet Rake, 18-Inch Head, 54-Inch Handle, Blue

There are all kinds of different carpet rakes out there. Some look like yard rakes, others try more of a squeegee approach to pulling up pet hair so it can easily be vacuumed. However, this product with its dual row of firm plastic bristles is what we bought based on what we saw our carpet installers as well as carpet cleaners use. Not only does it leave that neat, combed appearance, you literally see the rake pulling pet hair up where it had matted deep in the pile. Excellent product and really adds to the "presentation" of the home.

Grandi Groom engineered an excellent maintenance tool. Its design, materials, and finish are all first class. It arrived in perfect condition in a secure box, and was easily assembled.This rake seemed a reasonable investment since my carpets were just professionally re-cleaned after three years. That company raked before and after their cleaning process. What a difference...Now that I have a quality rake, I understand its importance. Pre-cleaning, it lifts the carpet's synthetic short pile allowing the vacuum to get at all the loosened dirt. Between professional cleanings, it rejuvenates the fibers so they don't look anything like their age [22 years in my case].I think this small maintenance investment, and scheduled pro cleaning, will add many years to the life of my aged carpeting.

The rake works very well but, I must warn you, it was quite a workout for this 67 year old woman. Holy moley! Thank goodness I don't have a lot of carpets to do. The first photo I took after just a few swipes across my rug and left an area to show what it looked like before I started. The pile had already been lifted a bit before I started because I vacuumed it yesterday, however.The second photo is after a complete raking in various directions and then vacuuming. I don't think this rug had "track marks" when it was new but it was 2 years ago so maybe it did and I just don't remember it but I'm still impressed. It sure beats doing it on my hands and knees with a stiff brush which has been my usual method over the years. A complete intense raking of this 5x9 rug took less than 5 minutes.The reason I gave it 4 stars is because it's difficult to tighten the bolts that connect the rake head to the handle because the screws that hold the head in place keep spinning around when trying to tighten the nuts on the back. If they were slotted or Philips head screws so you'd have something to hold them still while tightening the nuts it would be much better.The photo of the rake head shows those smooth topped screws. The rake head is as tightly attached as I can get it to be and it still slides around; I am completely unable to tighten the bolts down well enough to keep the head of the rake solidly stable on the handle while raking. Looks like a trip to Home Depot or Lowes for some type of replacement screw is in order. For the price paid for this rake, I shouldn't have to do that.

When I bought my house the seller installed new but very cheap carpet. It's the type of carpet that can be cut at Home Depot on giant rolls in the back of the store. It's medium cut pile that goes flat quickly after vacuuming and mats easily. I take very good care of it but despite my best efforts, it just looked terrible.About a year ago, I somehow stumbled upon this awesome tool. I had never heard of a carpet rake but I wish I would have known about one years ago! I quickly ordered one and did some research on the manufacturer and their products. I was surprised to find out that this is the same identical tool used by carpet cleaning companies. They use it to un-mat before shampooing and to agitate cleaning solutions deep into the fibers. Finally they lift the carpet after cleaning to aid in drying and for a neat professional clean appearance.The rake came in a long slender box and is very easy to assemble. Remove the two nuts attached to the head, attach the handle, screw the nuts on and tighten with a crescent wrench. Go here for assembly instructions: http://groomindustries.com/images/Grand_Groom_Carpet_Rake_Assembly_Instructions.pdfIt's just as easy to use; apply light to medium pressure and pull against the nap to lift the fibers. I usually rake an area a few times in different directions and this does a great job in bringing life back to the carpet. I find it especially useful for hallways and areas that limits the direction your able to vacuum. I use the rake to to lift the nap from side to side like in a hallway that you cannot do with your vacuum. I also use it when I shampoo in the same way the professionals do and naturally it does a great job!I would like to note that this is a carpet "rake" and is designed for medium to high pile carpet. The flexible but sturdy tines will not fray when used with this type. If you have a shorter pile such as berber, you do not want to use a carpet rake. For this type you want the Grandi Groom Carpet Brush which is also available on Amazon.Made in the USA - Groom Industries could manufacture this rake overseas like so many other companies do and make substantially more profit but chooses not to. I'm always glad to see "Made in the USA" and when a company puts people over profits, I feel the need to mention it.Bottom Line - I highly recommend this to anyone looking to get the most from their carpet and to keep it looking it's best. I'm really surprised they don't sell these alongside vacuums and carpet cleaners. Personally I feel this is a must have and essential tool for those who appreciate great looking carpet!