The Party is over, a new year has begun. Some have made new year resolutions to clean up the mess we have made in our lives. For others it’s time to just clean up the physical mess we have made in our little part of the world. Simple things like vacuuming our carpets can make … Read more
The time to turn back the clocks is here. Quicker than you think it will be time to put a delicious Thanksgiving turkey on the table. Christmas is on its way too and all this means one thing; family and friends scrutinizing the cleanliness of your home. Here are a few reasons why you should … Read more
With winter weather quickly approaching time is a valuable commodity right now. While making considerations for your winterization budget, many big ticket items in your home are often overlooked. The largest item would be the health of you and your family. A few simple adjustments, preventative measures and small “DIY” repairs can promote healthy living … Read more
If you experience the same destructive forces during the winter season that many of my customers experience then you are not alone. You know that ugly, unsightly and just downright disgusting patch of dingy and worn out carpet at about a 3 feet perimeter around the front entry door destroyed by winter’s mess. You tried … Read more
The unsightly black lines around the edges of your carpet, especially near heat vents, doorways and walls, are called filtration lines. The cause is fairly simple yet scientific. It’s removing these spots that can be difficult. I’m not aware of any “DIY” remedies that exist. Air passes through and over the carpet and upholstery in your … Read more
It doesn’t have to be a holiday for certain drinks and foods to cause permanent and unsightly stains in the most visible spot on your carpet. However you did have a Christmas party, somebody spilled red wine on your gorgeous white Saxony and now what? In most cases stains are absorbed over time so cleaning … Read more
As the Christmas, New Year and other celebrated holidays approach, many will find themselves preparing and eating ethnic and traditional foods and goodies. Decorating the house and wrapping packages will weave its way into our busy schedules too. But each of these activities has the potential to cause unforeseen specialty spots and stains on your … Read more
Recently while watching television, I noticed a new commercial for a national carpet cleaning company claiming to be the first asthma & allergy friendly™ certified carpet cleaner. Having an interest in the floor cleaning industry I decided to further review this newly discovered information. According to the certifying organization’s website http://aafa.org/ , “the asthma & … Read more
There are four factors to be considered when it comes to effective carpet cleaning. I use the word “effective” because cleaning carpet is not just soap and hot water. They only account for half of the equation. Cleaning solution strength Water temperature Dwell time Mechanical agitation The strength of water based carpet cleaning solutions is … Read more
As manufacturing techniques continue to develop and consumer tastes evolve, newer, non carpet floor covering concepts continue to appear. Laminate floors, which have their origins in Europe, continue to change the floor covering market here in America. The increase in popularity, darker colors, richer tones and endless design possibilities is raising many questions concerning how … Read more