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
One of the top 3 trends in the carpet care industry today is training. New cleaning techniques, environmental regulations, face fiber compositions and developments in manufacturing almost command the need for staying educated. Certifying bodies and organizations dedicated to improving the cleaning industry are a great way for carpet cleaners and building maintenance professionals to … Read more
Spring is known throughout history and in most cultures as a time for purification, renewal and rejuvenation. Aside from all the religious and pagan rituals citing spring as a time for purification, health should be a main reason for having your carpet and upholstery professionally cleaned. After being cooped up with winters accumulating soil and … Read more
When researching his or her subjects a good journalist considers who, what, when, where and why. These are just a few questions you should be asking yourself when considering new carpet for your home. Make a list of your habits, hobbies and other particulars that will help guide some of the decisions your sales rep … Read more
In the harsh winter months facility managers are faced with the extra task of dealing with icy walkways and the interior mess caused by ice melting products. Homeowners too struggle with many of the same dilemmas. Ignoring the slick surfaces can lead to legal action and injury. Dealing with the ice can potentially cause damage … Read more
A recent pet emergency at my home this past holiday week reminded me that pet accidents can involve more than just odors and the usual urine and fecal carpet stain related problems. Our 10 year old Black Lab, Princess Cleopatra, had a terrible medical issue and the mess in my home required a thorough deep … Read more
Whether you are preparing for holiday guests or cleaning up after them, you can eliminate permanent carpet damage and or a costly bill from your local carpet cleaner by being prepared and tending to those little accidents promptly. With the Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s holidays quickly approaching, it seems that with each passing year, … Read more
When your pet has an accident on the carpet or someone has a spill it can be stressful enough, but choosing a “professional carpet cleaner” that best fits your needs can be more taxing. There are a few factors that should be considered when making your final decision. Having cleaned carpets in the Mountaintop PA, … Read more
There’s more to vacuuming your carpet than turning on the power switch and making a few simple passes. Performing a regular inspection of your vacuum’s belts, filters, brush roller and bag or canister is very important part of proper carpet cleaning procedures. All components of a vacuum cleaner must work in harmony in order to … Read more