Why Cleaning Carpets, Rugs and Furniture in the Springtime is the Healthy Choice

Did you know that your IAQ(indoor air quality) can be upwards of 5 times more toxic than outside air?   Windows and doors are usually kept closed up and so things like dust mites, dander, hair spray, perfumes, pest control products, cooking fumes and other airborne substances are more prone to be trapped inside of a … Read more

Easy Tips for Asthma and Allergy Friendly Carpet Cleaning

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

The 3 Ways to Control Reoccurring Pet Odors in Carpet

Does your home experience a reoccurring pet smell that seems to come and go with the changes in the weather?   No matter what you try the foul and embarrassing scent returns.   Humidity may be a factor and with summer coming soon it will only get worse.   Odors that seem to come and go, or change … Read more

Why Carpet Cleaning needs to be part of Spring Cleaning Routine

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

5 Important Questions to ask when Purchasing Carpet for your Home

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

Pardon the Interruption while we pause for Station Identification

You might be wondering what a “professional carpet cleaning company” and TV and radio stations both have in common?   Aside from Broadloom and Broadcasting each containing a common word, both know there is a proper time and place to take a short pause for letting your audience know just who you are.   To the customer … Read more

Pet Accidents on Carpet include more than just Cleaning Urine, Feces and Vomit

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

5 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner

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

A Properly Maintained Vacuum is an Essential part of Carpet Cleaning

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

Fleas – How to Safely and Effectively Remove them from your Home and Carpet

Before calling an exterminator and paying extreme bills, there are some simple yet effective ways to remove fleas from your pets, home and carpet.   It is important to note that while chemical use and “Green Cleaning” may be a concern, “Natural” remedies can be HAZARDOUS to your pets or small children too.   Whatever methods you … Read more