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
Spring time offers a perfect opportunity for performing a few basic tasks that will definitely help preserve and extend the life of your most prized Oriental and fine area rugs. Aside from already being in that “spring cleaning” mode, the humidity is low, temperatures are a little warmer and the large amount of winter slop … Read more
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
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
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
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
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
There are many reasons for having carpet and upholstery cleaned but the transition from summer to fall brings several factors into consideration. As in most areas of Pennsylvania, students in the Hazleton and Berwick Area School Districts will be returning to school this week. While recently cleaning carpets at the 9th Grade Center of the … Read more