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
Fuzzy looking balls that appear on the surface of fabric upholstery are a condition known as “pilling”. Pilling can happen to the most expensive fabric as well as the cheapest. Usually pilling cannot be cleaned away but may be the result of improper cleaning along with other factors. Have no fear though, there is a … Read more
Football season is in full swing and sometimes your little MVPs forget to take off their cleats before coming in the house. Mud is a soil best cleaned when dry. Prior to starting it’s always a good idea to consult you manufacturer’s warranty and test carpet spot cleaners in an inconspicuous area for color damage. … 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
To sum it up in two words; “very carefully”! It sounds like a cheap excuse for an answer but knowledgeable and professional carpet cleaning companies will agree, proceed very carefully. With the growing demand for natural materials and smart environmental choices, conventional carpet cleaning methods may not be the answer anymore. Materials used in the … Read more
With winter quickly approaching the Berwick PA, Mountaintop PA and surrounding areas, many residents will soon be turning off the water to garden hoses, removing window screens and taking in the patio furniture. But why should residential and commercial “Carpet Cleaning” be a vital part of your winterization checklist? Most winter preparation tasks are designed … Read more
The term “Velvet” refers to a smooth, woven tufted fabric which is traditionally made from Silk. Other fibers such as cotton, wool, rayon, polyester and nylon can also used. Constructed using special looms, the local carpet cleaner offering furniture and upholstery cleaning may not fully understand “how to clean Velvet Upholstery”. Always consult any tags … Read more
While working in Mountain Top, PA last week I was presented with a fabric upholstered ottoman which I determined to be a cotton blend. The customer’s son had broken a Halloween toy containing a red dye causing a 3 inch diameter red stain on the top of the stool. After inspecting the piece thoroughly, the … Read more