Carpet Cleaning Myth: Grocery store spotters are safe to use on your carpet. Fact: This can be disastrous and cause permanent discolorations to your carpet. Many “big name” spotters sold at grocery stores or pet stores cause permanent color loss that may not become evident until the time you have your carpet professionally cleaned. For this reason (and many others), it’s super important to do your homework before opting to purchase ANY carpet cleaning product. We want to save you the heartache of using an unsafe spotting product so we provide a complimentary home spotter when you book a carpet cleaning service with us.
Tips for Keeping Your Upholstery Looking Its Very Best With Pets in the Home
Tips for Keeping Your Upholstery Looking Its Very Best With Pets in the Home: 🐶🐱 1️⃣ Vacuum often! Even if you match your couch to your pup’s fur, it’s important to vacuum at least twice a week (more often when the pet is shedding). Pet hair has an odor and contains oil that attracts dirt so if you let it collect on your upholstery, your upholstery will look dirty and start to smell. You may want to consider investing in a vacuum that is efficient at removing pet hair or an attachment to your vacuum. 2️⃣ Bathe and groom your pet often. Regular baths remove loose hair before it ends up on the floor and your upholstery and trimmed nails prevent scratches in your upholstery or on your hard surfaces 📷. It’s easier to clean your pet than it is to clean your upholstery. 3️⃣ Choose stain resistant fabrics. Silk and velvet are not good choices for pet owners. 4️⃣ Don’t forget regular professional cleanings. Our cleaning experts can make your home look its very best! 🏡
How to Get the Most Value From Vacuuming
Regularly vacuuming your carpet is really important for the maintenance of your carpet and for the indoor air quality of your home, which affects your health. Asthma is one of the nation’s most chronic health conditions, affecting more than 26 million people in the US. Vacuuming is especially critical for these sufferers as it helps to reduce the number of irritating particles in the air. In order to get the most value from vacuuming it’s important to: 1️⃣ Choose a vacuum with a HEPA filter (want to make sure it’s a true HEPA, not just HEPA like or HEPA type), which are more efficient at trapping small particles in the air. 2️⃣ Vacuum over the same area as many as 8 times. 3️⃣ Change the bags when ½ full for optimum suction capacity (and definitely by the time it’s ⅔ full). 4️⃣ Vacuum often! The frequency can depend on your lifestyle but it’s typically recommended to vacuum at least once a week or twice a week if you live in a household with someone who suffers from asthma. 5️⃣ Keep up with regular professional carpet cleanings (every 6-18 months). When you’re ready for a professional cleaning, let us know. We are here to help! 💪
What You Should Know about Triexta Carpet
Smartstrand carpet (aka Triexta) is a fairly new addition to the carpet world. This type of carpet has built-in stain and soil protection thereby creating a more durable, family friendly carpet. It is luxuriously soft, yet very sturdy. One thing to note about this fiber type is that while it is resistant to natural spots and stains, it can attract oily soils so regular maintenance and proper fabric protection are key to getting the most life from your investment.
What you Should Know About Nylon Carpet
Nylon was the world's first completely synthetic (man-made) yarn. This versatile fiber is oil resistant and hides soils quite exceptionally. It is very resilient and performs well in high traffic areas, which makes it the most popular type of synthetic carpeting on the market today. One note of caution: Nylon can be susceptible to permanent staining. For this reason it's highly recommended to have fabric protector applied at the time of your professional carpet cleaning to extend the life of your carpeting.
What You Should Know About Polyester Carpet
Polyester is an economical synthetic fiber so it’s one of the most common carpet fibers available on the market. Though not as versatile as other fibers, polyester has some advantages such as being stain resistant and having a more vibrant coloring. It's softer than other synthetic fibers so it tends to get matted down easily, which is a common concern. For this reason it’s helpful to have a vacuum with a properly adjusted beater bar or invest in a carpet rake to keep your carpet looking plush. If it is time to get your polyester carpet cleaned, we are happy to help!
What You Should Know About Olefin Carpet
Olefin (or polypropylene) is a synthetic, lightweight fiber that is used to make carpet. This type of carpet is commonly used in commercial settings, outdoor carpeting, area rugs, and in rental properties. This fiber type is water resistant so it dries quickly when wet and does not attract mildew or mold like other types of carpet do but it makes it more vulnerable to "wicking" (when fine soils travel to the top of the carpet as it is drying after a carpet cleaning). One thing to note about it is that it has a very low melting point so it's not a good idea to drag furniture across it because that friction can create permanent scuff marks. If you need your olefin carpet cleaned, our expert technicians are happy to assist!
What you Should Know About Wool Carpeting
Why learn about carpet fibers? Simply put, knowing a little something about your carpet can help you to make educated choices with regards to how you care for your carpet. This series of posts will take you through the common carpet fibers, highlighting the advantages and also the disadvantages of each fiber type. If you don’t know what your carpet fiber is, don’t fret- most people don’t. We’ll be sure to highlight the most common types and next time you have your carpet professionally cleaned, be sure to ask your cleaning technician what it is for future reference!
