Create A Vacuum Schedule

Posted on April 19, 2013 by

Excerpt from “EASY CARPET CLEANING TIPS AND TRICKS FROM THE EXPERTS” by The Carpet & Rug Institute.

Have you ever wondered if vacuuming really makes a difference? Removing soil when it’s on the surface, before it gets tramped down, is the first and most important step in carpet maintenance. Use slow, repetitive motions that overlap (about four swipes), ensuring you get right up to the edges where dust, pollen and pet dander like to accumulate.

How often do you need to vacuum? That answer may surprise you. Generally once a week with a CRI-certified vacuum is a good place to start, but depending on how frequently the area is used, you’ll likely want to do it more often. For example, high-traffic or pet areas should be vacuumed daily, medium-traffic areas require about twice a week and light-traffic areas can be done once a week. Just as you wouldn’t wear a shirt over and over again without washing it, you don’t want to go too long between vacuuming your carpets.

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October Coupon!

Posted on September 29, 2012 by

October is a great time to get your air ducts cleaned! Allergies are already driving you crazy and the extra dust in the house isn’t helping. Plus, before too long, we’ll have to close the house up and turn on the heat!

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You must present this coupon (printed or on your phone) to get the discount. Offer expires October 31, 2012. Be sure to tell a friend too! Referrals earn you an extra 15% (just be sure they let us know who you are!).

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Know the Questions to Ask… And our Answers!

Posted on August 3, 2012 by

An article on Kudzu.com suggests asking the following questions when hiring someone to clean your carpets. We’ll go ahead and tell you our answers!

Make sure when you are researching companies you are considering that you inquire about the following items:

  • Do they offer free estimates?  Of course! While we never mind coming out to do an estimate, our flat rate pricing makes it quite easy to figure out who much your total will be. Just check out our carpet cleaning page for exact amounts or call us at (615) 941-1388 and we’ll walk you through it.
  • Do they offer up-front pricing?  Our technician will write up your estimate and have you sign it before work begins.
  • Are there any hidden costs?  Our flat rate pricing takes into account all the routine work that needs to be done. Should the technician have other recommendations for you, those will be discussed before work begins.
  • Do they offer a guarantee for their work?  Absolutely! If you are not pleased with the work that has been done, we’re just a phone call away.
  • What is the entire range of products and services they offer?  Check out our list of services here!
  • Do they have a reputation for friendly customer service?  Check out our reviews here!

Of course if you have any more questions, please feel free to call and ask us at (615) 941-1388. We’d love to talk to you!

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How to Care for Your Carpet

Posted on July 20, 2012 by

Article from www.cleanwiki.com

When it comes to maintaining your carpet, one of the most critical areas of focus is the traffic areas. If ground-in soil is not removed on a regular basis, the traffic areas will wear excessively. The dirt is extremely abrasive against the fibers of the carpet as you walk back and forth on it. The second area of focus, of course, is spot removal. You must react to “danger” spots immediately. Red wine, colored beverages, urine, blood, etc. can cause a permanent stain if not treated immediately. Listed below are the steps that you must take to properly maintain your carpeting.

Warranty
Copies of specific warranties on your carpet purchase may be available from your carpet retailer. Stain resist warranties can vary from 5 to 20 years. MOST TEXTURE RETENTION AND STAIN RESIST WARRANTIES REQUIRE REGULAR PERIODIC PROFESSIONAL HOT WATER EXTRACTION CARPET CLEANING AND IMMEDIATE SPOT REMOVAL.

Vacuuming
Vacuum your carpet often. Once or twice a week at least. Vacuuming removes the sharp soil that can cut and slice the fiber causing premature wear. Much of this soil is not visible to the eye. Vacuum before the carpet looks soiled. Remove any loose particles such as loose food, leaves, pieces of crayon, bugs, etc. as these items can cause a spot on the carpet. Adjust the brush to penetrate 1/8” to ¼” into the carpet pile. Change filter bags when they reach 2/3 full.

Professional Cleaning
As a general rule, professional cleaning by a professional, certified firm should take place about once per year. For extremely heavy traffic areas, cleaning may be required more often. Proper professional cleaning will not leave a sticky residue behind and can be done as often as needed. MOST STAIN RESIST AND TEXTURE RETENTION WARRANTIES REQUIRE PROFESSIONAL CLEANING EVERY 12-24 MONTHS. Professional cleaning removes the damaging soil from the traffic areas that vacuuming has not been able to remove. WARNING: UNINFORMED CARPET CLEANERS MAY VOID THE WARRANTY. BE VERY SELECTIVE WITH WHICH COMPANY YOU HIRE.

Spot Removal and Interim Cleaning
Immediate spot removal is key to a clean carpet. Great care must be taken in how spot cleaning is performed. When a carpet is new, or has sufficient protector on it, plain tap water will remove many spots. However for those spots that will not move easily with water, you must use a spot cleaner. Select a spot cleaner that is recommended by the carpet manufacturer or your trained, certified professional cleaner. An ideal solution is Bridgepoint HomePro Spotter. Most spot removers that are purchased over the counter leave too much soap residue and can cause yellowing. Avoid using foam carpet cleaners or any product that is not made specifically for carpet.

Apply spot cleaner sparingly to white terry cloth and gently massage spot causing it to transfer into the cloth. Never pour spot cleaner directly on carpet. If the product that you are using seems to cause the spot to re-soil over time, discontinue use. For any spot that you are not able to remove, or for pet urine or feces, call your professional cleaner immediately.

Carpet Protector
Residential carpets are treated with stain resist properties and soil resisting agents. With time and use, some of the protector wears off. At that point you should consider have a professional carpet cleaner re-apply the carpet protector treatment after professional cleaning. This solution will protect against liquid spills, resist oily, liquid, or dry soil, and make your vacuuming more efficient. Spots will be easier to remove.

 

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Benefits of Carpeting in Your Home/Business

Posted on July 13, 2012 by

Article from www.cleanwiki.com

Carpet is an intelligent floor covering choice for your home or business. Carpet plays a very important, positive role to the total indoor environment.

  1. Appearance- Carpet makes a room look better and it adds to the décor. Using color, patterns, and pile heights, you can create just the image you want for your home or business.  Carpet fits into an indoor environment without having to dominate it.
  1. Style – Color and appearance are part of how a décor is “fulfilled,” but carpet also can make a statement deeper than appearance.  It can match a style.  Through different fibers, different denier, different face weights, different pile heights, carpet truly can make a statement about a home or business.  It allows individual or corporate expression.
  2. Insulation – Carpet can help save energy. It is an important contributor to the insulation of the indoor environment.  Ever gotten up in the morning and had to walk with your bare feet on a cold, hard floor?  Carpet really does help keep the warm in, but just as importantly creates a psychological impression that the room is warm.
  3. “Feel” – Have you ever tried to “curl up” in front of the fireplace on a hard surface floor?  Carpet feels so good. It’s soft, it’s easier on the feet, and it provides a “softer feel” to the whole indoor environment.
  1. Acoustics – Carpet eliminates the echo chamber effect. It collects and dampens noise. It absorbs sound and creates a quiet, more controlled, peaceful atmosphere.
  1. Safety – Everyone reading this article has at one time or another slipped on a hard surface floor.  Try to slip on a carpet. It’s hard to do.  Carpet provides a safety barrier that just can’t be ignored, especially in a commercial environment.  Besides, if someone does trip and fall, a carpet is a lot softer place to land than a hard floor.
  1. Professional Image – Carpet makes a statement about a home or company’s image. It provides a formal, warm contribution to the indoor environment.
  1. “Concealability” – Carpet is made to hide and conceal dirt, soil, and other spilled and tracked materials better than other floor covering alternatives. The construction of carpet fiber allows it to conceal soil and spills. Other floor covering alternatives require immediate maintenance when soil is tracked or liquid is spilled.
  1. Ease of Maintenance – One of the most frustrating things a carpet cleaner hears is from people who think carpet is more expensive to maintain than hard surface floors.  Anyone who has ever been responsible for the professional upkeep of a tile, stone or hardwood floor knows that is not the case.  Equipment, cleaning agents, systems and training are available that make a carpet easy to maintain in all types of indoor environments. Add to the fact that carpet cleaning can be both by interim maintenance “appearance” methods for the short run (such as low moisture encapsulation cleaning) as well as restorative methods for appearance, wearability, and health, in the longer run (truck mounted hot water extraction cleaning).  Carpet can be maintained at an excellent appearance and health level.
  1. Collection And Filtration Center – Carpet acts as a filter in the indoor environment. It filters airborne soiling and pollutants from the airspace.  That is a major advantage of carpeting.  No other home or business furnishing does a better job of collecting and filtering soil and pollutants whereby they can be properly and completely removed and taken away by periodic professional hot water extraction cleaning.  Carpet prevents the migration of pollutants and bio-contaminants throughout the indoor environment.  Hard surface floors do not capture pollutants and contaminants. Carpet is a positive indoor filter and collection center.  When properly maintained by professional hot water extraction cleaning, it contributes to a healthier indoor environment.
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New Phone Number

Posted on May 21, 2012 by

In order to address some issues with call clarity and voicemail outages, we’ve gone back to an old fashioned land line! Our new number is (615) 941-1388! Please be sure to update your contact information for us. We look forward to hearing from you soon!

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Carpet Cleaning: Before & After

Posted on July 15, 2011 by

Here’s a picture we took at a recent job.  The top half is before cleaning, the bottom  half a section that had been cleaned. In most cases, it is worth trying to clean your carpets before giving up and having them replaced.

Call us at (615) 280-0232 to schedule your appointment!

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