Carpet and Upholstery Protectors
By · CommentsFrom our February Newsletter:
The next time your carpet care professional visits your home, he/she may ask you if you want a protector like Scotchgard® or Teflon® applied after the cleaning is done.
Protectors are a terrific and inexpensive way to prevent costly damage to carpet or upholstery. Because of their unique chemistry, protectors act like a shield on carpet and upholstery fibers so most spills are repelled, giving you the chance to grab a towel and blot it up before it becomes a permanent stain. (Remember to always blot, never rub when cleaning up a spill!)
A protector won’t change the way your carpet feels, either – it will still be soft and fluffy. But you’ll know it’s there the moment you see a nasty spill hovering above the fibers instead of sinking down into them.
Your carpet care professional has the tools to easily apply a protector to your entire carpeting, or just the high traffic areas, such as hallways, dining rooms, or living rooms – anywhere that food spills and other stains are most frequent. Most upholstery can be protected, as well.
So the next time we have the opportunity to clean the carpet in your home, we hope you’ll also allow us to help protect it against future spills and stains. We care about the cleanliness of your home and are happy to offer this extra service to keep your carpet and upholstery looking beautiful!
Carpet Talk
By · CommentsThis is from our June 2010 Newsletter.
The best way to keep your carpets cleaner longer is to vacuum on a regular basis. Particles of dry soil get tracked in to your home on shoes, clothing and even gentle summer breezes through open windows. If not removed, they’ll settle deep into the pile of the carpet, actually damaging the fibers and making it look dull, dingy, and dirty!
To do all you can to keep your carpet fresh and looking new, keep these tips in mind:
1) Go the extra mile when shopping for a vacuum. Cheap vacuums don’t reach down deep into the carpet fibers, so a great deal of soil is left to accumulate deep down.
2) Use the correct vacuum tools to care for your floor covering. Combination beater/brush bars agitate carpet pile and loosen it for deep down dirt and debris removal.
3) Opt for a paper bag. Many vacuums today offer bagless technology, which is downright convenient when it comes to disposing the dirt you’ve trapped. However, paper bags that trap particles smaller than two microns in size tend to do a more efficient job. Don’t forget to replace bags when they’re between one-half to two-thirds full for maximum efficiency.
4) Get the height right. If your vacuum has an adjustable height mechanism, start at the highest setting then lower it until it just touches the pile. Your vacuum should slightly vibrate carpet. If the brush is set too low, you’ll wind up overworking the motor and possibly needing to purchase a replacement vacuum sooner than expected.
New Website Launch!
By · CommentsAnnouncing the launch of our new website. We are still providing the best carpet cleaning, tile cleaning and upholstery cleaning services in the greater Sacramento, CA area. With our improved online presence we will be bringing you the latest news regarding our services. We will also have special offers available only on our website. Be sure to check back often, and mention this website when contacting our office to receive a special discount on services!