The Importance of Carpet Cleaning

rfrancis — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 14:51:38 +0000

Carpets make your house feel warm and cozy. Though a lot of people choose wood or marble floors for their homes, there’s nothing like the soft feel of carpets under your feet and between your toes. Carpets are also more child-friendly as their softness absorbs more pressure than wooden or cement floors.

The beauty and comfort of carpets aren’t permanent. Over time and with much use, carpets can become dusty, stained with oil or mud, and also house bacteria, viruses, and dust mites. Carpet cleaning should be done on a regular basis, and should be done with cleaning machines that suit your needs and effectively clean your carpets.

Steam cleaners are the most popular cleaners on the market today. Using just water, boiled in the machine’s boiler tank to very high temperatures, steam cleaners effectively get rid of mud, dirt, oil stains, bacteria, fungi, and viruses that get stuck in your carpets. It’s a natural and efficient way to maintain the cleanliness of your home.

Carpet cleaning can also be done through dry cleaning. In dry cleaning, chemicals and cleaning solutions are spread evenly over the carpet, scrubbed and allowed to dry. Carpet dry cleaning is also in demand due to its less time-consuming nature.

The more traditional way to clean your carpet is by using a vacuum cleaner. Vacuum cleaners pump air and make partial vacuums to suck in dirt from your carpet, have it go through a filter then into the machine. Vacuum cleaners can be used to clean your carpets more frequently and regularly than other carpet cleaning machines.

Make sure to clean your carpets regularly. A dirty carpet can make your family vulnerable to sickness and poor health. But a clean, well-maintained carpet keeps the beauty, comfort and homey feel that carpets bring to your home.

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Dry Carpet Cleaning is it for You?

rfrancis — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 15:41:24 +0000

Has the thought of getting your carpet dry cleaned come to your minds? Now when I say dry carpet cleaning I am basically talking about the Host Dry carpet cleaning system. Many carpet cleaners who use steam cleaning will tell you absolutely not, do not even think twice about it.

Unlike many wet cleaning system the host system uses what is known as sponges to clean your carpet. The process is simple; the carpet is thoroughly vacuumed using a hepa filtered vacuum. Then the Host sponges which is a soft, natural and environmentally friendly product is sprinkled on your problem areas and on your carpet. The HOST sponges are moistened with water, detergent and a small amount of safe-to-use-solvent. It is then worked into the carpet fibers by the counter rotating heads of the Host Machine, then vacuumed back up.

At one point I would have agreed with most steam cleaning carpet cleaners, but as I did my research with an open mind I came to realize that each system has their pros and cons. I have taken IICRC courses on my way to pursuing a Master Textile Cleaner certification, so I know what most steam cleaners have been taught.

I was very close to going the steam cleaning route in deciding which method I wanted to pursue for my business. But after looking further into Dry Cleaning I decided the Host Cleaning System was the best bet for my clients.

Don’t take my word for it, here is a few pieces taken from a case study done by Pasco Shrader Elementary school in Florida. Pasco was running into the same situation most homeowners see when it comes to steam cleaning, wick backs or the return of spots, once the carpet has dried. Within a few weeks the carpets would look as bad or worse a week after cleaning. Because of the chemicals used during steam cleaning many individuals where having respiratory issues while the carpets where drying.

Here is what was done, the school setup a trial protocol to test five different cleaning methods to clean its 10 year old carpets. These different methods were:

1. High Flow water extraction

2. Portable wet extraction

3. Low Moisture encapsulation

4. Low Moisture dry extraction

5. Truckmount wet extraction.

The only objective of this study was to determine which carpet cleaning method would remove the most soil and re-soil the least while delivering the best looking carpet. The need to find a cleaning method that met “green cleaning” standards also came into play

Each company chosen had a chance to see their test sites and all agreed that all the areas were evenly soiled and no advantage was given to any cleaning method. The representatives from each company were given as much time as they needed to do a thorough cleaning. Some even went as far as to clean their areas 3-4 times.

After the initial cleaning only the low moisture (HOST) dry extraction area was dry. Air movies and the HVAC were left on overnight to help with the drying process. On the second day each area was vacuumed again. Student traffic was introduced on the sixth day, over the next four weeks each area was looked at and vacuumed daily.

What were conclusions of this study?

Each area re-soiled at different rates
1. The Low Moisture (HOST) dry extraction area after four weeks still looked the cleanest, with heavy student traffic.
2. Carpets were immediately available for use.
3. Limited time and resources were required.
  1. No water was required using the dry extraction method
  2. Extensive research showed that the dry extraction method had a great impact in the removal of allergens from the carpet.

If this study done by an outside party in an environment where the foot traffic is probably 100 times greater than the average home, what other questions are there.

Will I say that you should never steam clean your carpets, No, but make an informed decision on what is the best method for your home and the needs of your family. Each company will say that there system is better, I prefer to look at facts that stand behind the method I have chosen for my clients. If you choose to go with a Steam Cleaner ask them if there IICRC trained in Carpet Cleaning and how long it will take before you can use your carpet. If you would rather not take the chance of having your carpets soaked then look for a carpet cleaning company in your area that uses the Host Dry system.

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rfrancis — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 16:35:17 +0000

Are you interested in seeing the Host Dry Extraction system in your commercial setting. Call and schedule a free demo. We will be happy to show you the benefits of cleaning with the Host system. You will be happy that you know longer have to close that area until your carpet dries. Give us a call at 678-740-8749

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rfrancis — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 16:08:31 +0000

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Carpet Protector – Carpet Cleaning Alpharetta

rfrancis — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 02:40:40 +0000

Carpet Cleaning Alpharetta

Carpets need to be tough if you have a high volume of traffic and abuse. If you will be doing some construction or other activities that can provide severe punishment to your carpet, then having a temporary carpet protection is imperative.

Carpets are made to be stepped and walked upon. Because of its nature, they are built with toughness in mind in order to endure all the wear and tear of pedestrian traffic. But there will always come a time wherein the carpet can only take so much. Hosting a party, for example, can really abuse your carpet. Painting on the carpet can also do the same thing. Having construction or repair work done is also a serious threat to your carpet. The common denominator with all of these things is that they are temporary.

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To protect your valued carpet from an early retirement because of such activities, you can use temporary carpet protectors that were created solely for these activities. A carpet protector is basically a very strong and durable film that has an adhesive on one side. Usually, they are rolled onto a spool to make it easier for you to spread it on the carpet. The adhesive would then hold the film in its place to ensure that it covers your carpet throughout the activity. The adhesive used in temporary carpet protectors are strong enough to stay in place for a few weeks but are easy enough to remove that it does not leave any residue onto your floor.

Carpet films for temporary carpet protection can usually be purchased through moving companies. Moving day is another activity wherein your carpet will undergo intense abuse. The constant movement of people carrying heavy boxes and the dollies used to carry even heavier stuff can really ruin your carpet. Carpet films are tough enough in order to protect your carpet even under this kind of condition. You can also use this kind of protection during parties to avoid the dangers of spilt drinks, food, vomit and other possible sources of stain. It will not get in the way because it is clear. You can also place the film by your door during days of bad weather so that dirt and mud from shoes won’t get in your home.

Buying a carpet is a big investment for any person. Cleaning your carpet routinely is enough in order to maintain the carpet as long as it is under normal conditions. However, there are times that the risk of damage is high. This is the time that you will have to use temporary adhesive carpet covering to protect your investment.

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Bait and Switch

rfrancis — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 17:45:01 +0000

The bait and switch is an unscrupulous tactic, which has been utilized in many forms but is most frequently seen in sales. This tactic is commonly called a fraud because it involves deliberately misleading claims and no intent to deliver the exact product expected by the consumer.

Bait and switch as it refers to carpet cleaning is usually seen in the following form or a slight variation thereof. A cleaning service will advertise an incredible deal on carpet cleaning something as amazing an entire house for the low price of $59.95. This is a deal just too good to be true and yet there are always customers who need their carpet cleaned and will call and schedule.

The carpet cleaning crew arrives and the customer will find at the point that the charges begin to pile up. Moving furniture will incur a hefty charge; there will be an additional charge to replace the furniture. The cleaning solution will be marked up at a huge profit and there are many more charges that can, and probably will be added. When it is all finished that $59.95 carpet cleaning can cost as much as $250.00 or more.

When the bait and switch is employed in carpet sales it usually runs like this, the dealer advertises carpet complete with installation included, at an incredibly low price, in addition, low a price. When the customer comes into the store, the dealer will then show them a carpet, which is completely unacceptable, and no one would possibly want no matter how low the price. Of course, the customer is worried about the quality of the carpet and the sales clerk offers to show them some better carpets.

That in essence is the whole bait and switch fraud. It is unethical to say the least but prevalent all over the US. The customer may end up buying a much-overpriced carpet cleaning service or a carpet and the dealer has just accomplished his mission, to increase sales on products, on which he makes a good profit.

A variation to the bait and switch is found in the following example. A company could advertise green carpet cleaning or any other desirable cleaning process. What is delivered is not usually, what the customer expected. The green cleaning could be Al Green’s super duper death chemical mixture. This takes advantage of customer’s expectations and shared experiences. In other words when someone sees the term “Green cleaning” they expect that the product to be environmentally friendly. However, the product is named Al Green’s super duper death chemical mixture for carpets. The reason the customer probably chose that carpet service is that they offered green carpet cleaning at an incredibly low price, in fact, too low a price.

One thing that the bait and switch or any other frauds have in common is that the deal is often just too good to be true. The price is too low, the carpet too high quality, or of a very difficult to obtain and expensive brand, or the cleaning is a desirable and more expensive process, and the customer goes for it.

The old adage about “if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is” is ignored, and the customer does not get what they believed they were being sold. The best way to protect against such unethical tactics is to remember that every dealer is in business to make a profit. If the price is too low, there is a catch, and it is up to the customer to find it before falling into that trap.

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Carpet Cleaning using Vacuum Cleaners

rfrancis — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 15:03:26 +0000

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Vacuums have been around as the oldest carpet cleaning tool in the market. A wide variety of vacuums are now available in the market, from small, portable hand-held vacuum cleaners, to big, upright vacuums with more suction power. The vacuum cleaner is a versatile machine which can be used on a wide variety of carpet types. Like any tool, your vacuum cleaner can be more effective for carpet cleaning Alpharetta if used in the right way.

Regular vacuuming maintains the look and cleanliness of your carpet. Remember to vacuum at least once a week to prevent dust build-up. For areas with heavier build-up, they should be vacuumed more than once a week and in criss-cross patterns. Don’t be afraid to take your time going over sections of your carpet more than once.

When you vacuum your carpet, it is always best to move forward instead of backward. This movement will save time as well as prevent accidents involving your vacuum’s electric cord. Also, change vacuuming direction during carpet cleaning to keep your carpet from matting.

Apply soil retardants to new carpets or newly cleaned carpets to lessen the accumulation of dirt. Adding baking soda to your vacuum bag helps keep off odours during cleaning. For corners and hard-to-reach areas, use damp cloths or a crevice tool attachment that the large sized intake port can’t reach. Use a vacuum wand for areas under cabinets or beds. Remove anything on the carpet that is big enough to clog your machine. Make sure to also take care of the machine that takes care of your carpet.

Though other cleaning equipment is available, cleaning with vacuums is still convenient, easy and effective. Look for the best brand and model of vacuum cleaners in the market that is suitable for all your carpet cleaning needs.

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Testimonial

rfrancis — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:14:38 +0000

Excellent Service

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Clearing the Air

rfrancis — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:35:22 +0000

Asthma and allergies: Although we might not normally associate carpet with improved indoor air quality, it does have a very positive effect. Gravity causes common household particles, such as dust, pollen and pet and insect dander, to fall to the floor. Carpet fibers trap the particles, reducing their continued circulation in the air. Proper cleaning with CRI-approved vacuums effectively removes dust and allergens from the carpet, locks them in the machine and helps keep them out of the air we breathe.

A misperception is that people with asthma and allergies should avoid carpet in the home. But much of today’s carpet is made from harmless materials found in clothing and other everyday fabrics, such as polyester, nylon, triexta, and olefin fibers, which don’t trouble most people.

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