by admin on April 20, 2010
Carpets, like any type of flooring, require care and maintenance to ensure your investment stays with you for a long time. Regardless of the type of carpet you have in your home, the best and universal way to keeping it clean is by vacuuming. Why is this? Dirt and other soil particulates are the enemy of your carpet. Viewed on the microscopic level, household dirt looks like sharp blades that slice away at the fibers of your carpet and thus weaken the strength of the pile. Dust mites are also removed when you do your weekly carpet cleaning through vacuuming.
Vacuuming is a powerful way to ensure that these microscopic razor blades are kept out of your carpet. In the old days, people used to take out their rugs, hang them up on a line and beat the dirt out of them for a good hour or two. Thankfully we don’t have to do that today. Regular vacuuming is essential to keeping your carpet fresh and new-looking. A good vacuum cleaner costs about $100 upwards. Select your vacuum based on the traffic your carpet receives and the area you plan to cover in your regular vacuuming schedule. If your household has children, pets, or both, a good household vacuum cleaner is indispensable. Most homeowners get a vacuum that can do cleaning for a variety of household flooring. This includes carpet, bare tiled or wooden floors, stairs and even upholstery.
Also consider the ergonomics of the vacuum you will be getting for your regular carpet maintenance cleaning. Is the handle long enough for your reach? Are the cords easy to plug and unplug? Does your home have enough storage space for a vacuum?
Test out the vacuum in the store by attempting to clean some flooring around the area. One tip we can give you that most people won’t mention is to check the noise level of the vacuum you will be getting. In our line of business we work with professional earplugs to protect our hearing. Powerful motors usually mean loud noise. You will save yourself the temporary deafness that people dread after twenty minutes of vacuuming if you investigate the noise level of your vacuum before taking it home.
by admin on April 15, 2010
For all its tactile and visual appeal, carpets can also be the ideal environment to harbor mold, dust mites and allergens. How does a homeowner make use of the best of carpet flooring while eliminating these unwanted circumstances? Many people think the solution lies in using noxious chemicals (‘perc’ or perchloroethylene is especially targeted for causing dizziness, fatigue and nausea if inhaled). If you think your home is in need of serious carpet cleaning, consider getting the services of a professional carpet cleaner. We in the industry are kept up to date on the safest methods to allow us to minimize the health risks associated with the chemicals we use.
This is of importance to us, since the technician who applies the carpet cleaning solution is the first in line for any potential health risks due to misuse in the amount or type of product for the job. Our rule of thumb is always the same: use the mildest possible products to match the needs of the job at hand. In following this rule we make sure that the carpet cleaning risks are minimal to both us and our clients.
Since many people spend as much as 90% of their time indoors, it is vital that you keep your indoor area clean and dry as much as possible. There are many eco-friendly carpet cleaners out there, and some are actually dedicated to purely eco-friendly carpet cleaning solutions—this keeps the health risk at its lowest for clients and cleaners. Most professional services will offer a mix of plant-based and chemical-based solutions and will advise you on any potential health risks before you take action on having professional cleaning done.
For eco-friendly spot cleaning without the need for complicated chemicals, you can treat the spot with a paste made from salt, borax and vinegar, which can be vacuumed up the next morning. While these ingredients are generally safe (much, much safer than perc!), please exercise the same care if you have pets or children around. These members of your household may be too curious with the stuff you left overnight and might take a quick lick or finger dip into the solution if left unattended.
Hospitality Services Inc. and Owner Mark Masters offer you a Phoenix Carpet Cleaning Internet Special (by Phoenix we mean the Valley).
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