Two kinds of carpet-damaging beetles exist: varied carpet beetles and black carpet beetle. These critters literally eat wool fiber and other natural sources of food, such as leather and dead skin cells, and can be difficult to eliminate. The larvae crawl from room to room hiding in baseboards, molding, and heating systems. Adult beetles fly in from outside and lay eggs.
Varied Carpet Beetle
Black Carpet Beetle
Depending on the part of the country you live in and the wool content of your carpet, you may encounter carpet beetles no matter how well kept your house is. Synthetic carpet fiber is naturally resistant to beetles. Wool carpet yarns are treated to resist moths; this treatment should resist attack by beetles. If you do find them, they need to be handled by a professional pest control specialists.
The best defense is vacuuming frequently especially under furiture. Also when you clean your carpet ask for moth treatment if you do encounter this problem.
Do you have a pet? Well, about 70 million U.S. households have pets. Dogs, especially have urine retention problems when they’re puppies, elderly, or sick. For these situations we recommend to purchase pet absorbent pads that can be purchased at any pet stores, instead of using newspaper. Also, sometimes when a new pet like a cat or dog is introduced into a home where another pet has been, they will mark their territory.
You can combat pet odors and stains in many ways:
1. Vacuum more frequently to capture pet hair and dust drifting from Fluffy’s fur.
2. Have your carpet professionally cleaned every 12 to 18 months, or more frequently( ex: 6-12 months)
3. Clean up new messes promptly
If you have caged pets , check pet-supply stores for scent killing products, which you can place near there cages. Plain old baking soda or clove oil on a cotton ball may mask the stench. Also place washable area rug under pet cages to help trap spilled food ,dust, and dirt from animals. Wash often.
If fleas should become a problem, keep in mind that your carpet is probably harboring eggs-keep up a regular vacuuming schedule! Check with your veterinarian for treatment options as well as tips for getting fleas out of household environment.
How to vacuum :
On carpet , use slow repetitive front-to-back motions in an overlapping sequence. A quick once over doesn’t do much. But don’t press down or make too many passes over the same spot. Instead, move slightly ro the left or right about every four strokes. This method removes soil well and also provides an attractive end product a fresh no-footprint pattern.
Here are some other tips that are helpful:
* Don’t forget the corners and crevices where dust builds up
* Clean from Top- Bottom - Saves you the step of vacuuming again after dusting
* Don’t forget to check your vacuum bags
1. Take advantage of our Referral Rewards Program ! Simply refer someone who has never used Mr. Steam’s Valley Steam’s services before and we will give them $40 off carpet cleaning! When they purchase carpet cleaning we will send you a certificate for 10% of their purchase. Redeem the certificate for a check in the amount of the reward or hold onto it until your next cleaning and present it to the technician to get the amount of the certificate deducted from your total carpet cleaning job! There is no limit to the number of referral certificates you can earn!
2. Report your service experience with us at AngiesList.com to receive a $20 OFF COUPON, good toward your next cleaning service!
3. Enter our monthly e-mail drawing to be eligible to win up to 300 sq ft of carpet cleaning absolutely free! To enter go to our official websitemrsteamsvalleysteam.com and sign up for e-mail discounts, you will automatically be entered in the drawing every month and periodically receive exclusive e-mail offers!
Mr. Steam’s Valley Steam is attending the Home and Garden Show in Twin Falls, ID at the CSI Expo Center. We will be there for two more days :
Saturday,Feb. 20 from 10-7pm and Sunday, 21th from 11-5pm.
Hope to see you there!
THERE IS A BIG DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CLEANING URINE AND TREATING FOR ODOR. ALOT OF PEOPLE THINK THEY GO HAND IN HAND. CLEANING EXISTING URINE SPOTS MIGHT NOT REMOVE ANY RELATED ODOR. AS A MATTER OF FACT, THE ODOR WILL INCREASE AND FILL THE AIR WHEN HOT WATER COMES IN CONTACT WITH IT.
NOT ONLY CAN URINE CAUSE PERMANENT DAMAGE TO YOUR FLOORS AND FABRICS, IT CAN ALSO CREATE AN UNHEALTHY INDOOR ENVIRONMENT. WHEN URINE IS FIRST DEPOSITED INTO A FLOOR OR FABRIC, IT IS IN A NEUTRAL STATE, WHICH MEANS IT IS EASIEST TO REMOVE WHEN IT IS FRESH. ONCE IT DRIES, IT TURNS INTO AN ALKALINE AND IS HARDER TO REMOVE. IF LEFT IN FOR DAYS, WEEKS, OR MONTHS IT CAN CAUSE PERMANENT DAMAGE TO THE DYE STRUCTURE AND CAUSE PERMANENT STAINING. THIS MEANS THAT NO ONE CAN GUARANTEE THAT THEY CAN COMPLETELY REMOVE THE URINE SPOTS.
AT MR. STEAM’S VALLEY STEAM - WE HAVE SEVERAL OPTIONS FOR PET ODOR REMOVAL - DEPENDING ON SEVERITY, THIS PROCESS AN BE TREATED ON SITE AT A SMALL ADDITIONAL CHARGE. THIS TREATMENT HAS BEEN EFFECTIVE IN REDUCING ODOR CONSIDERABLY. FOR FULL GUARANTEE OF PET ODOR REMOVAL - YOU MUST CONSULT WITH OUR OFFICE AND SET UP AN ON-SITE CONSULTATION TO DETERMINE THE SEVERITY OF THE PROBLEM.
Is Super Bowl held at your home this year? Are you ready for the people who may possibly spill on your carpet? Get those carpets cleaned and protected. Our protector not only protects against dry soil breaking fibers down - which creates that dark traffic pattern - it also protects against stains. So protect yourself and be prepared for the worst. Super Bowl can be an exciting event - and with excitement comes accidents. We are so confident that our protector works so well, that it comes with a 1 year warranty. If you are at all concerned about protecting the investment of your carpet - protector is a excellent way to do that. Check with your manufacturers warranty also - if you have any questions. You can also go to our web site and find out what manufactures warranties are. We have made this an easy process as well. As if you have carpet that is 1 to 2 years old - you want to keep your warranty valid. So please check out the warranty information we provide by each carpet manufacturer.
At Mr Steam’s Valley Steam - we love our potential clients so much - that we advise them to really check out who they are allowing into their home. How did you find this service company? The best way to find a reputable service company is through referral. Ask a friend or another reputable business. Check the company out on the Better Business Bureau. Or check them out on Angie’s List. You can find a service provider for any type of service you are searching for in your area. These tips are given to you to help reduce any chance of having a scary or downright unpleasant experience with a service company. You want to know what people are saying about that particular service company, Go to Angieslist.com.
Our VIP Package is our most outstanding service package for carpet cleaning maintenance ever! It is designed to really cater to the needs of clients who want the healthiest, cleanest, carpet throughout the year. We do a thorough 12 step cleaning process, we apply carpet protector to prolong and protect your carpet investment, you get your choice of sanitizer or allergy free treatment. But the best is yet to come. In 6 months we come back and clean your carpet for free - yes I said free - The only cost to you is the re-applying of the protector. With this package you get 2 free spot removals per year, 7 day accident warranty, 10-day wicking warranty, bottle of spotter, shoe covers, and clean carpet all year. we take special precautions in protecting each home by using corner guards to protect walls, door jams to keep flies out and help maintain indoor environment, we use door mats to place our products on and wipe our feet, we also use booties to protect your carpet from anything that could possibly come into your home on our shoes. We also give back to our customers by participating in our referral reward program. Which gives the referring client 10% up to $50.00 of a referral reward for a new client and we give the new client 100 sq. ft. free for using us. The referring client can use that reward money toward their next service or trade it in for cash. We value our clients and want to show our appreciation for their referrals.
Mr. Steam’s Valley Steam can clean & recoat your wood floor. You will experience that beautiful shine that has dullened over the past years. First we will pre-inspect the area for wax, oily residue or other contaminants which may affect the adhesion of a new finish. We also find out if a re-coating system can restore floors, or if a more aggressive method is needed. Next, we will prepare the areas surrounding the wood, making sure not to disturb any other connecting floor types. At this point all furniture that will be cleaned under is moved. Step 3 is to remove all dry soil - this is most important to getting the best possible results. Step 4 - The cleaning process includes multiple applications of cleaning solutions with state of the art equipment which produces No Dust Whatsoever! Surface applications of common househould pollutants such as food residues or pet oils are removed without abrading you floor to expose any bare wood. Step 5 - The existing finish on the floor is then chemically etched and recoated with environmentally friendly, non-flammable, waterborne, polyurethane. This finish is formulated for heavy residential or commercial traffic and dries overnight. Step 6: After re-coating the floor - let them dry naturally without air movers, fans, heaters or air-conditioners, for this can cause particals in the air to drop onto the finish and stick to it. Step 7 - Final inspection with the client.
Super Bowl Sunday is approaching and my favorite recipe for this festive day is my Taco Salad:
Bag of Doritos (Nacho flavor) - 1lb ground beef - shredded cheese - olives - sour cream - taco seasoning packet - lettuce (shredded) - jalapenos (sliced) - tomatoes - (diced) - onion - (diced) - refried beans - (heated) your favorite taco sauce - brown your ground beef - mix in taco seasoning as directed - set up the condiments in a line and let people top their nachos with all the toppings - this is the quickest - tastiest super bowl treat you can make. Be careful not to spill on the carpet.
Varied Carpet Beetle