Jul
03
Drapery Fresh is a unique approach to drapery cleaning. With this system, we can clean your drapes in your home or office where they hang!
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Jun
15
ARE YOU SLEEPING WITH THE ENEMY?
Before we begin, lets agree…Please understand that our desire to inform you on the subject of dust mite contamination, as disturbing as it can be for some people, isn’t meant to scare you into taking action. Rather, it’s strictly designed to inform and educate so that with the proper information, you can make the best decision for you and those you care for concerning this subject. Our belief will always be invested in the intelligence and discernment of our customers, and their ability to know what best to do and how best to react given the facts.
If you or anyone in your family identifies with any of the following allergy related maladies such as Asthma, Eczema, Hay Fever, Bronchitis, Inflammation of the Mucous Membranes, Itchy Red Eyes, Headaches, Sinus Pain, Fatigue, early morning fits of excessive sneezing, even a feeling of depression when you wake up, you may well be sleeping with the enemy.
Who is this enemy? He’s called a dust mite and we’ll spare you trying to remember or even pronounce the scientific name. Dust mites live primarily in mattresses, but they are invisible to the human eye. The dust mite feeds on shed dead skin cells. The feces and dead bodies of mites are allergens to susceptible people, causing asthma, rhinitis or dermatitis.
These little creatures, not visible to the naked eye, and in fact, they’re so small that as many as 1000 of them could be placed on the head of a pin. And guess where their favorite breeding spot is? Yes, that’s right. . . the mattress. Their ideal home!
Why the mattress? Because it’s warm, often moist, cozy, easy to burrow into and full of their favorite food…skin flakes, the skin flakes every human being sheds every day and night of his or her life, no matter what their age, sex or state of health.
And you can’t just vacuum them away.
Jun
05
Rotation - To insure even wear, your rug should be rotated once a year. Depending on the traffic, the rotation may vary from six months to two years.
Vacuuming - Oriental rugs, like most carpeting, should be vacuumed on a regular basis to remove dirt and restore life to the fibers.
Padding - A quality pad used under your rug helps protect it from dirt, wear and slippage.
Spot and Spill Procedures - Make sure that you safely and immediately clean up spots and spills before they set.
May
22
Expert Tips to Help Keep Your Carpet Fresh
There is one trick to removing pet stains that can save you tons of aggravation. It’s pretty easy when you think about it. But most pet owners just don’t get it.
Here’s the biggest mistake you can make. When Fido has a little tinkle or when Killer makes a huge puddle, the first course of action should NOT be towels or paper towels. This only mashes the urine down into the padding. It makes the urine harder to get out. Sure, some of the urine is absorbed in the towel, but not nearly all of it.
The second biggest mistake is grabbing for the spotter bottle first. Think about what you are doing. If you have urine in your carpet and spray some spot remover on the urine, you now have a puddle of urine with spot remover in it. This does NOT equal clean. The spot remover doesn’t make the urine evaporate. Sure, it may make it smell a little better, but the urine is still there and in a big way.
Here’s an important concept you should know: Spot remover is made to remove what left behind after you clean up the bulk of the mess. It isn’t designed to make urine evaporate. So having said that, what do you use to remove the bulk of the urine before treating with a spot remover?
Here’s the trick:
Use a wet vacuum or a shop vacuum as soon as you find urine on your carpet or rug. You can get one at any hardware store and most department stores. When used on a fresh urine spot, the wet vacuum will remove a majority of the urine. Then whip out your Mr. Stuff( Mr.Steam’s Valley Steam carries this product only) spot remover and treat the remaining urine left behind.
It’s really that easy. If you use this tip you can save your carpet, rugs, and your relationship with your pet.
May
15
1. Please remove magazine racks, floor plants, and small items etc. from areas that
are going to be cleaned.
2. Please remove all breakable items from furniture which will have to be
temporarily moved, cleaned under, and placed back.
3. Please pin up any full-length draperies so that they will be at least 6 inches off the
floor.
4. Please pin up any skirts on upholstered furniture and beds, which may be touching
the carpet.
5. Computer equipment, china cabinets, sectional sofas, entertainment centers,
antique and fragile furniture cannot be moved. However, carpet underneath such
items can be cleaned where sufficient room is available, or we can edge right
around the base.
6. During the pre-inspection walk-through with your technicians, please advise them
of any special instructions to follow when moving your furniture. It is helpful to
know about weak legs, loose tops or previous repairs.
7. Please, call attention to any spots or stains which may require special cleaning
techniques.
8. Please put your pets in a safe, quiet place where our cleaning won’t disturb them.
9. A special note about odors:
We do everything possible to reduce or eliminate pet odors. However, due to the
depth of contamination, 100% success may not be attained. Also, for several days
after cleaning you may notice an elevated odor due to higher humidity levels.
10. For safety sake, be sure to keep a very close eye on your curious little ones.
May
09
From All of US at Mr. Steam’s Valley Steam Carpet Clean
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May
08
Hot water extraction has been known as “steam” cleaning. Truck Mounted hot water extraction is the most effective way to clean a carpet IF done properly. Some companies have used this system improperly in the past, which causes over wetting and other problems. Our systems are the most technologically advanced systems on the market. The pressure,vacuum, and temperature on our systems are regulated to ensure that no over wetting or other problems occur.
Most carpet manufacturers require you to get your carpeting professionally cleaned by a certified hot water extraction method company, to keep your warranty valid.
May
01
1. Reduces Permanent Stains- makes spot and spill clean up easy
2. Helps Save your Traffic Areas from Being Destroyed- Traffic area soil is very abrasive and cuts carpet yarns like a knife. By applying protector, you will increase the life of the carpet dramatically. When you vacuum the soils will release from the carpet pile much more effectively.
3. Makes Spots Easier to Remove- Allows more time to clean up spots and spills. Many spots can be removed easily with just water.
4. Makes your Next Professional Cleaning More Effective- More soil will be removed the next time your carpet is professionally cleaned
5. Helps Avoid Costly Service Calls
Apr
24
1. Reputation- Our reputation is 2nd to none. Some of the most seasoned carpet professionals and realtors refer our services exclusively.
2. Experience-We have over 30 years of experience in all types of carpet, upholstery and rugs. Whether the fabric is natural or synthetic, and whatever the soiling condition may be we will apply all of our expertise to your job.
3. Education/Certification-We are certified by the IICRC, which is the most recognized body of certification in the world
4. Systems-Our 12 Step cleaning system will get maximum soil and spot removal without overwetting the carpet or leaving a sticky residue behind.
5. Guarantee-We offer 100% money back guarantee. If you are not thrilled with the service, simply call us within 10 days of the service and we will rush back to make it right. If you are still unimpressed we will refund your money 100%.
