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Wednesday, January 21, 2009
QC News Nov/Dec 2008 - Top Ten Terrible Stains
Removing the Top Ten Terrible Stains
Blood - You should rinse quickly with cool water. Follow with an approved cleaning solution or a mix of ¼ teaspoon clear (non-leach, non-lanolin) dishwashing liquid with one cup cool water. Blot and dry quickly.
Dye and Food Stains - Such as beverages, medicines, cosmetics, foods and other liquids containing dyes should be absorbed first. Then try the liquid dishwashing solution describe in the blood remedy. Blot, repeat and rinse with clear water on a clean, white towel or white paper towel. Dry.
Fingernail polish - This can can removed using a non-acetone fingernail polish remover. Apply a small amount of the remover on a white cloth and work it in from the edges of the spill to the center. Blot the area using lukewarm tap water. Dry with a clean cloth.
Ink - (ballpoint pen) Apply 70% isopropyl rubbing alcohol to a cloth or paper towel. Don’t pour rubbing alcohol directly on the spot.
Paint - Latex responds to the detergent solution described in the blood remedy. Blot, repeat and dry.
Urine or vomit - If left unattended it can damage carpet in several ways. Always clean these up immediately with paper towels. For pet urine, try a solution of one part white vinegar and one part water. Blot with towel, repeat.
Rust - Almost always requires professional services because of the chemical involved.
Wax - (paraffin from candles) Responds best when medium heat from an iron is applied to a clean white cloth or paper towel, which is place over the wax spill. Repeat the heat application to the towel as the wax is absorbed. Sometime dyes in wax won’t come out and fibers will have to be cut and the area replaced with a new carpet insert.
Wine - Comes out with the same dishwashing detergent solution found in the flood remedy. Blot, repeat and dry.
Call us at 503-638-4100, if the stain persists.
Blood - You should rinse quickly with cool water. Follow with an approved cleaning solution or a mix of ¼ teaspoon clear (non-leach, non-lanolin) dishwashing liquid with one cup cool water. Blot and dry quickly.
Dye and Food Stains - Such as beverages, medicines, cosmetics, foods and other liquids containing dyes should be absorbed first. Then try the liquid dishwashing solution describe in the blood remedy. Blot, repeat and rinse with clear water on a clean, white towel or white paper towel. Dry.
Fingernail polish - This can can removed using a non-acetone fingernail polish remover. Apply a small amount of the remover on a white cloth and work it in from the edges of the spill to the center. Blot the area using lukewarm tap water. Dry with a clean cloth.
Ink - (ballpoint pen) Apply 70% isopropyl rubbing alcohol to a cloth or paper towel. Don’t pour rubbing alcohol directly on the spot.
Paint - Latex responds to the detergent solution described in the blood remedy. Blot, repeat and dry.
Urine or vomit - If left unattended it can damage carpet in several ways. Always clean these up immediately with paper towels. For pet urine, try a solution of one part white vinegar and one part water. Blot with towel, repeat.
Rust - Almost always requires professional services because of the chemical involved.
Wax - (paraffin from candles) Responds best when medium heat from an iron is applied to a clean white cloth or paper towel, which is place over the wax spill. Repeat the heat application to the towel as the wax is absorbed. Sometime dyes in wax won’t come out and fibers will have to be cut and the area replaced with a new carpet insert.
Wine - Comes out with the same dishwashing detergent solution found in the flood remedy. Blot, repeat and dry.
Call us at 503-638-4100, if the stain persists.
QC News Nov/Dec 2008 - Why You Want Clean Carpet
Here’s Some Reasons Why You Want Clean Carpet!
Cleaning will Preserve the Life and Beauty of Your Carpet.
Cleaning will Improve Your Indoor Air Quality.
Clean will Avoid Premature Replacement Costs and Disposal in Landfills.
You have nothing to lose except carpet stains, spots, odors and dirt!
Cleaning will Preserve the Life and Beauty of Your Carpet.
Cleaning will Improve Your Indoor Air Quality.
Clean will Avoid Premature Replacement Costs and Disposal in Landfills.
You have nothing to lose except carpet stains, spots, odors and dirt!
QC News Nov/Dec 2008 - Is Your Home Ready for Winter?
Is Your Home Ready for Winter?
Here are some helpful tips to help you enjoy a safe,
inexpensive and warm winter season!
1. Make sure your furnace is in good working order. Clean your filters and check that the pilot light and fuel source are functioning properly.
2. Check the caulking around your windows. Heat loss due to cracks can cause sever heat loss, while raising your utility bills dramatically.
3. Clear your gutters of leaves & branches. Trapped water will freeze in the cold, and with enough build-up, could damage your gutters, roof and more.
4. Make sure your chimney is free of debris. Build-up can prevent proper ventilation of smoke, as well as pose a fire danger for your home.
5. Prevent your pipes from freezing and rupturing by maintaining at least a 65F degree temperature in your home, even when you’re not there.
6. Have your heating ducts cleaned. It’s recommended that the ducts be vacuumed every 5 years.
Here are some helpful tips to help you enjoy a safe,
inexpensive and warm winter season!
1. Make sure your furnace is in good working order. Clean your filters and check that the pilot light and fuel source are functioning properly.
2. Check the caulking around your windows. Heat loss due to cracks can cause sever heat loss, while raising your utility bills dramatically.
3. Clear your gutters of leaves & branches. Trapped water will freeze in the cold, and with enough build-up, could damage your gutters, roof and more.
4. Make sure your chimney is free of debris. Build-up can prevent proper ventilation of smoke, as well as pose a fire danger for your home.
5. Prevent your pipes from freezing and rupturing by maintaining at least a 65F degree temperature in your home, even when you’re not there.
6. Have your heating ducts cleaned. It’s recommended that the ducts be vacuumed every 5 years.
QC News Feb 2009 - New Years Resolution
TAKE BETTER CARE OF MY CARPET
With the new year comes new resolutions. Have you felt like you have neglected your carpet? Maybe even felt a little guilty? After all, you wouldn’t drive your car for 100,000 miles without changing the oil, would you? Of course not. Just like your automobile, your carpets and upholstery represent a significant investment. To keep your carpet and upholstery “tuned-up”, simply follow these 5 vital steps…
1. Check my Warranty. Copies of specific warranties on your carpet purchase may be available
from your carpet retailer. Stain resist warranties can vary from 5 to 20 years. ALL STAIN RESIST
WARRANTIES REQUIRE REGULAR CLEANING AND IMMEDIATE SPOT REMOVAL.
2. Vacuum, Vacuum, Vacuum! It is said that the three most important rules for maintaining carpet
are vacuum, vacuum, vacuum. Vacuum your carpet often. Once or twice a week at least. Vacuuming removes the sharp soil that can cut and slice the fiber causing premature wear. Much of this soil is not visible to the eye. Remove any loose particles such as loose food, leaves, pieces of crayon, bugs, etc. These items can cause spots on your carpet.
3. Have my Carpet Professionally Cleaned. Professional cleaning by a professional, certified firm should be done at least every 12 months according to DuPont and major carpet manufacturers.
Heavy traffic areas may need it more often. Manufacturers warranties require professional cleaning at 12-24 months to retain texture retention warranties. Rule of thumb: Clean your carpet before it looks visibly soiled.
4. Remove Spots Immediately. Spots that are not immediately removed can turn into permanent stains very easily. Always use a spot cleaner that is recommended by the carpet manufacturer or your trained, certified professional cleaner! Many “over the counter” spotters leave too much soap residue that leaves a sticky residue behind that will make your spots return!
5. Have Carpet Protector Re-Applied The soil resistor that is built into stain resistant nylon carpet is removed with regular foot traffic and harsh cleaners. To keep your carpet cleaner longer, have your protector reapplied each time you have your carpet professionally cleaned.
With the new year comes new resolutions. Have you felt like you have neglected your carpet? Maybe even felt a little guilty? After all, you wouldn’t drive your car for 100,000 miles without changing the oil, would you? Of course not. Just like your automobile, your carpets and upholstery represent a significant investment. To keep your carpet and upholstery “tuned-up”, simply follow these 5 vital steps…
1. Check my Warranty. Copies of specific warranties on your carpet purchase may be available
from your carpet retailer. Stain resist warranties can vary from 5 to 20 years. ALL STAIN RESIST
WARRANTIES REQUIRE REGULAR CLEANING AND IMMEDIATE SPOT REMOVAL.
2. Vacuum, Vacuum, Vacuum! It is said that the three most important rules for maintaining carpet
are vacuum, vacuum, vacuum. Vacuum your carpet often. Once or twice a week at least. Vacuuming removes the sharp soil that can cut and slice the fiber causing premature wear. Much of this soil is not visible to the eye. Remove any loose particles such as loose food, leaves, pieces of crayon, bugs, etc. These items can cause spots on your carpet.
3. Have my Carpet Professionally Cleaned. Professional cleaning by a professional, certified firm should be done at least every 12 months according to DuPont and major carpet manufacturers.
Heavy traffic areas may need it more often. Manufacturers warranties require professional cleaning at 12-24 months to retain texture retention warranties. Rule of thumb: Clean your carpet before it looks visibly soiled.
4. Remove Spots Immediately. Spots that are not immediately removed can turn into permanent stains very easily. Always use a spot cleaner that is recommended by the carpet manufacturer or your trained, certified professional cleaner! Many “over the counter” spotters leave too much soap residue that leaves a sticky residue behind that will make your spots return!
5. Have Carpet Protector Re-Applied The soil resistor that is built into stain resistant nylon carpet is removed with regular foot traffic and harsh cleaners. To keep your carpet cleaner longer, have your protector reapplied each time you have your carpet professionally cleaned.
QC News Feb 2009 - Recycling Facts & Trivia
Glass
* Glass never wears out -- it can be recycled forever.
* Most bottles and jars contain at least 25% recycled glass.
* Recycling one glass bottle saves enough electricity to light a 100-watt bulb for four hours.
Metals
* In 2003, Washington residents recycled 17,608 tons of aluminum cans.
* Aluminum can recycling saves 95% of the energy needed to make aluminum from bauxite ore.
* Americans throw away enough steel every year to build all the new cars made in America.
* Tin cans are actually 99% steel, with a thin layer of tin added to prevent rusting.
Paper
* Seventy-five percent of a tree harvested for paper does not wind up as paper product.
* One ton of paper requires the use of 98 tons of various resources.
* Paper made from recycled paper instead of virgin fiber requires 70% less energy.
Plastic
* Americans use 4 million plastic bottles every hour! – Yet only 1 bottle out of 4 is recycled.
* In 1977, polyethylene terephthalate soda bottles were introduced to the market.
* Glass never wears out -- it can be recycled forever.
* Most bottles and jars contain at least 25% recycled glass.
* Recycling one glass bottle saves enough electricity to light a 100-watt bulb for four hours.
Metals
* In 2003, Washington residents recycled 17,608 tons of aluminum cans.
* Aluminum can recycling saves 95% of the energy needed to make aluminum from bauxite ore.
* Americans throw away enough steel every year to build all the new cars made in America.
* Tin cans are actually 99% steel, with a thin layer of tin added to prevent rusting.
Paper
* Seventy-five percent of a tree harvested for paper does not wind up as paper product.
* One ton of paper requires the use of 98 tons of various resources.
* Paper made from recycled paper instead of virgin fiber requires 70% less energy.
Plastic
* Americans use 4 million plastic bottles every hour! – Yet only 1 bottle out of 4 is recycled.
* In 1977, polyethylene terephthalate soda bottles were introduced to the market.
QC News Feb 2009 - Run Spot, Run! - Puppy Puddles!
What should you do when your pet “goes on the carpet”? Are puppy puddles putting you in a particular predicament? Well, not to worry, that’s what we are here for.
First of all, if you have a pet that is prone to urinate on the carpet, take a quick walk through your home each day when you get home. The quicker you get to a pet stain the better.
Some technical tips on urine: When urine is first excreted, it is on the acid side of the pH scale and very easily removed. Within hours of being exposed to oxygen it turns to an alkaline pH. When this happens it will continue to increase in alkalinity to the point of becoming practically ammonia. This explains the ammonia like odor.
To clean the urine spot: Mix 1 part white vinegar to 2 parts water and clean with a white terry towel. If you have a
small extraction machine, it would be ideal to use it. Do not use over the counter spot removers or all purpose cleaners on urine! You may set the spot permanently! If you have trouble removing it, call us.
If you are experiencing odor problems as a result of having pets in your home, give our office a call for a free evaluation of the situation. We can advise you of the best course of action.
First of all, if you have a pet that is prone to urinate on the carpet, take a quick walk through your home each day when you get home. The quicker you get to a pet stain the better.
Some technical tips on urine: When urine is first excreted, it is on the acid side of the pH scale and very easily removed. Within hours of being exposed to oxygen it turns to an alkaline pH. When this happens it will continue to increase in alkalinity to the point of becoming practically ammonia. This explains the ammonia like odor.
To clean the urine spot: Mix 1 part white vinegar to 2 parts water and clean with a white terry towel. If you have a
small extraction machine, it would be ideal to use it. Do not use over the counter spot removers or all purpose cleaners on urine! You may set the spot permanently! If you have trouble removing it, call us.
If you are experiencing odor problems as a result of having pets in your home, give our office a call for a free evaluation of the situation. We can advise you of the best course of action.
Monday, January 5, 2009
QC News - Nov/Dec 2008 - Chills, Spills....
Chills, Spills and Not So Thrills
It’s that time of year. The kids are back to school. Spending more time indoors. As our weather changes, reminding us that winter is coming.
So what does that mean for your carpet?
It means more spills, tracked in dirt and allergens with no where to go!
Thanksgiving dinners, Christmas parties! Lots of fun but inevitably
something or someone is going to spill on the carpet!
Or maybe It’s just been awhile and you want to clean your carpets
before company arrives.
Call us today for your Free Quote! Let us help you restore your carpet !
503-638-4100
It’s that time of year. The kids are back to school. Spending more time indoors. As our weather changes, reminding us that winter is coming.
So what does that mean for your carpet?
It means more spills, tracked in dirt and allergens with no where to go!
Thanksgiving dinners, Christmas parties! Lots of fun but inevitably
something or someone is going to spill on the carpet!
Or maybe It’s just been awhile and you want to clean your carpets
before company arrives.
Call us today for your Free Quote! Let us help you restore your carpet !
503-638-4100
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Specials for January 2009
January special! 10% off ALL SERVICES!
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January special! 10% off ALL SERVICES!
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