Happy Holidays!

Happy Holidays from the staff at Quick and Clean Services, LLC

We wouldn't be here without ALL of you!

Thank you for your business and referrals!

QC Newsletter November 2010 - Certified Carpet Cleaner

What is a “Certified” Carpet Cleaner?

When shopping for carpet cleaning, you may have noticed the word “certified” being used in advertising. You may have seen a logo being used to feature certification. What does this mean to you as a client? Would you be surprised to learn that most carpet cleaning companies have no formal training? That they are not required to be licensed? That there is no requirement to have any certification whatsoever? Is training and certification important? After all, isn’t carpet cleaning a “menial” task that anyone can perform?

Actually, a carpet cleaning professional is working with one of your most valuable assets. Should it be trusted with just anyone? Unfortunately, our industry is full of “rogues” that only care about how much money they can get from you and nothing about the life of your carpeting. They do not care about the industry in which they work.

Have you ever notice that in many states, air conditioning companies, plumbers, and pest control companies are required to be licensed? Not so for carpet cleaners. Fortunately for you, and for me, there are many fine people in the carpet cleaning industry that realize the standard must be raised. Those's of us in that process help to police our own industry. In order to do this, associations and Certification organizations were created. One such organization is called the IICRC (Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification). This organization provides certification courses and exams for the carpet cleaning industry. By attending these courses, carpet cleaners are taught about fiber identification, carpet construction, cleaning chemistry, cleaning methods and professionalism.

These valuable concepts equip them to choose the proper procedures for cleaning your carpet. The certified firm is on the cutting edge of technology and change in our industry. A certified firm knows the right way to apply cleaning procedures and chemistry. A certified firm is working together with other certified firms to raise the standard of carpet cleaning in general, therefore providing you with a higher quality product.

NOTE: Never use a carpet cleaning company that is not certified by the IICRC! This may void the warranty on your carpet!

QC Newsletter November 2010 - Coupons

Wishing everyone happy and safe holidays from the Quick and Clean staff!

Do you have family or friends coming over for holiday dinners or parties?

Time for a carpet or upholstery cleaning?

Check out these coupons to get your carpet or upholstery clean and fresh for the holidays!

Thanksgiving Special! 25% off Deodorizer Or Protectant*

Christmas Special! 25% off Upholstery Cleaning*

New Years Special! Clean 3 Rooms Get a Hall or Stairs Free*

*One coupon per household, not valid on commercial/rental properties, not to be combined with any other offers.

All coupons expire 1/31/11

QC Newsletter November 2010 - Entry Mats

Entry Mats

Entry ways are often the most heavily soiled areas of carpet in the home. The simplest yet most effective step in keeping these high traffic areas from becoming heavily soiled is to use entry mats!

QC Newsletter November 2010 - Oregon Food Bank

Oregon Food Bank because no one should be hungry!

Oregon Food Bank is the hub of a network of 947 hunger-relief agencies throughout Oregon and Clark County Washington.

They work with a cooperative network of regional food banks, partner agencies and programs to distribute emergency food to hungry families.

High unemployment and a tough economy has forced record numbers of people to seek emergency food. You can help!

Oregon Food Bank Food donations drop off: Mon-Fri 8am - 5pm

7900 NE 33rd Dr - Portland

1870 NW 173rd Ave - Beaverton

Do you know someone who needs a food box? Here are some locations in the local area:

Wilsonville Community Sharing 503-682-6939

Sherwood Helping Hands 503-625-7537

St Francis Community Action Center 503-625-1263

Tualatin Food Pantry 503-783-0721

Neighborhood House Community Services 503-246-1663

Neighborhood House Senior Food Box Program 503-246-1663 (Program serves seniors & individuals with disabilities)

For more information on donating or receiving a food box in your area, go to www.oregonfoodbank.org

QC Newsletter October 2010 - Quiz

How much do you know? Take this fun quiz to find out!

Question: What was hot water extraction formally know as?

Foam Cleaner

Absorbent Pad Cleaning

Steam Cleaning

Detergent Solution Remover

Answer: Steam Cleaning!

90% of all carpet cleans in the USA are done by hot water extraction.

Question: What is the biggest filter in your home?

Heppa Air Filter

Drapery

Furnace Filter

Carpet

Answer: Carpet!

Bacteria, fungi, smoke, oil residue and much more all end up in you carpet.

True or False

Should you turn on the heat in a flood situation?

Answer: False!

A warm wet carpet environment is perfect breeding ground for mold.

Mold/mildew in carpet can:

 Increase asthma rates up to 300%

 Cause sinus infection

 Can create dry rot

Allergy causing dust mites can be removed by hot water extraction?

Answer: True!

Dust mites are the 2nd most common cause of allergens and asthma, coming 2nd only to pollen.

QC Newsletter October 2010 - Fir Point Farms Harvest Festival

Fir Point Farms 14601 Arndt Road Aurora, Oregon

Fir Point Fams in Aurora will be having their annual Harvest Festival!

Always a great place to take the family. There are activites, treats and fun for all ages.

While you’re there pick out a pumpkin from their giant pumpkin patch!

Don’t forget to stop by and purchase some homemade apple cider donuts! They are delicious!

Weekend activites run every weekend September 25th thru October 10AM - 5PM. Free admission and parking.

Check out the website at: www.firpointfarms.com/harvestfestival

QC Newsletter October 2010 - Halloween Events

2010 Halloween Events

Happy Halloween from the staff at Quick and Clean!

Here are some events going on this month!

Milburn’s Haunted Manor - Hubbard

Oct 15th - October 31st

www.milburnmanor.com

Beyond Bizzare Walking Tour

Old Town Pizza - 226 NW Davis Portland

www.portlandwalkingtours.com

Portland Pumpkin Patch - Sauvie Island

“Heart In Oregon Maize”

www.portlandmaze.com

Portland Halloween Scavenger Hunt

& Costume Contest - October 30th

www.pdxhunt.com

Annual Squishing of the Squash

October 29th-10:30 am

HOWLOWEEN AT THE ZOO

October 30-31, 2010 - 11 am - 4 pm

Marquis Care & Vintage Suites at Wilsonville

Annual Halloween Fest

Friday, October 29th 6pm - 7:30pm

City of Wilsonville

2nd Annual Fall Harvest Festival

Stein/Boozier Barn in Murase Plaza

Wilsonville - Saturday, October 16th 1pm-3pm

QC Newsletter Sept 2010 - Top Terrible Stains!

Removing the Top Ten Terrible Stains with Household Items

Blood - You should rinse quickly with cool water. Follow with an approved cleaning solution or a mix of ¼ teaspoon clear (non-bleach, 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 blood remedy. Blot, repeat and dry.

If the stain persists, call us at 503-638-4100 to schedule a free quote!

QC Newsletter Sept 2010 - Thank you!

Thank you to all our valued customers!

We wouldn’t be so successful without all your support, repeat business and referrals!

A big thank you, from all of us at Quick and Clean Services

QC Newsletter Sept 2010 - Facebook Page

Facebook Page

Do you have a Facebook page? We do!

Become one of our fans for these benefits!

Special coupons offered only on Facebook!

Carpet tips to help extend the life of your carpet!

Special events that we are going to be participating in!

Spotting tips for those carpet accidents that can happen!

Informative articles on carpet issues!

QC Newsletter Sept 2010 - Fall Food Fest

Fall Food Fest

Thursday, September 16th 4:30-7:30 pm

Wilsonville Family Fun Center

Come meander the isles of tasty treats and tempting morsels from local restaurants, caterers and event planners. Taste local Mexican food, pizza, cake, pasta, soups, candies, frozen beverages, salads, seafood and much more!

Fees/Admission Buy your tickets now!

Purchase at the Wilsonville Chamber of Commerce

$10.00 for adults (13 & over)

$5.00 for kids (6-12 years old)

children 5 & under are FREE!

The day of the event, tickets go up to $12.00/$7.00.

QC Newsletter Sept 2010 - Art Tech High School

Arts & Technology High School

Arts & Technology High School is an inviting, high energy, flexible, learning environment that provides personalized education for every student. Arts & Technology High School supports and ensures academic success through project-based learning, instructional technology, small learning groups, continuous input from enrolled students, and a community-based internship program.

The ATHS student body is hosting the First Ever Art Tech Fest!

Join us in Town Center Park, September 25th, between 12-5pm!

This family-friendly community event offers the chance for you to get to know ATHS students

and see their excellent work in action. Event attractions will include games, art activities,

entertainment, BBQ, and a bake sale!

Get your talent ready for our Open Mic Community Talent Show, a student art auction, an incredible Scholastic Book Fair and more! Proceeds from the book fair will help establish our school library.

For more information call 503-673-7375