QC Newsletter May - Mothers Day Special

Mothers Day Special

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QC Newsletter May 2018 - Techniques to Keep Your Carpet Clean Longer

Techniques to Keep Your Carpet Clean Longer

One of your carpets main benefits is that it serves as a home air filter.  It traps dirt and allergens in its fibers and making the air healthier and safer to breathe. One square foot of carpet can trap as much as a pound of dirt and dust so it’s important to plan out a cleaning regimen that combines regular vacuuming with periodic professional cleanings. 

Vacuuming the floors weekly can significantly impact the appearance and enhance the health of your home. Using a vacuum that contains a HEPA filter or microfiltration  system on your carpets and rugs helps remove particles from the surface of your carpet. Twice weekly is even better! It’s recommended to have your carpets professionally cleaned every 12-18 months, making a cleaner, healthier  living environment.

When choosing a carpet cleaning professional, there are many things to consider. Our company is an IICRC certified firm.  So what are the benefits of hiring an ICRC certifed firm? Just as any professional performs at a higher level of competency in their fields, IICRC Certified Technicians set themselves apart through training, experience, and comprehensive examination. The examinations consist of the successful completion of one or more of the 28 certifications courses available. An    IICRC Certified Firm must first employ one or more IICRC Certified Technicians and apply with the IICRC to become a Certified Firm.  They also promise to adhere to the IICRC Code of Ethics, be current in their business insurance and licensee requirements, and can proudly display the IICRC logo on their company website and    vehicles.

After a thorough cleaning, to resist everyday staining and soiling of your carpet,  our cleaning service can add protectant that coats the fibers of your carpet, area rug, upholstery, etc to allow you a window of opportunity to clean up a spill before it causes permanent damage.

Keeping your carpets cleaned on a regular schedule can give them a revitalized look and feel. Increase the life of your carpet and protects your investment.  These helpful tips can also reduce allergens and bacteria.  Creating a safer, healthier environment in your home or office. 

Call us today for you free quote on carpet cleaning today at 503-638-4100.

QC Newsletter May 2018 - How to Care For Your Area Rugs

How to Care For Your Area Rugs by Ruth Travis

Padding – A quality pad used under your rug helps protect it from damage, wear and slippage. Every rug needs one. For a flat weave, use rubber waffle pad and for a thick hand knotted or tufted, use rubber backed synthetic felt.  Always replace the pad if the rug has had pet contamination.

Vacuuming – Like most carpeting, rugs should be vacuumed at least weekly to remove dry soil, lint, and hair. If in an entryway, vacuum more often. Be cautious not to vacuum the fringe with your brush bar! Use the end of a vacuum hose from a canister vacuum. Every few months turn the rug face down on a clean, dry smooth surface and vacuum to vibrate out the embedded dry soil.

Rotation – To ensure even wear, your rug should be rotated. Depending on the traffic, the rotation may vary from every six months to once a year.

Spot and Spill Procedures

Make sure that you safely and immediately clean up spots and spills before they set.

1. Scoop up or scrape the solids off of the carpet or rug
2. Soak or blot up the excess liquid by blotting with a clean absorbent material. Do not brush or scrub the stain.
3. Always work from the edge of the spot inwards
4. Then spot clean with a WoolSafe-approved spotter www.woolsafeusa.org/consumerproducts  or mild liquid laundry    detergent solution mixed 1/2 teaspoon with 1-quart water. Apply small quantities at a time, applied to a cloth, NOT directly to the spot; work into the spot with a small brush or sponge
5. Do not over wet.  Blot dry until most of the moisture has been absorbed and color is no longer visible on the towel.
6. Rinse area thoroughly with a mixture of 6-parts water to one part white distilled vinegar. Avoid wetting the rug’s backing.
7. Dry completely. A fan or cool hair dryer can be used to speed up the drying process.
8. Some stains or animal contamination you may find impossible to remove completely in which case the assistance of a professional may be required.
9. For stains that do not come out using these methods, contact us at 503-638-4100 for a free quote!

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