QC Newsletters April 2011 - Coupon

April Showers Bring May Flowers....

and dirty carpets!

Clean 3 Rooms and Get A Hall or Stairs Free

One coupon per household, not valid on commercial/rental properties, not to be combined

with any other offers.

Expires 4/30/11

QC Newsletters April 2011 - Removing Spots and Stains

Removing Spots and Stains

Step One: Absorb the spill

Blot liquids with a dry, white absorbent cloth or plain white paper towels (no prints or colors). Use of a printed or colored material may transfer ink or dye to your damp carpet!

Start at the outside of the spot and continue toward the center to prevent the stain from spreading. Blot until barely damp. Semi-solids like food spills may need scooping up with a spoon. Solid, dried bits can be vacuumed up.

WARNING!!! Do not scrub! Scrubbing can damage the carpet because fraying and texture change is the likely result. Use a soft white cloth to blot the spot.

Step Two: Treat the spot or stain

Use a CRI Seal of Approval carpet spotter. Check out www.carpet-rug.org for a list of Seal of Approval spot removers and cleaning solutions. Make sure to add one to your shopping list before an emergency arises. Though these have been laboratory tested, make sure you have pre tested any cleaner on a hidden area of your carpet.

Follow the product’s directions carefully. Generally speaking, apply a small amount of the cleaner to a white cloth and work in gently, from the edges to the center. Blot: don’t scrub. You may need to do this serveral times to remove the spot.

What if your don’t have a CRI approved carpet cleaning handy? Try one of these home-made remedies:

Plain Water: Water often works better than untested carpet spotters

Detergent solution: Mix ¼ teaspoon of a clear (nonbleach, nonlanolin) dishwashing liquid with 1 cup warm water. Try this own spilled wine and smeared chocolate. Never use laundry detergent: it may contain bleach or simply be too harsh.

Use a white vinegar solution: Mix 1 cup white (not red wine or cider) vinegar with 1 cup water. White vinegar (5 percent acetic acid) is sometime effective on tannin (weak vegetable dye found in tea and coffee), and it leaves no residue. However, be careful because acids can set some other dye stains.

Still need help??? Call us! 503-638-4100

QC Newsletters April 2011 - Connections Convention 2011

2011 Connections Confernece and Exhibition

April 13 - 16th

Clearwater Florida

Ongoing education is the key to giving our customers superior carpet cleaning. This year we will be attending Connections Conference and Exhibition in April. We will be learning about new cleaning techniques, cleaning solutions and products plus the latest trends in carpet cleaning.

In addition, we will discover new research, the most up-to-date information, and the best tools available in the carpet cleaning industry today. This will enable us to provide our customers

with the best cleaning service possible.

Being an IICRC (Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification) Certified Firm means keeping up on education. All of our technicians are required to be certified in carpet cleaning. They have to take continuing education classes in order to keep their certification. This allows them to have the knowledge needed to properly clean and repair your carpet. Following is a list of certifications that our technicians hold:

Carpet Cleaning

Odor Control

Upholstery and Fabric Cleaning

Carpet Repair and Reinstallation

Journey Textile Cleaner

Commercial Carpet Maintenance

Color Repair

Education is the key to successful cleaning; the Connections Conference is one way to ensure this happens. We look forward to returning with knowledge to better serve our customers!

QC Newsletters April 2011 - Spring into Cleaning

Spring into Cleaning

With April showers and May flowers come dust and pollen that can leave your home in desperate need of a seasonal makeover. Spring cleaning may not be one’s idea of fun in the sun, but the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) has a few tips to make cleaning a breeze.

HVAC filters - Use quality electrostatic filters that attract particles to the filter. To keep filters in top shape, clean once per month.

Control moisture and humidity - Maintaining humidity at 50 percent or below prevents the growth of mold and the infestation of dust mites; two of the most common allergens.

Increase vacuum frequency - Since about 75% of carpet soil is dry particulate, vacuuming more often prevents soil from embedding deep into carpets. Vacuum heavy-traffic areas slowly and repeatedly.

Use high efficiency filter bags - High-Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) double-lined vacuum filter bags filter out 99% of particles that cause respiratory irritation.

For professional cleaning jobs, look for an IICRC-Certified Firm - Confirm their technician’s training and certification in the type of work to be performed and always obtain a written estimate.

For more information and helpful tips go to http://www.certifiedcleaners.org/ts_springCleaning.shtml

Quick and Clean Services, LLC is an IICRC certified firm.

Call us today to schedule a Free Quote!

QC Newsletters March 2011 - Spring Cleaning Coupon

Spring Cleaning Coupon

Clean 3 Rooms of Carpet and Get an

Upholstered Chair Cleaned for FREE!

*One coupon per household, not valid on commercial/rental properties, not to be combined with any other offers. Expires 3/31/11

QC Newsletters March 2011 - Why Clean Your Carpet?

Why Clean Your Carpet?

Cleaning will Preserve the Life and Beauty of Your Carpet

Cleaning will Improve Your Indoor Air Quality

Cleaning will Avoid Premature Replacement Costs and Disposal in Landfills.

You have nothing to lose except carpet stains, spots, odors and dirt!

Call today for your Free Quote!

QC Newsletters March 2011 - Connections Conventions April 2011

Ongoing education is the key to giving our customers superior carpet cleaning. In April, we will be returning to the Connections Conference and Exhibition. We will be learning about new cleaning techniques, cleaning solutions and products plus the latest trends in carpet cleaning. Stay tuned for more information in next months newsletter!

QC Newsletters March 2011 - You don't have to be Wonder Woman!

You Don’t Have To Be Wonder Woman!

Let Us Help You Lasso Those Dirty Jobs Around Your House!

Ultrasonic Blind Cleaning

***Clean 5 blinds and get one free!***

Vinyl/Metal ¾”- 1” slats $10.00-$12.00 each

Vinyl/Metal 1 ½”- 2” slats $20.00-$25.00 each

Wood/Faux Wood 2” slats $20.00-$25.00 each

Fabric $20.00-25.00 each

Drop off at our office and pickup 24 hours later Monday-Thursday

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Area Rug Cleaning

***20% off Cash & Carry***

Drop off your area rug for a deep cleaning and you’ll get 20% off!

Can’t bring your area rug in to us?

We offer Surface Cleaning at your home.

5x7 area rugs starting at $35.00*

8x10 area rugs starting at $80.00*

10x12 area rugs starting at $120.00*

Need a Deeper Cleaning at our warehouse?

5x7 area rugs starting at $52.50*

8x10 area rugs starting at $120.00*

10x12 area rugs starting at $180.00*

*Does not include any specialty treatments . (Pet, odor, deodorizing, etc) Starting prices based on synthetic carpet fibers only. Pickup/delivery charges may apply. Not to be combined with any other offers. Restrictions may apply. Call for details.

QC Newsletters March 2011 - Unseen Danger

UNSEEN DANGER

The House Dust Mite

The causes and effects of allergies have long been known and can be a serious health threat. Still allergies seems to be on the increase. They are an unwanted response of the immune system resulting in inflammation of the eyes and nose (rhinitis), lungs (asthma) and skin (eczema). It is estimated that allergies affect some 40% of the population at some time and the percentage is on the increase.

One controllable culprit in the battle with allergens is the house dust mite, a microscopic insect which is found in our indoor environment. The bedroom is particularly vulnerable for allergy sufferers as we spend one third of our life in bed and a good deal of other time dressing and preparing for the day. We shed skin (which is food to the dust mite) into our sleeping environment collected by the linens, pillows, mattress and carpet. All these areas are ideal breeding grounds for the dust mite.

It is the dust mite waste,and not the mites themselves, that triggers asthmatic and allergic attacks. Research has revealed this trigger is a microscopic protein in the mite excrement called Der pl.

The mites’ droppings are coated in an enzymatic slimy substance, which after drying become mixed with other particles forming household dust.

Mites live on carpets, pillows, upholstered furniture, blankets, mattresses, in the air handling system, etc.

Dust Mite Facts

* The average dust mite is 0.5 mm long, not visible to the naked eye. Over 7,000 can fit on a fingernail.

* A dust mite molts several times during its life producing 200 times its weight in waste and will lay 300 eggs.

* Each mite produces 40 to 100 feces pellets per day.

* Dust mites are among the most common causes of asthma.