QC Newsletter October 2015 - Halloween Events

Halloween Events

Haunted house: Fright Town
October 7 - 31, 2015
Get three scary attractions for one price at Fright Town, under Veterans Memorial Coliseum in the Rose Quarter.
Closed Mon. & Tues.



Haunted house: 13th Door
Oct. 9 - Nov. 7, 2015
The 13th Door Haunted House is at 3855 SW Murray Blvd. in Beaverton.



Haunted yard
October 5 - 31, 2015
Davis Graveyard in Milwaukie any day, or after dusk to see the lights, or wait for special effects Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings. Free.



Pumpkin regatta festival
October 17, 2015
West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta is a race across the lake in giant pumpkins, plus a 5K run, pumpkin carving, music, entertainment, kids’ crafts, costume contest, and food & drink vendors in Tualatin. Free.




Howloween at the zoo
October 31, 2015
Kids 3 to 11 will enjoy scavenger hunts, goody bags, and activities like watching animals eat pumpkins during Howloween at the Oregon Zoo.


Haunted house in Hubbard
October 9 - 31, 2015
Milburn’s Haunted Manor has two attractions and covered lines to stay dry in Hubbard.

QC Newsletter October 2015 - Area Rug Cleaning

Area Rug Cleaning

Sixty-four percent of U.S. homeowners have rugs in their homes (survey conducted by the IICRC) but only 40 percent clean them on a regular basis. Like carpets, rugs require proper maintenance to
retain their appearance and durability.

Area rugs tend to be made of more delicate fibers, questionable dyes and woven constructions that can easily be damaged by do-it-yourself procedures or even professionals without adequate training and experience.

Certified technicians are trained to recognize different fibers, constructions and types of carpet and rugs, along with their potential problems. They have the equipment, training and experience to restore the beauty of carpet and rugs — improving the look of your home or business and protecting the indoor environment, as well as your investment.

For more information go to:
http://www.iicrc.org/consumers/care/rug-cleaning/

Call us today to get your area rug scheduled to clean!

QC Newsletter September 2015 - Mini Caramel Apple Pops

Mini Caramel Apple Pops

Here's the recipe:
Ingredients:

- 1-2 Apples
- popsicle sticks (cut in half for shorter sticks)
- caramel dip
-Toppings
(peanuts, pretzels, oreos, cookies, caramel corn, m&m’s)

Use a melon scooper to scoop out mini apple balls.
Insert a popsicle stick on the side with the skin. Dip the apple ball in caramel, and dip again in preferred toppings.

Enjoy!

QC Newsletter September 2015 - Halloween is just around the corner......

Halloween is just around the corner...

Don’t forget to check out next months 

newsletter for those spooktacular places to be scared or just have fun!

Haunted Houses!

Pumpkin Patches!

Corn Mazes! .....

All coming to a town near you....bwhahahahaha!!

QC Newsletter September 2015 - Back to School Specials

Back to School Specials

Clean 3 Rooms, Get a Hall or Stairs Free!

Clean a Couch & Get Your Ottoman Cleaned Free!

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

Expires 9/30/15

QC Newsletter September 2015 - Three Reasons to Get Your Carpets Cleaned

Three Reasons to Get Your Carpets Cleaned

1.  Your home will look beautiful!  You can keep an environment your family and friends will enjoy being in.  Your carpet strongly reflects your entire home.  Half of the first impression is based on the appearance of your carpet and floors.  Stain-free carpet leaves a great first impression.

2.  You’ll save money by your carpet lasting longer!  Maintenance is always cheaper that replacement.  Carpet and rug manufacturers recommend professional cleaning at least every 12 months.  In fact, many carpet warranties require IICRC certified   professional cleaning at least every 12 -18 months or your warranty is void.  Proper cleaning helps carpet last much longer.

3.  You’ll have a healthier home!  The EPA (Environment Protection Agency) recommends homes with children or pets have carpet cleaned every 6-12 months.  Proper cleaning actually improves the health of your home by removing pollens, mold spores, dander, pollutants and soils.

QC Newsletter September 2015 - The Real Reason Why Your Tile, Grout and Floors Get So Dirty!

The Real Reason Why Your Tile, Grout and Floors Get So Dirty!

Mopping is the primary problem.  Yes, mopping and cleaning should be done regularly but the cleaning has to be done properly.  The biggest mistake is using too much floor cleaner with no rinse.  Believe it or not, too much floor detergent causes a build up that actually makes your floors look dirtier.

Rinse your floor!  Every second or third cleaning, you  should clean your floors with pure water.  Avoid vinegar because vinegar can break down any sealants that may be applied grout or floor.

What about your dirty grout?

Those little liens between your tile can be difficult, if not near impossible to mop thoroughly.  The grout lines dip down below the tile, which causes your mop to never come in contact with the grout.

Using a brush to clean in the grout lines may be required for severe soil build up.  However, brushing each grout line can be VERY time consuming.  One alternative is   using a floor machine that’s designed to brush the tile and extract the dirty water.  This can be more beneficial then mopping.

How to Keep Your Tile and Grout Sparkling Clean

The best preventative measure to help your grout clean up easily is to have a professional grout sealer applied.  This is something that “should” be done immediately after installation, however most tile installers don’t do it for you.  The lack of grout sealer and improper grout sealer is a big reason why grout gets so dirty.  

You’ll get sparkling clean tile and grout when we deep clean with our high pressured  extraction system.  Call today for a FREE estimate!