QC Newsletter February 2018 - Leather Cleaning

Leather Cleaning

There are several types of leathers and finishes.  No two should be treated and cared for exactly the same. So, those one-type-clean-all, do-it-yourself cleaning products can actually create more harm than good.  Certified    technicians are trained to recognize and care for all types of leather. They are able to respond with custom cleaning techniques and procedures that minimize problems before they arise and return leather furnishing to a clean, sanitary state.  

QC Newsletter February 2018 - Walk Off Mats

Walk Off Mats!

This time of year walk off  mats are especially important.  Tracking in dirt, pine needles, debris, mud that gets ground into your carpet can be lessened with walk off mats!  So grab a mat and help save your carpets life!

QC Newsletter February 2018 - How to Keep Your Home Clean and Healthy All Year!

How to Keep Your Home Clean and Healthy All Year!

Why is Winter the Best Time for Cleaning?

You’re cooped up inside. The risk of colds, flu, virus and allergies are rampant. Dirt, germs, food particles, grease, dust, pet dander, asphalt, pollen, mold, dead skin cells and other debris settles down in carpets, bedding and  upholstery. Your environment may look clean but it’s very unhealthy. You have heard the hype about indoor air being more polluted then outdoor air? It’s true!

4 Ways You Can Get a Healthier Home

1. Safe powerful cleaning agents made specifically to get the best cleaning results.

2. No mold or allergen growth because your carpet dries fast.

3.  Hot water extraction is 180 degrees or higher for carpet, tile and upholstery to kill germs.

4.  Soils are extracted outside into our powerful van mounted machine so no germs get cross contaminated.

This system is designed to go way beyond most cleaners.

You will get the cleanest carpet possible with a system that leaves no residue for a healthy, clean carpet. 

Call for an appointment today for a FREE written quote!
503-638-4100

QC Newsletter February 2018 - What to Know Before Hiring a Carpet Cleaner

What to Know Before Hiring a Carpet Cleaner

Not all carpet cleaning companies are created equal. While most companies promise quality service for a low price, you may not always get it.

Industry training and certifications
Ask what types of professional training a company's technicians have received. A professional carpet cleaning company should employ people that hold the Carpet Cleaning Technician certification by the Institute  of Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Certification.

Carpet cleaning experience and reviews
Knowledge comes not only with education, but experience. Ask how long a company has been in    business and check social media sites, search engines.

Carpet cleaning price
If a price sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Typically, you get what you pay for, and price should never be the main reason for choosing a carpet cleaning company. Always read the fine print on advertised  specials.

Carpet cleaning method
The IICRC defines the five main principles of carpet cleaning as:
Dry soil removal - Thorough vacuuming helps to remove dry soils from carpet fibers.

Soil suspension - The application of the proper pre-treatment agent to loosen soils from carpet fibers. There are four characteristics of soil suspension: application of chemicals, use of heat or temperature to speed up chemical reactions, agitation of carpet fibers to aid in distribution of chemicals and dwell time to complete chemical reaction.

Soil extraction - The most common method from removing soils from carpet is the hot water extraction method, also known as steam cleaning.

Grooming - Grooming of carpet helps eliminate matting of carpet and distribute cleaning agents.

Drying - With normal temperature and humidity conditions, carpet should take no longer than 24 hours to dry. Use of air movers, ceiling fans and, with the right conditions, the outdoor environment (opening windows) can speed the drying process. The ideal dry time for carpet should be around six to eight hours.

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QC Newsletter January 2018 - Referral Reward Program

Referral Reward Program

How to get Free Cash Or Free Cleaning Through our Referral Reward Program!

For each new client we receive as a referral from you, We will send you a certificate worth 10% of what that client spends with us.  The referral certificate can be redeemed for CASH OR SERVICES!

Your choice.

QC Newsletter January 2018 - Vacuuming for your health

Vacuuming for your health

Reducing vacuum frequencies hurts a carpet’s life and appearance but these cuts can also adversely impact indoor air quality. Most people are aware that outdoor air pollution can damage their health, but they may not know that indoor air quality can have a similar effect. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) studies of human exposure to air pollutants indicate that indoor air levels of many pollutants may be five times higher than outdoor levels.According to the American Lung Association, indoor air quality can cause or contribute to the development of chronic lung diseases such as asthma. It is estimated 40 million individuals in the United States are affected by allergies. Allergies weaken the immune system, draining a person’s energy and leaving them more susceptible to infectious diseases caused by viruses and bacteria. Allergic reactions can range from mildly uncomfortable to life threatening, as in a severe asthma attack. The estimated number of people with asthma has risen more than 59 percent since 1970. The number of asthma-related deaths has also increased.The largest source of indoor air pollution is from the common dust mite.Asthmatics are not allergic to living mites but to the airborne feces of mites and, to a much lesser extent, to the dead mites. Living mites are difficult to remove from carpet but their feces are readily removed from carpets by proper cleaning. When a carpet is regularly cleaned, it will not and cannot contain enough allergen to affect people. The proper maintenance of carpet completely prevents trouble from that source.A recent study concludes that carpets may benefit indoor air quality by acting as a filter for indoor air, trapping and holding dust mites, pollutants, and allergens such as pollen, pet dander and molds, which play an important role in allergic diseases. The key to maintaining good indoor air quality is to clean this filter regularly, i.e., remove these pollutants through vacuuming.The science shows regular vacuuming is important and necessary, not just to protect and maintain carpets appearance, but for hygienic reasons, as well.

QC Newsletter January 2018 - Wacky Fun Facts

Wacky Fun Facts

1)  Almost two-thirds of the earths surface is covered by water. If the earth were flat, water would cover everything in a layer two miles deep!

2)  Jupiter is a planet made entirely of gases.

3)  There is no word that rhymes with orange.

4)  Water is the only substance on earth that is lighter as a solid than a liquid.

5)  96% of Egypt is made up of the desert sands of the Sahara.

6)  The Amazon rain forest supplies one-fifth of the world’s oxygen!

7)  The earth is over 330,000 times smaller than the sun.

8)  There are over six billion people living on Earth!

9)  97% of the earth’s water is undrinkable!

10)  On a clear night, the human eye can see between 2,000 and 3,000 stars in the sky.