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Wednesday
What is In Your Carpets??
Most homes have carpet in them somewhere, but one problem with carpeting is that it's a perfect home to microorganisms such as mold, mildew and dust mites. It is also a reservoir for everything you track indoors on your shoes: soil, lawn chemicals, lead dust, asbestos fibers from automotive brake linings, animal feces, and anything else found on the ground outdoors.
Wall-to wall carpeting is virtually impossible to clean thoroughly, but here are some tips to help:
1. Encourage family members to remove shoes upon entrance into the home. Pesticides, pollutants and dirt come indoors on shoes and are tracked onto carpets. If going shoeless is not acceptable to family members, suggest that they wear house shoes (that don't go outside), slippers or socks.
2. Vacuum two or more times per week. Frequent vacuuming helps reduce the level of dust mites, which trigger asthma and allergy attacks. It also means getting rid of surface dirt on carpets before it has a chance to get ground in. A vacuum cleaner with strong suction, rotating brushes and a HEPA filter, so the dirt and dust won't get blown back out in the exhaust, is best. Go back and forth over the same spot several times, especially in high traffic areas, to get all of the dirt and dust!
3. Clean up spills on carpets immediately to prevent stains. Soak up liquid spills by covering them with clean white (or light-colored) towels or paper towels. Scrape sticky substances off carpets with a spatula or spoon. Don't rub the spill. That will damage carpet fibers and make the stain spread. To clean the stain, mix 1 cup warm water and 1/2 teaspoon mild liquid soap, such as dishwashing liquid or fine fabric detergent. Apply a small amount, blot by pressing a clean white towel into the carpet and lift. Then repeat the process until the stain is removed. Don't scrub. Be patient. After stain is removed, rinse the area with a solution a few teaspoons of white vinegar to one cup water and blot with another clean towel.
4. Use household ingredients to clean carpet stains. Club soda removes red wine stains. Use an ice cube to harden gum and candle wax, then scrape off. Sprinkle greasy stains with baking soda, corn starch or corn meal. Let stand six hours or overnight. Then vacuum. Mix 1/3 cup vinegar with 2/3 cup warm water and apply to the stain. Then blot with a clean towel and repeat until the stain comes clean.
5. As a last resort carpet stain remover, try rubbing alcohol or hydrogen peroxide. Test first on a hidden spot of the carpet as either substance may lighten or bleach the carpet. Apply a small amount to the stain, then blot with a clean, white towel. Repeat until the stain is gone.
6. Use baking soda to remove odor from carpets. Carpet deodorizers and fresheners often contain fragrances that merely mask the smell. Baking soda soaks up the odor. Just sprinkle baking soda over the surface of the carpet. Let it stand for 15 - 30 minutes. Then vacuum.
7. Steam clean carpets with plain water. Don't bother with the detergent. Just use water and operate the machine as directed. The hot water will remove a considerable amount of dirt, even without detergent. Alternatively, use a mixture of 1 cup white vinegar and 2-1/2 gallons of water. (Add another cup of vinegar for a stronger solution.) This is an effective way to remove shampoo residues from earlier cleaning attempts.
8. Ventilate well during and after carpet cleaning. To speed drying time and prevent mold growth, keep windows open and use fans. Avoid carpet cleaning on humid or damp days.
Information provided by Web MD
Wall-to wall carpeting is virtually impossible to clean thoroughly, but here are some tips to help:
1. Encourage family members to remove shoes upon entrance into the home. Pesticides, pollutants and dirt come indoors on shoes and are tracked onto carpets. If going shoeless is not acceptable to family members, suggest that they wear house shoes (that don't go outside), slippers or socks.
2. Vacuum two or more times per week. Frequent vacuuming helps reduce the level of dust mites, which trigger asthma and allergy attacks. It also means getting rid of surface dirt on carpets before it has a chance to get ground in. A vacuum cleaner with strong suction, rotating brushes and a HEPA filter, so the dirt and dust won't get blown back out in the exhaust, is best. Go back and forth over the same spot several times, especially in high traffic areas, to get all of the dirt and dust!
3. Clean up spills on carpets immediately to prevent stains. Soak up liquid spills by covering them with clean white (or light-colored) towels or paper towels. Scrape sticky substances off carpets with a spatula or spoon. Don't rub the spill. That will damage carpet fibers and make the stain spread. To clean the stain, mix 1 cup warm water and 1/2 teaspoon mild liquid soap, such as dishwashing liquid or fine fabric detergent. Apply a small amount, blot by pressing a clean white towel into the carpet and lift. Then repeat the process until the stain is removed. Don't scrub. Be patient. After stain is removed, rinse the area with a solution a few teaspoons of white vinegar to one cup water and blot with another clean towel.
4. Use household ingredients to clean carpet stains. Club soda removes red wine stains. Use an ice cube to harden gum and candle wax, then scrape off. Sprinkle greasy stains with baking soda, corn starch or corn meal. Let stand six hours or overnight. Then vacuum. Mix 1/3 cup vinegar with 2/3 cup warm water and apply to the stain. Then blot with a clean towel and repeat until the stain comes clean.
5. As a last resort carpet stain remover, try rubbing alcohol or hydrogen peroxide. Test first on a hidden spot of the carpet as either substance may lighten or bleach the carpet. Apply a small amount to the stain, then blot with a clean, white towel. Repeat until the stain is gone.
6. Use baking soda to remove odor from carpets. Carpet deodorizers and fresheners often contain fragrances that merely mask the smell. Baking soda soaks up the odor. Just sprinkle baking soda over the surface of the carpet. Let it stand for 15 - 30 minutes. Then vacuum.
7. Steam clean carpets with plain water. Don't bother with the detergent. Just use water and operate the machine as directed. The hot water will remove a considerable amount of dirt, even without detergent. Alternatively, use a mixture of 1 cup white vinegar and 2-1/2 gallons of water. (Add another cup of vinegar for a stronger solution.) This is an effective way to remove shampoo residues from earlier cleaning attempts.
8. Ventilate well during and after carpet cleaning. To speed drying time and prevent mold growth, keep windows open and use fans. Avoid carpet cleaning on humid or damp days.
Information provided by Web MD
Monday
Tips to Hire a Carpet Cleaning Company
Inviting a professional carpet cleaner into your home can be a tough decision. Looking for somebody who will take care of your carpets the way that you would doesn't always happen. You can improve your chances of finding the best carpet cleaning company in your area by making sure you get all the information you can ahead of time.
Make sure the company is certified. Certification ensures that your carpet cleaning professional has taken steps to educate themselves in the best carpet care and carpet cleaning techniques available. The largest is the Institute for Cleaning Restoration Certification (IICRC).
What kind of guarantee is offered? If there is a problem with the performance of the carpet cleaning professional, make sure the guarantee provides for a follow up cleaning at no charge. It is usually best to contact the professional right away as most guarantees last between 14-30 days.
Make sure to get a full list of services included in a price quote. It is best to have a list of all the basics steps the carpet cleaning professional will be performing such as pre-spraying or pre-treating the carpet and basic stain spotting. Find out ahead of time the charges for extra services such as such as pet odor removal or tough stain removals.
Who will be actually coming to your home and what are their qualifications? If employees come to clean your carpet important questions should be asked such as: do they wear uniforms? are all employees safely identifiable? does the company guarantee the work if it is a subcontractor?
Find out exactly what methods are used to clean your carpet. Understanding some basic differences in carpet cleaning techniques will help you to choose what is best for your carpet and ultimately who the best professional for the job is.
Steam cleaning may be best for those who suffer from asthma and allergies. With steam cleaning, you can get rid of most fungi, dust mites as well as viruses. It is recommended that you steam clean your carpets at least once every two years depending on how many people live in your household and how often they walk over a particular carpet.
Dry powder carpet cleaning is a method to clean your carpets without soaking them. A powder is spread onto your carpet, and is agitated and worked into the carpet with either an orbital floor machine with a round plastic bristle brush or a machine with counter rotating plastic brushes. This powder acts like thousands of little sponges scrubbing and absorbing dirt from the carpet as it is agitated. After the powder dries, in only a few minutes, the carpet is vacuumed to remove the sponges and the floor is ready to be used.
Shampoo cleaning, also referred to as encapsulation, involves the application of a shampoo to the carpet. This shampoo absorbs soil and then crystallizes. It is then agitated by a brush mounted on a floor machine and vacuumed up. Drying time is from one to two hours.
Now you know all the important questions to ask a carpet cleaning company before you sign any agreement with them. One last tip is to ask for references. If they do a good job, they won’t mind giving you references.
Good Luck
The Lift Buddy
The Ultimate Solution in Easy Furniture Lifting!
We've all heard the warnings to take care care of your back! Yet when we have to lift something heavy most of us resort to the easiest position of bending over and lifting, putting a strain on the back and possibly causing an injury! However, there is a solution, with the the patented Lift Buddy, a carpet cleaning tool used by professionals. You can lift heavy couches, dressers, tables, and beds without strain! Simply place the tip of the Lift Buddy under the edge of the piece of furniture you want to lift and firmly press down on the handle and the Lift Buddy raises the furniture so that you can place a slider under the leg. Repeat the process on all 4 legs and now you can easily move the furniture around the room, or clean the floors without any strain on your back.
Who is the Lift Buddy for?
The Lift Buddy is for everyone who wants to easily mange furniture moving or clean hard to reach places underneath furniture. It doesn’t matter if you are a tiny woman or a husky man, the Lift Buddy is a tool that will protect your back. Why run the risk of an injury when you can use the Lift Buddy?
Who Developed the Lift Buddy?
The Lift Buddy was developed by a professional carpet cleaner who knew that there had to be a better way to move heavy pieces of furniture in the homes he cleaned in. So he went to work and created the patented Lift Buddy. Thousands have been sold throughout the world to carpet cleaners and now it is available to you the home owner.
How does it work?
The handle of the Lift Buddy has a rubber grip, so that you can hold firmly. The strong metal handle is designed to give you the leverage you need to EASILY lift the corners of any type of furniture. The non-marking wheels are designed to help you move or roll slightly as you lift the furniture. The tip is tapered so it will slide under that edge of the furniture to give the lift power. Be sure to watch the video to see how it works.
Simply place the tip of the Lift Buddy under the edge fo the furniture that you want to place a slider under and apply pressure on the rubber handle. Lift just high enough to place the slider under the leg. Repeat the same process on each corner of the piece you are wanting to move and then slide it with ease.
We've all heard the warnings to take care care of your back! Yet when we have to lift something heavy most of us resort to the easiest position of bending over and lifting, putting a strain on the back and possibly causing an injury! However, there is a solution, with the the patented Lift Buddy, a carpet cleaning tool used by professionals. You can lift heavy couches, dressers, tables, and beds without strain! Simply place the tip of the Lift Buddy under the edge of the piece of furniture you want to lift and firmly press down on the handle and the Lift Buddy raises the furniture so that you can place a slider under the leg. Repeat the process on all 4 legs and now you can easily move the furniture around the room, or clean the floors without any strain on your back.
- The Lift Buddy allows you to lift the furniture with one hand, leaving the other hand free
- The Lift Buddy is easy on your back
- The Lift Buddy protects you from costly medical expenses due to injuries
- The Lift Buddy is a "one man or woman" tool. It is light weight yet heavy duty
- The Lift Buddy is great for rearranging the furniture
Who is the Lift Buddy for?
The Lift Buddy is for everyone who wants to easily mange furniture moving or clean hard to reach places underneath furniture. It doesn’t matter if you are a tiny woman or a husky man, the Lift Buddy is a tool that will protect your back. Why run the risk of an injury when you can use the Lift Buddy?
Who Developed the Lift Buddy?
The Lift Buddy was developed by a professional carpet cleaner who knew that there had to be a better way to move heavy pieces of furniture in the homes he cleaned in. So he went to work and created the patented Lift Buddy. Thousands have been sold throughout the world to carpet cleaners and now it is available to you the home owner.
How does it work?
The handle of the Lift Buddy has a rubber grip, so that you can hold firmly. The strong metal handle is designed to give you the leverage you need to EASILY lift the corners of any type of furniture. The non-marking wheels are designed to help you move or roll slightly as you lift the furniture. The tip is tapered so it will slide under that edge of the furniture to give the lift power. Be sure to watch the video to see how it works.
Simply place the tip of the Lift Buddy under the edge fo the furniture that you want to place a slider under and apply pressure on the rubber handle. Lift just high enough to place the slider under the leg. Repeat the same process on each corner of the piece you are wanting to move and then slide it with ease.
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