| " ServiceMaster in Oro Valley does excellent work cleaning our carpets and tiles. We highly recommend them. " Brian & Linda Hudgel, Tucson |
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| The amazing Dyson vacuum. |
| "Baking soda works well for neutralizing odors in the carpet. Sprinkle area and let sit for a couple of hours, then vacuum up." |
| "Never use bleach in an attempt to fade stains the result is unpredictable. |
Mildew under your office mat ? On a number of occasions we have come across stained carpet caused by mildew growing under an office mat. These stains are hard or impossible to remove and range in color from dark brown to a light tan. The problem is that cement is porous and will let moisture pass through unless it has been sealed. Normally the rising moisture simply evaporates, but once trapped for months under an "airtight" office mat, mildew may form. Check your office mat occasionally. If you ever feel dampness or the carpet has a cooler, softer touch than the carpet outside the mat, we strongly recommend you get into the habit of taking the mat off a day or two once a month. I've seen Mildew form and severely stain in less than four month. Tips on vacuuming Frequent vacuuming is the best maintenance you can do for your carpet. An upright vacuum cleaner with rotating brushes works the best. Pay particular attention to thresholds and the first 4 feet of any entrance - here you will find up to 65 % of the dirt in that room. Use your crevice tool attachment to vacuum along the baseboards. Not only will you pick up a lot of dust, but this is also one of the best indoor pest controls you can do without spraying chemicals. Vacuuming certain orientals rugs can be difficult as their dense texture really traps dirt well. A great trick is to turn them over and vacuum the backside using an upright vacuum. The rotating brushes will vibrate the backing, thus letting gravity release, what sometimes amounts to piles of dust and silt. Door mats & runners Door mats and runners can be a great way to protect your carpet. A high quality doormat, that is shaken or changed regularly will be your best defense up front. Consider a 'double': one coarse mat outside the most used entrance followed by a carpet sample on the other side of the threshold. Runners are great for hallways where traffic is confined. Today they are affordable and quite durable. You may also consider runners in front of couches or a carpet sample beneath "the favorite recliner." Sun rays that bleach An age old bleaching agent is sun rays. Slowly but surely they will fade colors in your upholstery and carpets. The stronger the color, the more fading you can expect. Bright colored Oriental rugs are prime candidates. Over time the UV rays can also degrade the texture of your carpet, be sure to use blinds when direct sunlight from a high angle enters your home. Check that no leather furniture gets direct exposure as well - dyed leather will not only fade, but age much faster when exposed. Special spotting Ball Point Ink: Use hair spray and be sure to rinse the entire area well with water when finished. Blot thoroughly to get all water and residues out. Blood Stains: Flush with cold salt water (1 tablespoon pr. qt). Avoid hot water as heat will set the blood stain. Then blot. Candle Wax: Put a brown paper bag over the dried wax and run a hot iron over it. The bag will absorb the hot wax. Grass Stains: Apply rubbing alcohol liberally to stained areas. Rinse well and blot. Gum: Freeze the gum with ice and use a dull knife to remove. Urin Stain: Blot as much as possible, apply baking soda and let sit until next day where you vacuum up. This will deodorize as well as soak up residues. |
| " A cleaning process consist of four components: Time, Agitation, Chemical and Temperature. |