With pets at home, urine accidents are bound to happen once in a while and they can leave behind a very unpleasant odor. Removing pet odor from carpet can seem like a daunting task, but knowing the right steps to take will make it a success in the end. If you need to remove general...
Carpet and Rug Cleaning
In many cases, carpet cleaning, rug cleaning, and upholstery cleaning may be something you can handle yourself. But for more extreme cases, you may need to hire the services of a professional. Whether you’re looking for tips on stain removal or searching for information about professional steam cleaning, you’ll find the answers you need right here.
No matter how careful you are, spills and stains happen. Unfortunately it’s extraordinarily difficult for amateurs to clean upholstery without leaving telltale rings or light spots. That’s why furniture manufacturers and retailers recommend the same solution: For the best results, have upholstered pieces cleaned by a professional. Here are some of the cleaning terms you’re...
Carpet cleaning processes vary widely, but in many respects, professional carpet cleaning services are defined by the type of equipment the company uses. Three types of cleaning equipment predominate, for very good reason: They’re the ones endorsed most frequently by leading carpet manufacturers. As a result, most pros opt for these cleaning methods: Steam extraction...
Every profession has its own insider terminology, and carpet cleaning is no exception. Let’s look at 12 terms you might encounter as you talk with your carpet cleaning professional. Browning – The effect created when stains reappear because soil residue or old, dark-colored stains rise to the carpet surface. Builder – Compounds added to cleaning...
There’s no way to avoid it. No matter how often you clean, routine dirt tracked in on a daily basis can quickly make carpets look dingy. Regular vacuuming removes some of this dirt, but much of it settles deep into the pile beyond the reach of traditional vacuums and home-based carpet cleaning equipment. Unfortunately those...
The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI), a carpet industry trade association, has developed a comprehensive program to test the effectiveness of different carpet cleaning products and methods. To accomplish this, the CRI turned to NASA for assistance. Scientists collected real-world soil samples from around the country and analyzed them to identify the primary compounds. They...
The Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) recommends upholstered furniture be professionally cleaned every 12 to 18 months. Why? Professional methods are more effective than DIY efforts and the equipment is significantly more powerful so it removes soil, dirt, stains and deeply embedded contaminants much more efficiently. In general, upholstery cleaning services tend...
Textile producers and furniture manufacturers recommend having upholstered furniture cleaned every 12 to 18 months under routine conditions. The best time to clean upholstery is before visible dirt appears on the surface, so if your household includes pets and kids or you entertain on a regular basis, more frequent cleanings will help keep stains and...
When your upholstered furniture begins looking dingy or dreary, it’s time to contact a professional cleaning company. Whether the furniture in question is a beloved treasure or a serviceable sofa that’s seen one too many spills, finding the right cleaning company can seem like a daunting task. Upholstered furniture looks better and lasts longer if...
Top carpet manufacturers in the US recommend deep cleaning every 12 to 18 months under normal conditions and more frequently for high traffic households. In fact, some suggest scheduling a routine cleaning every 3 to 4 months for busy homes with kids and pets. If the thought of thoroughly cleaning your carpet every few months...