Cleaning Tips

Time is of the essence when your rug becomes stained. Remember to blot — not rub — the stain and remove moisture from spills as quickly as possible. Alcohol and soft drinks: Use a solution of 1 teaspoon liquid dish detergent, 1 quart of warm water, and 1/4 teaspoon of white vinegar. Apply to the…

Painting a carpeted room can be a nerve-racking experience (which is why I don’t do it myself). When your worst fears come true and a paintbrush, roller or entire can of latex paint takes a nosedive from your hand or the ladder. If you can’t get your favorite carpet cleaner out there that second…  …

Blot, blot blot, blot, blot, blot and did I mention blot? Trying to rub out a stain just pushes the spill into the pile and causes fibers to mat. Rather, blot up spills by covering the area with a clean white towel or a thick pad of white paper towels. Press down with the heel of…

I get many calls from people who have spilled a tub of liquid detergent… If you spill detergent on carpet…Here’s a quick guide to help you remove laundry detergent from your carpet.  Run your kitchen faucet until the water is as hot as it can get. Make sure the water is at its highest temperature.…

Why oh why does this happen? This is called wicking. What is wicking? The act of moving moisture by capillary action from the inside to the surface (the free dictionary). So what does this mean to you? Or me? So, your carpet is dirty (so is mine). Actually dirtier than you think. Way down deep,…

There are black lines forming on my carpet along the walls, under doors, around air vents, and along the edges of my stairs, how come? You are likely having a problem known as filtration soiling. What causes it? Filtration soiling occurs because of air being forced into the room or space at a higher rate…

Are you a cat person like me? Only not when they are doing things we don’t understand. Like urinateing on our carpets, it’s an irritating and smelly problem. Cat urine might well be one of the most potent, uncomfortable smells you’ll ever experience.  You will find a number of different methods to try, and it might…

Some stains even a professional carpet cleaner cannot remove because they permanently alter the carpet’s color and/or pH balance. These stains include: acid toilet bowl cleaners acne medication alkaline drain cleaners chlorinated bleaches hair dyes iodine insecticides mustard with turmeric plant fertilizers A minimum of one professional cleaning every 18 months is required for most carpet warranties.

We recommend Natures Miracle cleaning solution if you need to spot between cleanings.  You can find it at Petco.  This stain and odor remover helps clean up dog-related messes. The formula helps remove both new and set-in stains as well as odors and pheromones to help prevent resoiling.Help rid your home of pup-related messes with…

So one of the questions I typically ask my customers is, “Are there any concerns you have about your carpet?  Kids issues, Husband issues or Pet problems?” There usually are. And most of the time my customers are honest about this. No one wants to pay more for an already expensive service they are paying…

I love a good cup of coffee.  Cinnamon Dolce Latte from Starbucks to be specific…And yes, I have spilled my share.  So this is what I would like to share with you from a carpet cleaners side. Coffee, water and ground beans right? NOT! Coffee and tea often have added substances in the beverage.  Plain,…

Try this DIY recipe Go around the edge with soapy water, then blot lightly with isopolropyl alcohol on a cotton rag. The soapy water should keep it from spreading, do not rub with towel!! Blot only. Thank you, Lisa and Team  

There are SEVERAL reasons for this. If the yellowing is lighter than your carpet, it’s due to color loss (bleach). Another reason is atmospheric gases (sunshine). And last but not least, yellowing can happen due to the pad. There is a solvent called BHT that can be found in some pads. For the last one…

We all sit on sofa’s and loveseats, sometimes in shorts or even in the raw.  We spill, the dog uses them as their personal grooming centers leaving germs and bacteria not to mention the dirt and dander.  All this make’s your once beautiful and clean furniture at the very least, unhealthy. Our powerful hot steam…

Find success when removing coffee or tea spills… If you allow a few days to pass, the coffee, tea or wine stain is much tough to remove. These stains appear to take up permanent residence in the carpet. Our most aggressive cleaning technique often shows limited success. Why so tough? Coffee, tea and wine (and…