Cleaning Tips for Carpet, Wood, Tile & Upholstery
Why Not Rent a Carpet Cleaning Machine?
So, last week I was at my parents’ house for a visit and my dad asked me to explain why using a rental carpet cleaning machine is different from what we at Anderson Carpet Cleaning do. Wow, talk about getting my juices flowing… So, I told him that first, when you rent a machine from…
Cleaning and Sealing your tile
Sometimes your tile floors need a deep clean. There’s only so much a mopping and scrubbing you can do because grout is a porous material, it absorbs much the dirt and debris. Mopping can only remove what’s on the surface and not the embedded dirt- which can cause the grout to be dull. A professional tile…
Why Dirty Carpet Signs Will Change Your Life
Do you take pride in your home, and vacuum your carpets regularly? Do think they’re deep-down clean? Unfortunately, that might not be the case. Here are the signs of trouble you might not be aware of. Professional cleaning removes dirt and debris that your vacuum cleaner can’t. Think of it as a great investment in the long…
Realtors Recommend Professional Carpet Cleaning
Professional carpet cleaners are thorough, and take into consideration the longevity of your carpet, using techniques that will not damage it in the long run by infusing too many liquids or harsh chemicals. The expertise of professional carpet cleaners is especially important if you are planning on selling your home to a family with children who will…
Why We Don’t Recommend Mop n Glo on Your Wood Floors
Many people who have used Mop & Glo on their wood floors are very unhappy with the results. Similar to Orange Glo, Mop & Glo Wood Floor Cleaner leaves a cloudy white film on wood floors. Despite its claim to clean floors, Mop & Glo will make your wood floors look dirtier than they were…
Spot Vs. Stain
A blacklight detecting urine, even if you can’t see it, but you can SMELL it! The ONLY otc product to use on self spotting pet urine Steam clean halfway through with a stain. You can dye a lighter stain dark, but not a darker stain light. We also clean RVs! A stain is WORSE. You…
Soil/Filtration
Soil or “filtration lines,” which are created by soot from your furnace, and in some cases, candles. Nearly every home has them to some degree. The dirt is located where you typically don’t walk. It’s possible to remove them, but it’s very time consuming. It requires taping the molding with painter’s tape, treating the edges…
Jute Rugs – To Clean or Not to Clean
OK, SO YOU HAVE A JUTE RUG, DO YOU EVEN KNOW WHAT THAT MEANS? I looked it up, here is the definition: “a rough fiber made from the stems of a tropical Old World plant, used for making twine and rope or woven into sacking or matting.” NOW YOU WANT TO CLEAN IT…here’s a few…
The Consequences of Neglecting Tile Cleaning
Tiled flooring is a fantastic way to add some beauty to many rooms in your home, but it also can come with a number of potential cleaning issues. We’re experts in all forms of floor cleaning, and we’ve seen firsthand the issues that can arise with tile and grout products when proper maintenance and cleaning…
Why do my carpets have gray line along the edges?
Is this included in my carpet cleaning? At Anderson Carpet Cleaning, one of the most asked questions is, “Why do I have gray lines at my carpets edges?” Those are called soil “filtration lines,” which are created by soot from your furnace, and in some cases, candles. Nearly every home has them to some degree.…