How often should you have your carpets cleaned?  A question that takes a little thought. The carpet manufacture recommends you clean every 6 to 18 months depending on use.  Your higher traffic areas you want to clean more frequently and … Continue reading →

Carpet in the bathroom? I know how good it feels to step out of the shower on to soft, warm carpet. It’s like you don’t even have to dry your feet. However, carpet in the bathroom poses several problems often … Continue reading →

We often think of bleach as a great cleaning disinfectant and it is, but not on your carpet.  There are some carpets made from material like Olefin that bleach doesn’t affect.  However, most carpet is made of nylon and will … Continue reading →

How long should your carpet stay clean after its cleaned? This is a question that is raised a lot.  Years ago carpets used to resoil faster due to the soaps used in the cleaning process but chemistry has evolved a … Continue reading →

Scotch Guard is a name brand of a protectant that people are most familiar with.  Its like Cresent wrench is used for an adjustable wrench and Coke is used for soda pop. Protectants are a very important part of the … Continue reading →

Does a protectant work? A lot of people think that a protectant on their carpet means that it won’t get dirty.  That’s just not true and not the purpose of a protectant. There are several purposes of a carpet protectant.  One … Continue reading →

Carpet and Upholstery is exposed to outside elements such as body oil, pavement grease, cooking vapors and air pollution that a vacuum cannot remove. Carpet needs to be cleaned periodically. Most carpet manufacturers recommend hot water extraction as the best … Continue reading →

The most important thing to keep in mind when it comes to spots and spills is to clean them up as quickly as possible. You should always blot a spill, never run and start from the outside edge of the … Continue reading →

Carpets can be protected from soil and stains by applying protective over-spray after cleaning. It will extend the life of your carpets and upholstery by making removal of dirt easier, and allows for quick and easy clean up of spills. … Continue reading →