Learn how to keep your carpet looking great.

NO NOT BLEACH

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

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How long should your carpet stay clean after its cleaned?

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

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Ask for protectant

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

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Does a protectant work?

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

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Three words; vacuum, vacuum, vacuum!

What’s the best way to maintain your carpet?  Three words; vacuum, vacuum, vacuum! Think about how much dust ends up on your coffee table.  Your carpet collects all that PLUS all the foot traffic debris as well.   A grain … Continue reading

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Bleach Lady

A lady was moving out of her apartment and was worried that the apartments were going to charge her for her carpet due to some bleach stains on it.  She called us to give her an estimate and see if … Continue reading

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Acid Rinse

Some people put off cleaning their new carpets because they believe once you get a new carpet cleaned it gets dirty faster.  This was once the case with the shampoos used years ago.  They would leave a residue that would … Continue reading

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Frequent Professional Cleaning

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

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Remove Spills Immediately

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

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Carpet and Fabric Protection

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

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