Characteristics of Carpet Stains   When it comes to stains on carpets, there are typically two types of stains on carpets. There are surface stains and there are deep stains. Surface stains are the result of substances like dirt, grease, sap, or other stains related to foot traffic, or small stains resulting from small spills.… Continue reading Stains on Carpets

Cleaning of Wool Carpets When it comes to the cleaning of wool carpets there are many items of concern. Many more than those carpets made of the latest synthetic fibers. The first concern is using cleaners that are safe to use on wool fibers. Most cleaners today are designed to be used on synthetic fibers… Continue reading Cleaning Wool Carpets

This is a subject that really should be both understood and explained to homeowners by professionals before providing service in many areas. In the carpet and upholstery cleaning field, I see this quite often and I also realize even our industry does not do enough to educate the consumer. Pre-existing conditions usually refer to conditions… Continue reading Pre Existing Conitions

Cleaning of Cat Urine on Rugs   Let me first give you a few facts on cat urine marking and cat habits before discussing the cleaning of cat urine on rugs. Before we go into the details of cat urine and its ammonia smell, it is important to note what cat urine is composed of.… Continue reading Cat Urine on Rugs

Every carpet is created a little differently. There is a lot more to carpet differences than price. The fibers used, colors or dye process used as well as the weave of the rug itself.  Various fibers and how they are used in carpet dictates how easy the carpet will be to clean, how long it… Continue reading Carpets Are Created Differently

     Winter and Carpet Cleaning   The winter has been pretty easy on most of us so far. Little snow, but we need to be prepared for when a snowstorm comes. Most of us will immediately go out to remove it either by plowing, snow blowing, or will shovel it. Some will put down… Continue reading Winter Carpet Cleaning

    Facts about dust mites   To understand Dust Mites, we need to know a little about them. House dust mites are microscope bugs that primarily live on dead skin cells which regularly shed from humans and their pets. They are too small to be visible to the naked eye; are only 250 to… Continue reading All About Dust Mites

How do you get rid of impressions or dents in your rugs? Everyone who has carpets, whether wall to wall or area rugs has experienced these dents or indentations in them from heavy furniture. So, how do we get rid of these unsightly impressions?  First, you must realize these impressions in your rugs could be… Continue reading Removing Impressions In Rugs

How to remove a blood stain from the carpet or upholstery? Before I get into a practical solution for removing blood stains, there are just two items of concern that should be discussed.  Both issues have consideration for your health.  One is the volume of blood.  A few drops of blood from a small cut… Continue reading Removing Blood Stains

Well, let’s explore the science behind fabric protection. The fabric protection treatment that is most widely used by professionals and has a dominant position in the cleaning industry is Fluorochemical.  They are the choice of professionals because they repel both water and oil-based stains and spills. Fabric protectors lower the surface energy of the fiber,… Continue reading All About Fabric Protection