Five Stars on the job that was done on our bathroom and Kitchen Tile and grout floors. We moved in 3 years ago and we have never seen our floor look as as it does now.
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Extending the life of your Fine fabrics
How to Care for Your Upholstery & Draperies
Rotate all loose cushions frequently to assure even wear. Vacuum dust & dirt from all fabric, cracks & crevasses. By far, Fabric Protection is the best possible way to extend the life of your upholstery.
- Vacuum often to reduce grit that can cause abrasion.
- Reverse loose cushions weekly for even wear.
- Protect from the sun. Ultraviolet light can cause deterioration.
- Keep Pets off of furniture. Pet's body oils rub off and are very difficult to remove.
- Use caution with clothing such as Blue Jeans. Fabric dyes can transfer onto upholstered furniture.
All upholstered furniture will become soiled through use. Most spills & soil on fabric protection treated upholstery will clean easily and quickly provided that the proper cleaning procedures are followed. A fabric protection application is not an absolute impenetrable barrier and improper cleaning methods can damage both the fabric and the treatment.
Blot (don't rub) spills immediately with a clean absorbent cloth while spill is still fresh. Dried spills are more difficult to remove.
Identify the cleaning code for your type of fabric. This is very important to determine the type of cleaner to use.
Always read & follow the instructions on the cleaning agent.
Use distilled water with the cleaning agent if water is called for (W & WS Codes Only)
Pretest any cleaner on any fabric in a hidden area. Check for Color fastness and fabric compatibility.
Keep a small spill small. Work lightly, blotting from center to the edges. "Feather" the edges by dampening edges irregularly and blotting quickly to avoid rings.
Quickly dry a cleaned spot using a small fan or blow dryer on low.
Professional Fabric Protector After your fabric is cleaned, it will need to be protected. Fabric Protector keeps keep your fabric cleaner longer and helps avoid permanent staining. Don’t leave your fabric unprotected. The protector will be sprayed evenly onto the fabric and brushed in. Your next cleaning will be more effective as the protector will “encapsule” body oils and soils that accumulate on the fabric. When it is cleaned, more soil will be removed as a result of the treatment.
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Rust Removal
Rust Removal
When rusting begins, a lot of problems go prominent. One such problem is rust stain.
Rusted iron looks like reddish-brown dust particles. These particles are very loosely attached with main metal figure and easily attach to any adjacent surface. Anything that comes into contact with rusted metal gets stained easily. Always protect damp carpet or fabric from contact with metal, plastic is your best defense.
Upholstery:
Are you using wrought iron furniture at home? Keep checking the upholstery frequently. If the furniture begins to rust, the upholstery fabric or leather easily catches rust stain.
And it is very difficult to clean upholstery fabric as you cannot remove it from the chair or sofa set for washing. 1 option left in your hand is to replace it! Costly.
However, spray based rust stain remover can be an easy solution here. Just spray the solution or dab it on the stained area with a white cotton towel and wait for some time. Patches are going to vanish soon.
Carpet:
Carpet is very much likely to get moistened. Being spread all over the floor it can get damped any time and the moisture is locked inside.
The legs of iron chair and the base of iron furniture are in constant contact with the carpet. The moisture content of the carpet would result in rusting of the metal and the carpet itself would get stained.
Again a spray based rust stain remover can be an easy solution here. Just spray the solution or dab it on the stained area and wait for some time. Patches are going to vanish soon.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Coffee and tea stain removal
Anyone involved in carpet cleaning often find success when removing coffee or tea spills — if the job comes relatively soon after the spill occurs.
But allowing days to pass, and the coffee, tea or wine stain is one tough job.
These stains appear to become permanent in the carpet. The best cleaning technique often shows limited success.
Why so tough?
Coffee, tea are difficult to remove because of the high temperature of the spill and added substances in the beverage
Plain, black coffee removal is one thing; black coffee with added cream and sugar is another.
In addition to this, some decaffeinated coffees often have artificial colors added to give it a richer look. Other, organic and non-caffeine coffees also can have artificial colors added. Artificial coloring can be tough to remove.
When performing spot or stain removal with coffee or tea that has flavorings added, you often have to use protein spotters (typically alkaline spotting agents) for those substances in addition to the basic coffee spill.
And then there are the tannins in beverage spills. Tannins are found in beverages such as:
Coffee
Tea
Wine
Beer and other alcoholic drinks
Fruit juices
Colas
Cocoa
Tomato juice
And more
Tannin is a natural occurring vegetable dye found in many plants especially grape skin, tea leaves, bark and stalk of vegetation. It is responsible for the "bitter" taste of red wine and some coffees — a good thing, as long as it isn't spilled onto the carpet.
When coffee or tea or other beverages with tannins are spilled onto carpet, the heat of the beverage "opens up" the fiber and allows it to penetrate, at times penetrating through any fabric protection in the carpet. However, the better the stain Protector in the carpet, the better your chances of complete stain removal.
These hot spills bond with the fiber and removal is difficult, especially after a day or two have passed - or weeks or months, which can be the case.
What to do?
The first step of removal is to clean the spot or stain with a quality detergent, which will help remove added substances.
Do not use real soap, as soap can set the tannins or at least make them more difficult to remove. Although the cleaning industry uses detergents and not real soap, you may feel tempted to grab a bar of soap and use it on the stain. That's a mistake.
After applying the detergent, work it into the spot or stain and allow dwell time; then extract the spot or stain.
What is left behind is probably a tannin stain.
Next, apply a tannin stain remover (tannin stain removers are acid-based detergents, which work by dissolving the tannin for easier removal), work it into the stain, and allow to dwell for several minutes. Extract the spot and inspect.
If you still have a stain, it's time to use a color-safe bleach. When the going gets tough…
There are two schools of thought with removing the remaining coffee or tea stain.
Some profesional cleaners recommend using a reducing agent; another say an oxidizing agent is best.
Often, either one will work fine. The bleaching action of these products removes the discoloration.
Choosing a reducing agent is smart if you are in a hurry. Reducing agent action can be seen very quickly, while an oxidizing agent takes more time.
Anyone involved in carpet cleaning often find success when removing coffee or tea spills — if the job comes relatively soon after the spill occurs.
But allowing days to pass, and the coffee, tea or wine stain is one tough job.
These stains appear to become permanent in the carpet. The best cleaning technique often shows limited success.
Why so tough?
Coffee, tea are difficult to remove because of the high temperature of the spill and added substances in the beverage
Plain, black coffee removal is one thing; black coffee with added cream and sugar is another.
In addition to this, some decaffeinated coffees often have artificial colors added to give it a richer look. Other, organic and non-caffeine coffees also can have artificial colors added. Artificial coloring can be tough to remove.
When performing spot or stain removal with coffee or tea that has flavorings added, you often have to use protein spotters (typically alkaline spotting agents) for those substances in addition to the basic coffee spill.
And then there are the tannins in beverage spills. Tannins are found in beverages such as:
Coffee
Tea
Wine
Beer and other alcoholic drinks
Fruit juices
Colas
Cocoa
Tomato juice
And more
Tannin is a natural occurring vegetable dye found in many plants especially grape skin, tea leaves, bark and stalk of vegetation. It is responsible for the "bitter" taste of red wine and some coffees — a good thing, as long as it isn't spilled onto the carpet.
When coffee or tea or other beverages with tannins are spilled onto carpet, the heat of the beverage "opens up" the fiber and allows it to penetrate, at times penetrating through any fabric protection in the carpet. However, the better the stain Protector in the carpet, the better your chances of complete stain removal.
These hot spills bond with the fiber and removal is difficult, especially after a day or two have passed - or weeks or months, which can be the case.
What to do?
The first step of removal is to clean the spot or stain with a quality detergent, which will help remove added substances.
Do not use real soap, as soap can set the tannins or at least make them more difficult to remove. Although the cleaning industry uses detergents and not real soap, you may feel tempted to grab a bar of soap and use it on the stain. That's a mistake.
After applying the detergent, work it into the spot or stain and allow dwell time; then extract the spot or stain.
What is left behind is probably a tannin stain.
Next, apply a tannin stain remover (tannin stain removers are acid-based detergents, which work by dissolving the tannin for easier removal), work it into the stain, and allow to dwell for several minutes. Extract the spot and inspect.
If you still have a stain, it's time to use a color-safe bleach. When the going gets tough…
There are two schools of thought with removing the remaining coffee or tea stain.
Some profesional cleaners recommend using a reducing agent; another say an oxidizing agent is best.
Often, either one will work fine. The bleaching action of these products removes the discoloration.
Choosing a reducing agent is smart if you are in a hurry. Reducing agent action can be seen very quickly, while an oxidizing agent takes more time.
Saturday, April 11, 2009
5 Reasons Why You Should Always Get Carpet Protector
1. Reduces permanent stains. A great looking carpet can be ruined by an ugly spot. Unprotected carpet doesn’t repel spillage as well as protected carpet. Being able to remove spots and spills more effectively, you can avoid permanent staining.
2. Helps save your traffic areas from becoming destroyed. Traffic area soil is very abrasive and cuts carpet yarns like a knife. This damaging soil can easily bond to an unprotected carpet. By applying protector, you will increase the life of your carpet dramatically. When you vacuum your protected carpet the soils will release from the carpet pile much more effectively.
3. Make spots easier to remove. The easier a spot is to remove, the less cleanly you will have to use. The less agitation you will have to use, and the less time it will take. Many spots can be removed easily with just water.
4. Makes your next professional cleaning more effective. Having protector applied to your carpet will enhance your next cleaning. More soil will be removed the next time your carpeting is professionally cleaned.
5. Helps avoid costly service calls. Although you want to call us out to handle any spot you cannot remove immediately, carpet protector helps you remove more spots than you could without protector. You may be able to save a minimum charge by removing the spot yourself.
The result of having protector applied to your carpet is that you carpet will look better and last longer.
2. Helps save your traffic areas from becoming destroyed. Traffic area soil is very abrasive and cuts carpet yarns like a knife. This damaging soil can easily bond to an unprotected carpet. By applying protector, you will increase the life of your carpet dramatically. When you vacuum your protected carpet the soils will release from the carpet pile much more effectively.
3. Make spots easier to remove. The easier a spot is to remove, the less cleanly you will have to use. The less agitation you will have to use, and the less time it will take. Many spots can be removed easily with just water.
4. Makes your next professional cleaning more effective. Having protector applied to your carpet will enhance your next cleaning. More soil will be removed the next time your carpeting is professionally cleaned.
5. Helps avoid costly service calls. Although you want to call us out to handle any spot you cannot remove immediately, carpet protector helps you remove more spots than you could without protector. You may be able to save a minimum charge by removing the spot yourself.
The result of having protector applied to your carpet is that you carpet will look better and last longer.
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