At least twice a year for light traffic, once in the spring to remove all the buildup of chemicals and molds and once in the fall to remove all the things tracked in all summer long. Monthly for medium to heavy traffic and for light traffic in cases where a positive impression is important. Weekly [...]
As the days get warmer we’ll be opening the windows in our homes and offices and letting the fresh clean spring air into our spaces. Now is the perfect time to steam clean your carpet and get rid of all the things you have tracked in during the winter. Carpets are like the catch all [...]
According to a study sponsored by the Carpet and Rug Institute, an independent laboratory tested off-the-shelf spot removers and pre-spray solutions. 25 products were tested but ONLY 4 cleaned a soiled carpet sample better than water. Some caused the cleaned carpet area to re-soil faster, and some products even damaged the carpet’s color and texture. In short, [...]
Dirty carpet ages more quickly than clean carpet. There are several reasons for this, but the two most important are: Sand and Abrasive Grit Particles: As these particles enter your carpet they settle toward the bottom of the carpet. Every time someone walks across the carpet these particles then abrade the carpet fiber, wearing it [...]
According to the American Lung Association, carpet can act as a “sink” for chemical and biological pollutants including pesticides, dust mites, and fungi. This means that whenever you interact with you carpet by walking or otherwise having contact with it, you can disturb these contaminants and cause them to re-enter the air where they can [...]
According to Green Seal, there are several benefits to “Going Green”: Green Cleaning Helps Occupants Stay Healthy ▪ A clear link has been shown between poor indoor air quality and poor worker performance ▪ Many respiratory illnesses are caused by or aggravated by polluted indoor air Green Cleaning Protects the Health of Custodial Staff ▪ [...]
Does someone in your family suffer from allergies or asthma? Allergies can be controlled by avoiding the triggers that cause attacks. Vacuums are a necessary part of keeping a carpet clean and removing the largest part of dirt and contaminants from a carpet, but for allergy and asthma sufferers, a normal vacuum cleaner might better [...]
According to the Environmental Protection Agency there are many potential contaminants in a home, including pet dander and hair, dust mites, secondhand smoke, mold, and pesticides. Many of these contaminants can play a role in allergies. Because carpet can collect these and other contaminants, regular cleaning of carpets is critical in reducing the impact of [...]
