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Tips for Maintaining your Residential Carpet

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 01:51:11 GMT

Tip # 1

There are several things that you can do to maintain the beauty of your carpet. In addition, to having your carpets professionally cleaned every six months with Spotless Clean & Carpet Care, consider walking on the carpet with socks or bare feet. This will ensure that dirt from the bottom of your shoes does not significantly soil the carpet.

Carpet Cleaning-Professional vs Doing It Yourself

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 01:48:28 GMT

Having a clean carpet normally makes huge difference to your home’s appearance. Even when you do not think that your carpet is dirty since you do not see stains, you should not be fooled. Dirt normally gets stuck at the carpet’s bottom and will destroy your carpet slowly.

There are usually two ways of cleaning the carpet. You can do it by yourself or rent the services of a commercial carpet cleaning company. When considering hiring an affordable carpet cleaning service, it’s wise to consider different factors, such as labor, price and buying of additional supplies.

The following are pros and cons of renting a commercial carpet cleaning service and DIY

Rent a Service

Pros:

Professionals who are trained for that kind of work know the kind of solution to use on various fibers and carpets. They also know how to remove difficult stains.

Their equipment is more powerful than small machines you may hire for a DIY job.

They also have enough training on how to get rid of pet stain and deodorize it.

You do not have to do some tedious manual work by yourself.

Cons:

Some unscrupulous companies might con you. There are those that might “Bait and Switch” you, charging a low price up front, and asking for more money after the work is done. You should thus hire a credible service.

You will have to spend more money since they normally charge you by the square foot.

Scheduling hassles may arise, particularly when you are working long hours away from home.

DIY - Do It Yourself

Pros:

It’s is cost effective.

A number of supermarkets normally rent carpet cleaning equipment. You may rent them without necessarily having to reserve one in advance.

There is availability of free customer service from the store which rented you the machine. There is also demonstration before you take it home.

You have the benefit of cleaning your own carpet at home, anytime of the day without having the problem of scheduling a service when you are busy working.

Cons:

It means you have to roll up your sleeves and work.

You might not have a clue whether to use stain removers or pre-treatments for difficult works.

It’s your duty to inspect the equipment before you rent it to ensure that there are no animal hairs, dirty bristles or broken parts that’s going to make your work harder.

Today, many people are going for the commercial carpet cleaning companies because they do not have time for DIY, and the companies also provide a more professional service because they have the right personnel who are well trained to do the work.

How to Keep Your Carpets Really Clean

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 01:42:46 GMT

The importance of carpet cleaning might not seem that pressing, but it actually protects your carpets and your environment. When dirt gets into your carpet, it wears down carpet fibers, slowly destroying them, and also traps allergens within the carpet.

Thankfully, it’s an easy thing to fix— regular vacuuming and an occasional deep cleaning are all it takes!

Weekly Maintenance

Taking care of your carpet starts with weekly maintenance. As you plan your week, try to plan on vacuuming at least once per week. For the best results:

Vacuum all carpets once a week.
Vacuum high traffic areas two times a week.
Clean up spills and stains immediately.
When cleaning up a spill or a stain, blot from the outside in.

To freshen carpets, you can sprinkle baking soda on the carpet, let it sit for 15 minutes, then vacuum. This will also absorb any extra moisture and germs hiding in the fabric. You can even add essential oils to the baking soda to release a nice smell when you vacuum.

Deep Cleaning

Carpets should be deep cleaned twice a year. There are two ways to deep clean a carpet: steam cleaning and dry chemical cleaning. Both ways are effective, but each has their pros and cons, so you will want to look into which option works best for you.

It’s extremely important that if you steam clean, you make sure your carpet gets as dry as possible in order to prevent damage and mold.

Hiring a professional can take a lot of the guesswork out of deep cleaning your carpets, and they are often able to achieve a higher level of clean because of the strength of the equipment they use and their experience.

Keeping carpets clean is well worth the effort!

Extend the Life of Your Commercial Building Carpets

Fri, 30 May 2014 01:36:17 GMT

Carpets can experience a lot of wear and tear, especially if they are not properly cared for. Vacuuming regularly can help reduce allergens, dirt, and debris and extend the lift of your commercial carpets.

You may already clean your carpets regularly throughout the year, but how often? Commercial cleaning companies can perform routine carpet cleaning to help extend their life. If you do not go that route, you should clean your carpets at least once every 6 months to maintain them. Nevertheless, the carpet cleaner makes the difference. You should always use a commercial carpet cleaner if you don’t leave it to the professionals. Invisible elements can wear out your carpets and mold, mildew, and liquids can biodegrade the carpet too.

Entrance Mats

Most companies have a mat of some sort as you walk into the building, but do they have entrance mats on the outside? Most do not. However, an outside entrance mat can help extend the life of your carpet. There are several types, but the mats with brushes do the best job. They grab the dirt and debris from the sole of the shoes so that there is less tracking of them on the inside. Carpet does break down over time. This helps reduce that wear and tear.

Interior Mats

Just like the exterior entrance mats, the interior mats help reduce wear and tear on the carpet by reducing the tracking of debris, dirt, and chemicals. In many cases, they're paired with a scraper entry mat and used as a "wiper" or "finishing" mat. When people walk across the mat, it absorbs any liquids, dirt or debris they were present on their shoes. An interior mat will not only help extend the life of the carpet, but also reduce maintenance. They're also popularly used as spot, spill & soil control in high use areas (i.e. coffee service areas, vending machines, copy machines, registration areas, etc.). Interior mats are perfect for any indoor area and can provide safe footing to minimize trip & fall hazards.

They're usually made with a nylon surface, because of the high twist level of nylon fibers that allow the mat to collect more soil & spring back up after cleaning. The best interior mats have a rubber backing to hold in place on both carpet and/or hard surface flooring.

Carpet Savers

For those of you who have offices, carpet savers are a great way to protect the carpet from impressions that collect dirt, liquids, and stains. Your office equipment like desks, chairs, tables, filing cabinets, etc. can all leave impressions in the carpet. These areas are prone to degrading and wear which can expose the carpet's threads or cause it to tear

Carpet savers go underneath the legs, corners, and bottoms of items to help prevent deep impressions in the carpets. Most of them have spikes underneath that sit in the carpet without flattening it.

Quarterly or Semi-Annual Carpet Cleaning

Fri, 23 May 2014 01:35:01 GMT

How often should home or office carpets be cleaned? A few factors determine the number of times carpet should be cleaned per year.

Offices and businesses such as banks will require their carpet cleaned more often since they receive many visitors per day. Such officers should clean their carpet every three months (quarterly). However, an office that does not receive many visitors per day, the carpet should be cleaned semi-annually. Most manufacturers maintain that offices should make it a routine to clean their carpets at least once per year..

Homes

Carpets absorb almost everything from a person’s shoe and holds them . A carpet may appear clean but actually contain soil, pollutants like dust and pet dander, odors and if you wear shoes on your carpet, you should typically have it cleaned on a quarterly schedule. If you do not wear shoes on your carpet, semi-annually will suffice.

For the best carpet care, one should always hire a professional. When business or homeowners attempt to clean their own carpet, they often times choose the wrong cleaning products. Cleaning agents that are inadequate can leave your carpet full of dirt and debris and those that are too strong may cause irreparable damage.

Spotless Clean and Carpet Care can perform routine carpet cleaning to help extend the life of your carpets. Call today to get a free estimate!

Benefits of Communicating With Your Commercial Carpet Cleaner

Fri, 09 May 2014 01:32:26 GMT

Carpet cleaning is one task that most large firms face. It can be a very labor intensive, and simple mistakes will ruin great carpet. For this reason, most firms prefer hiring commercial carpet cleaners who are experienced in this field. However, communication is important, because if there is no proper communication between the firm and the cleaner, then a good relationship may not be formed. If you are in the Durham, North Carolina area Spotless Clean & Carpet Care can assist in all your cleaning needs. Regular communication efforts are important because of the following:

Expert Advice

When you communicate with your carpet cleaner regularly you and your employees get to know a lot more about carpet. They will give you tips on how to avoid stains and wear, to ensure that they last longer. This advice that you will probably receive free of charge will go a long way in helping you cut costs, and helps to ensure that the carpet does not need to be replaced too often.

Offers and Discounts

Communicating with you commercial cleaner regularly will help you know when good discounts and offers are available. Most carpet cleaning companies offer discounts which are not utilized by the customers who do not know about them. When you know about these discounts and offers then you can cut your carpet cleaning costs.

Convenience

Hiring a professional carpet cleaning service can be convenience because it is one less task the firm had to worry about. The cleaning service can come and clean the carpet at your company and save you a lot of time.

Function of Carpeted Mats in Your Retail Building

Fri, 02 May 2014 01:28:13 GMT

Carpeted mats have been used for years, and for a good reason.They are cost-effective, practical, and they protect your other floor surfaces, such as tile and hardwood, from scuffs and scrapes of office furniture. They are also very versatile and they can be used both in residential homes and in retail buildings. If you have purchased a carpet for your retail building, then you surely know that placement is important. This is why it is important to know that the two primary aspects you need to consider are the placement and the versatility of the mats.

Placement

A good rule of thumb is that carpeted mats should be placed around high traffic areas and heavy wear areas. This way they not only protect the flooring, but also prevent slip and fallswhich can lead to lawsuits or workers compensation claims. It is important to opt for plastic-backed carpeted mats that are designed to hold in moisture if you plan to place them right at the entrance in the building, in other areas exposed to weather, or places where spills may occur. It is highly recommended to opt for mats that come with a special anti-slip backing that adds to their safety in these areas.

Versatility

You can opt for custom carpeted mats with your company logo or name of the company, as this will certainly help you increase brand awareness. And besides, it is one of the cheapest forms of marketing, as you need the carpets anyway. Also, with carpeted mats, they can be relocated anywhere at any time.

No matter what type of flooring surface you have, Spotless Clean and Carpet Care of Durham, North Carolina would be happy to assist in all your commercial cleaning needs.

Reasons to Have Carpet Mats in Your Commercial Buildings

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 01:08:35 GMT

Many business owners often get surprised by the amount of dirt their employee and customers can bring into their premises on a daily basis. One of the best ways to protect floors from getting damaged, increase safety, and reduce the amount of effort used on cleaning is to install carpet mats in your commercial buildings. Essentially, there are different types of mats that you can install in your commercial building for different purposes:

Logo Floor Mats

These are customized doormats which can be used to promote the image of your business. Apart from having the benefits of floor mat, logo floor mats have an eye-catching design which can enhance marketing and branding efforts.

Anti-Fatigue Mats

Anti-fatigue mats are mats that are designed to make the workers more comfortable, and are essential in areas where workers stand to ease their legs, back pain, or fatigue. In fact, studies have shown that anti-fatigue mats make workers more comfortable and consequently more productive.

Entrance Rugs/Mats

Entrance rugs are used to reduce slips and falls. Using the right type of entrance mats, door rugs, door mats, or floor mats will help you to protect cases of slips and falls, add décor, and lower the cost of maintenance.

Anti-Static Mats

These include non-conductive mats that are used to insulate workers in order to protect them from fatal shocks generated by high voltage equipment. They are designed to protect sensitive equipment by drawing the static off workers prior to touching susceptible apparatus or chemicals.

Chair mats

Chair mats are designed to provide both floor protection and comfort. You can install these mats in your office to protect the underlying floor and facilitate chair movement.

Other useful floor carpet mats include locker room mats, kitchen mats, floor runners for rolling goods on, urinal and bathroom mats, and recessed mats for trapping dirt, moisture and debris before it can be tracked inside the building.

Simply put, having carpet mats in your commercial building can have various purposes, and consulting a good floor mat expert will help you decide on the best carpet mats for your building. And if you are in the Durham, North Carolina area Spotless Clean and Carpet Care can help you keep those carpets and the rest of your building clean and ready for business.