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Overview

“The best way to clean for your health”

No one cleans carpets more thoroughly than we do. We use the industry’s most advanced truck-mounted carpet cleaning systems. These units provide unrivaled cleaning power and deep- down suction to remove ground-in soil and revive your carpet’s appearance. We comply with all major carpet manufacturers’ specifications, including those pertaining to the new generation of stain-resistant carpeting. Every day harmful soils are ground into your carpet fibers they are acting like sandpaper and causing wear and unsightly traffic areas. Regularly scheduled cleaning removes deep-down dirt to prevent wear and help extend the life of your carpet. We take the time to understand your carpet and upholstery needs. We Carefully analyze your carpet and pay special attention to spots, traffic areas and other problem areas.

Pet Stain and Odor Removal Experts

Even the smallest amount of urine contamination soaks into the carpet backing and pad. The warm temperature and gravity can promote soaking all the way to the sub floor. Our needle attachment method enables us to access the deepest stains without lifting your carpet.

How To Treat It

The new generation of carpets DON’T wear out, but they can become permanently unsightly. Everyday dust, dirt, and grime abrade and dull the carpet fibers.

The most important action to take to protect your carpet investment is to follow this easy maintenance guide.

Carpet Care Guide

2X

Week

Weekly

Every

6 Months

Yearly

As

Needed

Vacuum

Vacuum Heavy Traffic Areas

Spotting

Professionally Clean

Professionally Clean Heavy Traffic Areas

Deodorize

Protector

Tips & Advice

If you’re thinking about having your carpets cleaned :

  • Make a commitment to yourself to get your carpets cleaned. The longer they remain dirty, the sooner they’ll wear out. Plus the longer you have to breathe all the pollens, fungus, chemicals and dust mites that live in your carpet.

  • List your objectives. Do you want only the dirt removed, something you could do with a rented machine. Or do you want the bacteria, fungus and chemicals removed, which will require a hot water truck mount cleaner, like I use. Do you want to work with an honest, reputable company — or are you willing to risk working with the company that offers you the lowest price — knowing that company might not be in business tomorrow.

  • Ask questions. The way you learn about a company is to ask specific questions and listen carefully to the answers. Here are the questions I suggest you ask:

- What method of carpet cleaning do you recommend?

- What type of equipment do you use to clean carpet?

- What does your equipment remove from my carpet?

- How often should I get my carpets cleaned?

- What training have you had in cleaning carpets?

- Are you a member of any trade associations and, if so, which ones?

- Are you certified by the IICRC and will you show me your certificate?

By following these four recommendations, you’ll gain all the information you need to make an informed, intelligent decision.

Spot Guide

We have developed this guide to help you deal with spots and stains on your own between professional cleanings. Below are the ingredients mentioned in the solutions below.

CLEANING SOLUTIONS

Ammonia Solution:

One tablespoon clear ammonia to one-half cup water.

White Vinegar Solution:

One-third cup white distilled vinegar to two-thirds cup water.

Dish Detergent Solution:

One teaspoon mild dish detergent to one cup water.

Dry Cleaning Solution:

Use a commercial product available at most hardware stores and supermarkets

Laundry Solution:

One teaspoon laundry detergent to one cup water.

Alcohol – Beer – Whiskey

  • Squirt with warm tap water or soda water.

  • Blot dry (Carpet shampoo may also be effective).

Animal Stains – Urine

  • Apply dish detergent solution and blot.

  • Apply ammonia solution.

  • Blot again.

  • Rinse with tap water and blot.

  • Apply white vinegar solution.

  • Blot again Rinse with tap water and blot dry.

Blood

Apply cool dish detergent solution and blot.

Apply cool ammonia solution and blot.

Apply laundry detergent solution.

Rinse with tap water and blot dry.

Burns

  • Add one teaspoon of white distilled vinegar to carpet shampoo.

  • Rinse with tap water and blot dry.

  • Trim burned fibers with scissors. If damage is extensive, call us for help.

Chocolate

  • Apply cool dish detergent solution and blot.

  • Apply ammonia solution and blot.

  • Rinse with tap water.

  • Blot again Apply white vinegar solution.

  • Rinse with tap water and blot dry.

Coffee – Tea – Cola

  • Flush with cold tap water or soda water

  • Apply white vinegar solution and blot.

  • Rinse with water and blot dry

Crayons – Lipstick – Wax

  • Apply dry cleaning solution and blot.

  • Repeat until stain fades.

  • Apply dish detergent solution.

  • Blot again.

  • Rinse with tap water and blot dry.

Flood Damage

  • Flood damage usually creates a situation where you should consult a carpet cleaning professional. Give us a call we are available 24 hours a day for emergencies.

Fruit – Juice – Jelly – Soda – Artificial Colors

  • Apply dish detergent solution and blot.

  • Apply white vinegar solution and blot.

  • Rinse with tap water and blot.

  • Apply laundry detergent solution and blot

  • Rinse with tap water and blot dry

Glue

  • Cleaning methods vary depending on the type of glue. Many commercial products have special solvents available from the manufacturer. Follow instructions carefully If stains prove to be indelible. trim affected fibers

Grass

  • Apply laundry detergent solution and blot

  • Rinse with tap water. Blot again.

  • Apply ammonia solution and blot.

  • Apply white vinegar solution and blot

  • Rinse with tap water and blot dry.

Gravy – Ketchup – Mustard

  • Apply dish detergent solution and blot.

  • Apply white vinegar solution and blot.

  • Apply laundry detergent solution and blot.

  • Rinse with tap water and blot dry.

Grease – Oil – Clear Salad Dressing

  • Apply a dry cleaning solution or carpet shampoo.

Gum

  • Chill with ice cubes.

  • Scrape off as much of the gum as possible 

  • Apply dry cleaning solution and blot.

Ink (Ball Point)

  • Apply dry cleaning solution.

Ink (Fountain Pen or Felt Tip)

  • It’s best to have fountain pen or felt tip pen stains removed by a professional carpet cleaner.

Milk

  • Apply warm water or soda water and blot

  • Apply dish detergent solution and blot.

  • Apply ammonia solution and blot again.

  • Rinse with tap water and blot dry.

Mud

  • Let dry.

  • Brush, scrape or vacuum off as much possible.

  • Apply dish detergent solution.

  • Rinse with tap water and blot dry.

Nail Polish

  • Apply dry cleaning solution. Blot.

  • Apply a non-oily nail polish remover. (Note: Nail polish remover may dissolve some fibers-PRE-TEST FIRST!)

  • Rinse with tap water and blot dry.

Oil – See Grease

  • Paint (Oil or Water Based)

  • It’s best not to try this on your own; it’s very risky. When a paint spill occurs, call us for professional help.

Rust

  • While commercial rust removers may be used, we don’t recommend it. They are both dangerous and expensive. It’s advisable to let experts handle the job.

Shoe Polish – Tar

  • Apply a dry cleaning solution. Blot.

  • Repeat until stain fades.

  • Apply dish detergent solution.

  • Rinse with tap water and blot.

  • Apply ammonia solution. 

  • Rinse with tap water and blot dry.

Vomit or Feces

  • Apply laundry detergent solution. Blot.

  • Apply ammonia solution and blot.

  •  Rinse with tap water. Blot again.

  • Apply white vinegar solution and blot.

  •  Rinse with tap water and blot dry.

Wine

  • Apply dish detergent solution. Blot.

  • Apply white vinegar solution and blot

  • Rinse with tap water. Blot again.

  • Apply ammonia solution.

  • Rinse with tap water and blot dry.