Stain Removing Tip

   It used to be that when you spilled almost anything on your carpet you were guaranteed a stain, however, with new carpet materials and stain removers almost any stain can be successfully removed from your carpet.

   Whenever you have a spill on your carpet, you increase your chances of removing all of the stain if you attend to the spill directly. First, remove any solid portions from the spill, and then use a towel, cloth or paper, to absorb as much of the liquid as possible. You do not want to spread the spill, so always blot from the outer edge of the spot towards the center.  After you have blotted up all of the excess liquid, cover it with a few paper towels and put a heavy object on top of it to get out any last remnants of of your spill.  This should take care of the area quite well. If you need further help, do not hesitate to call your Hometown Professional Carpet Care Specialist.

   Be sure to ask your Professional Carpet Care Specialist for “Carpet Shield” carpet and fabric protector.

By: Rose 

(916) 226-5466

 

Your Jute Rug

    Jute, also called hessian or burlap, is a natural fiber found in clothing, luggage, and home furnishings. You may find Jute in the back of some older carpets and rugs. Jute carpets have some of the softest fibers in the world and feature a gold shine in their natural state. Jute may also be dyed in many colors to provide different shapes and patterns in colorful carpets.

    Some manufacturers may mix jute fibers with synthetic fibers to create a stronger, more durable longer lasting carpet. However, jute rugs can become discolored, stained, or mildewed and you may need to know how to clean a jute rug with proper care. So it’s best to consult with your Hometown Professional Carpet Cleaning Specialist.

Herringbone_Braided_Jute_Area_Rug_in_Grey_and_Natural_design_by_Classic_Home_grande

   Be sure to ask your Professional Carpet Care Specialist for “Carpet Shield” carpet and fabric protector.

By: Rose 

(916) 226-5466

 

Custom Rugs and Pet Fur

    Your Custom Rugs and Pet Fur is not usually a good combination. You vacuum several times a week to keep it clean and free from pet fur. Sometimes that isn’t enough. Especially  today when the temperatures begin to rise, your pets love the indoors and your favorite rug to keep cool. 

     Your pets begin to shed their winter coat and a good amount will end up on your rugs, the darker the rug the more fur seems to be there. Allergens are brought into the home and may sit for months after the winter. Carpet mites are settling in and growing. 

     Don’t Panic! Your Hometown Professional Carpet and Rug Cleaner will be there in a flash to rescue your Custom Rugs from those “Pesky Bugs.” Your rugs will look shiny and new once again. (See Picture Below)

      While you have Your Hometown Professional Carpet and Rug Cleaner in your home, it may be a good idea to have him thoroughly clean your upholstery as well.  

Custom Rug after Cleaning
Custom Rug after Cleaning

     Be sure to ask your Professional Carpet Care Specialist for “Carpet Shield” carpet and fabric protector.

By: Rose 

(916) 226-5466

 

Wax On – Wax Off

A candle spills over on your carpet, if there are flames involved…Immediately Extinguish!  Do not panic, your carpet is not lost forever.  There are several methods that can be used to remove the wax:

1. Ice method, this method would basically make the candle hard and brittle by placing a small amount of ice on the wax then breaking it up into small pieces and then vacuuming.

2. The second is a chemical cold method. A spray that freezes the was on contact, then breaking it up into smaller pieces then vacuuming. This method sometimes may take up some of the carpet with it.

3. The 3rd method is my method of choice, which I spent years perfecting this technique. This is the total opposite of the two treatments above. This is a hot melt treatment. 

This hot melt treatment actually melts the wax into a damp terry-cloth towel. If a dry towel is used, it may melt into the carpet fibers. A small caution if using this method: The heat; if left on the same area for too long,  may remove the coloring from the carpet. 

Whatever technique you decide to use, if doing it yourself… please consult your local Professional Carpet Cleaning Specialist first. The Professional in the long run will certainly give your carpets the best possible care in removing  wax from your carpets.  Take a look at the photos below Before and After using the 3rd method.

WAX -ON
“WAX -ON ”  Before
WAX - OFF
“WAX – OFF”  After

     Be sure to ask your Professional Carpet Care Specialist for “Carpet Shield” carpet and fabric protector.

By: Rose 

(916) 226-5466

 

New Puppy in the Home

    So you finally broke down and added a new addition to the family, “A New Puppy.” Puppies are fun for the entire family. The children are occupied, Mom and Dad are teaching them responsibility. The puppy is learning new tricks. We all love a new puppy in the home.

     Everybody’s happy. Well almost everybody. Rover is being ignored, Rover is not getting the attention he use to get. Rover has a plan of his own. “I have to protect my territory.”  Rover watches the new puppy carefully. 

     The children decide to go into the kitchen for a snack, leaving the puppy behind. The puppy decides to go scouting around in his new home, and finds the office with nice new carpeting just installed. Puppy decides, this is a fine place to leave yellow spots over the soft carpet. Then runs back into the family room. 

     Later that day Mom and Dad  find the yellow spots and clean the up the best that they can.  Carpet still looks great. Now Rover has been watching closely, and decides its time to “Protect my territory.” Rover goes into the office and makes his mark on the same areas as the puppy. No one goes into the office until the next day. The carpet is now saturated and stained. 

     Mom gets out the Handy Dandy Do it Yourself Carpet Machine she purchased from a TV commercial, puts some soap and deodorizer into the carpet machine and goes to work on the area. Problem Solved, but is it really solved? A few days later there seems to be an odor coming out of the office. The area that she cleaned and deodorized is where it’s coming from. 

     What do I do next? After a few weeks of cleaning and deodorizing with no avail, its time to call your local Professional Carpet Cleaning Specialist to rid those odors once and for all. Make sure these are friendly to your pets and yourself before getting the job done. 

     Be sure to call us for these challenging areas when bring in a “New Puppy in the Home. Rover and the entire family will stay happy.

     Be sure to ask your Professional Carpet Care Specialist for “Carpet Shield” carpet and fabric protector.

By: Rose 

(916) 226-5466