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Upholstery Care & Maintenance

The best way to start is to vacuum your upholstery regularly. If  dust and dirt is allowed to sit on the upholstery too long it causes soiling. By not removing dust on a regularly it tends to mix with body oils embedding itself into the upholstery fibers.

Bright and pale colors usually get dirtier much faster than darker colors and will need to be cleaned more often.

An excellent cleaning aid is carpet and fabric protector, by applying fabric protection on new upholstery or upholstery that is clean and in good condition you’ll protect it from spills and dirt particles getting inside the upholstery fibers.

When fabric protector has been applied there is much higher chance of getting your upholstery back to it’s original condition.

Always use a good quality fabric cleaning product and make sure if you have a spill that you clean it up as soon as possible.

Never rub the fabric to clean it, always use a damp cloth and a blotting action to soak up the spills. Make sure you use a proper upholstery cleaner not general purpose household cleaners that could contain caustics or bleaches which could damage to your upholstered furniture.

Before using any cleaning products including upholstery cleaners, you should find an inconspicuous place and check the upholstery for color fastness and surface changes. Let it dry and check that no changes in color have occurred and that the upholstery is in good condition.

Be sure you check the manufacturers cleaning and care instructions before proceeding. 

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

By: Rose 

(916) 226-5466

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Chinese New Year Oriental Rug Cleaning (on-site)

Year of the Horse

Your local “on-site”  Professional Oriental rug cleaning technician can have your rug restored to its previous vivid colors and soft feel in no time. Oriental rugs are  attractive and functional, and usually placed in areas that receive a lot of foot traffic, resulting in wear. Stores carry a wide variety of home carpet shampoos and stain removers. Commercially bought products cannot solve your problem as well as your local Carpet and Rug Cleaning Technician. A wide range of construction materials and styles make Oriental rug cleaning a task that is better suited to those armed with the proper tools and training. Each floor covering, whether it’s a Oriental rug or wall to wall carpeting each is unique and should be treated and restored accordingly. Wear and fading patterns, stain types, overall condition and integrity all come into the equation when determining the best method for cleaning and restoring your Oriental rug.

The benefit of a deep down cleaning is that it frees the carpet fiber of dirt and grime, as an added bonus, the air is fresher too.

Your local Professional  Carpet and Rug Cleaning Technician can offer the type of attention and care that your Oriental rug requires without removing them from your home.

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

By: Rose 

(916) 226-5466

ECO Green Carpet Cleaning

It is in your best interest to use professional carpet cleaners in Roseville simply because their experience will enable them to do a much better job than you can do yourself. The professional carpet cleaner will be able to determine the best solutions to to tackle any carpet in the Roseville area. Whether you may have pet odor problems or soiled carpets your friendly professional will offer you the best solution for the job.

The equipment they use has more extraction power  than the units available to you, and the carpet will dry faster as well.  They know the cleaning agents to use ECO Green , 100 % safe  for your children and pets and they know the differences in carpet construction and fibers in Roseville.

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

By: Rose 

 (916) 226-5466

The 3 Second Rule in Roseville

The There Second Rule goes something like this: if you retrieve food dropped on the floor within three or five seconds, it won’t yet be contaminated.

Wishful thinking. Or an excuse not to throw otherwise good food away.

Let’s look at the facts. Disease-causing bacteria (known as pathogenic bacteria) and other microorganisms (such as viruses) are potentially everywhere and can be remarkably virulent. So logically, it would be an easy task for a microorganism to attach itself to a surface, especially to a moist piece of food.

A 2007 study from a team at Clemson University, tested the five-second rule on tile, wood and carpet. They contaminated the three surfaces with a high level of Salmonella Typhimurium and looked at the rate in which the bacteria transferred to bread and sausages, over a period of 24 hours.

Only to find, the amount of time food spends on the floor makes little difference to the transfer of bacteria. 

They found the most significant variable in the transfer rates from all three surfaces was not the length of time it had contact with the food. The three testing times (five, 30 or 60 seconds) made little difference in the rate of bacterial transfer.

The length of time the bacteria had been on the surface prior to contact with the food mattered more. Four hours after contamination, the same amount of bacteria remained on the carpet, while rates of bacteria on the tile and wood were slightly lower.

But another study, on bacteria in the manufacturing environment, found that the longer the food was exposed to a contaminated surface, the more bacteria it accumulated. As did an investigation on transfer between meat surfaces.

Overall, a comprehensive review on bacterial attachment to surfaces concluded that moisture, pressure and contact time increased the likelihood of bacterial transfer.

Next time you drop something on your carpets here in Roseville and contemplating the Three Second Rule, think about the findings of Microbiologist Kris Griffon.

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

By: Rose 

(916) 226-5466

 

Caring for your Area Rug in Lincoln

Regular vacuuming: The most important thing to look after your rug is to vacuum regularly, it helps to remove dirt, grit & grime that can wear out your rug prematurely.

Note: Please DO NOT vacuum the fringe of your rug, use a small hand vacuum to do this if necessary.

Brush out pet fur: Vacuuming may sometimes leave few pet fur and dander behind, we recommend using  a semi-stiff brush to remove the fur, while brushing in the direction of the nap of the rug.

Rotate your rug: It’s always a good idea to rotate your rug two or three times a year for even wear, as foot traffic and sun can put stress on area rugs.

Shake your rug: If the rug is small enough, you can take it outside and give it a nice shake to remove dirt and small particles that may be embedded in your rug.

Professional Rug Care: Call your Professional Carpet Care Specialist in Lincoln annually for a thorough cleaning of your rugs.

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

By: Rose 

(916) 226-5466