Winter and Carpet Cleaning   The winter has been pretty easy on most of us so far. Little snow, but we need to be prepared for when a snowstorm comes. Most of us will immediately go out to remove it either by plowing, snow blowing, or will shovel it. Some will put down ice melt to ensure safety.   There are several different ice melt products available to choose from. Each one has its advantages and disadvantages.  Some of these differences include costs wh...

    Facts about dust mites   To understand Dust Mites, we need to know a little about them. House dust mites are microscope bugs that primarily live on dead skin cells which regularly shed from humans and their pets. They are too small to be visible to the naked eye; are only 250 to 300 microns in length and have translucent bodies. Dust mites are a major cause of asthma and allergies especially in vulnerable individuals such as children and the elderly who are prone to have...

How do you get rid of impressions or dents in your rugs? Everyone who has carpets, whether wall to wall or area rugs has experienced these dents or indentations in them from heavy furniture. So, how do we get rid of these unsightly impressions?  First, you must realize these impressions in your rugs could be a combination of a few effects of the furniture being on the rugs. The greater the weight, the greater the chances of impressions as well as more severe.  Other factors are the de...

How to remove a blood stain from the carpet or upholstery? Before I get into a practical solution for removing blood stains, there are just two items of concern that should be discussed.  Both issues have consideration for your health.  One is the volume of blood.  A few drops of blood from a small cut or your dog's paw should be fairly well contained to the surface of the fibers and the likelihood of complete removal and sterilization seems very likely. On the other hand, if the...

Well, let’s explore the science behind fabric protection. The fabric protection treatment that is most widely used by professionals and has a dominant position in the cleaning industry is Fluorochemical.  They are the choice of professionals because they repel both water and oil-based stains and spills. Fabric protectors lower the surface energy of the fiber, making it difficult for both spills and soil to penetrate the fibers.  Since they don’t penetrate the fiber, the spill will not...