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    Carpet Cleaning

    New carpet can improve the appearance of any room, but how can carpet that is walked on every day continue looking new? To keep your carpet clean, it’s necessary to vacuum regularly with a strong, well-functioning and properly-filtered vacuum cleaner. Unfortunately, due to traffic, children, pets and normal wear, carpet fibers inevitably become soiled, and a dull appearance results. And no matter how much you vacuum, eventually you will need to call a professional carpet cleaner for a professional carpet cleaning.

    Regular professional cleaning using a Certified Firm is as important to your carpet as having a trained mechanic perform routine tune-ups on your car. While your carpet may appear clean on the surface, periodic cleaning by a certified technician can remove what you can’t see and help your carpet retain its fresh, beautiful appearance.

    Carpet Cleaning

    Carpet Cleaning

    The largest association which certifies and trains carpet cleaners is the www.iicrc.org unfortunately anyone can by carpet cleaning equipment, but all too often they have no training which can lead to poor carpet cleaning or outright damage to your carpet or upholstery.

    Sharpie marker out of Ethan Allen upholstered couch…

    Here is the answer to a  question I received recently…
    Step one…no sharpies near the fancy couch!
    Sharpie marks on the Ethan Allen ouch that’s not good, sharpie and markers are rarely cleaned using a water based cleaner like spot cleaners etc.  They are normally cleaned using some kind of solvent, however solvents are harsh and will remove all colors including the stain and or damage many fabrics.
    The best solvent for this application (for cleaning fabrics etc) is likely a  dry cleaning solvent (which can be purchased at any janitorial supply store).  Even so you will want to test an inconspicuous spot first and always tamp or blot the stains with a white cleaning towel no scrubbing allowed. the idea is you want to transfer the stain onto the absorbent cleaning towel with the help of your cleaning agent.
    However if the couch is expensive you are likely better off getting a professional carpet/upholstery cleaner.  Be sure that they are iicrc certified (www.iicrc.org)  they will have a multiple options and lots experience with spot cleaning all types of couches etc.

    Ceiling Fans

    General Information :
    Ceiling fans tend to get quite dusty, especially along the leading edge of the blades. They can also accumulate smoke, soot and pollution residue.

    Tools & Technique :
    Dust the blades regularly. Clean them with mild detergent 2-3 times a year. Always unplug before cleaning and dry afterwards. This prevents re-soiling as quickly.

    Special Tools :
    There are some specially designed dusters available that are custom made for ceiling fans. These are oval shaped with brushes all around, plus they will have an extendable handle. You pass the fan blade through the opening, dusting all sides and edges.

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