Carpet Cleaning
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- Few flooring materials have generated more vigorous discussion than carpet. Why? Many people misunderstand its maintenance requirements or assume that carpet is just an unhealthy product. This Q&A dispels common myths about carpet.
- Expanded program requires carpet cleaning companies to uphold principles of customer service and satisfaction, and to comply with a professional code of conduct.
- Find a service you can trust by contacting the IICRC.
- The CRI Seal of Approval program identifies effective carpet cleaning solutions and equipment. Only the best pass the test.
- What steps should you take to maintain carpet in a high-traffic area?
- The Carpet and Rug Institute recognizes Service Providers that use proven products and processes to clean carpets.
- Carpets receive the greater part of daily household abuse: pet stains, drink spills, food stains, soil, sun-fade, bleach discoloration and lots more. So before you discard the old floor covering for a new one, consider an alternative that’s a lot easier on the pocketbook – professional color restoration.
- Studies have revealed that static electricity does not become a problem with most people until the relative humidity drops below 40 percent.
- Spilled wine should be cleaned up quickly.
- Four key housecleaning actions to get it done!
- Most carpet today is made with synthetic fibers, such as nylon, polyester, or olefin, and may be cleaned with common methods such as hot water extraction. Other fibers may require special attention.
- Stain-resist treatments provided on most carpets are designed to repel most acid-based dyes in many, but not all, foods and beverages. With proper patience and prompt attention, most common household spills can be removed.
- If you find that no matter how much you vacuum, your carpet still does not look like it used to, it may be time for deep cleaning. While there are do-it-yourself cleaning methods on the market, hiring a professional is often the safest, fastest and easiest option.
- Here are some tips from the International Executive Housekeepers Association (IEHA) on how to properly care for and maintain one of the hardest working surfaces in your house.
- "Live steam" is not employed in this cleaning method, only warm or hot water.
- Just-cleaned carpet should dry within six to eight hours or less, and should never stay damp more than 24 hours, or microbial growth and odor may occur.
- Frequently-used carpet should be professionally cleaned annually or more often, depending on conditions.
- Spot and stain removal.
- Contain soil and dust: fight dirt at the front door (and inside).
- How to clean area rugs.