School is Never Out for the True Professional Cleaner
As kids return back to school, we are reminded of the importance of a good education. School doesn’t just teach facts and figures. You learn skills that allow you to accomplish many basic tasks. Math, reading, problem-solving and learning to work with others are skills most of us learned in school.
Beware the High Cost of a Cheap Price
Sometimes bargain hunting nets you a great deal, but other times the gamble is simply not worth the risk. The 19th century social commentator John Ruskin probably said it best, “It’s unwise to pay too much, but it is worse to pay too little. When you pay too much, you lose a little money — […]
Is Carpet a Good Choice for Your Home?
While many people are turning to hard floors for a variety of reasons, there are still seven excellent reasons to choose carpeting for your home. Carpet is beautiful – Carpet offers limitless varieties of textures, colors, patterns and styles; there is a carpet available to suit almost any taste. Carpet is a good value – […]
Watch for the Signs of Bait and Switch
It’s a fact. We all want to get a good deal. Unfortunately that desire to get the most value for your dollar increases the likelihood that you’ll be a victim of bait and switch; an ugly practice that is unethical and in some cases illegal. The most common bait and switch tactic is to […]
Preventing and Removing Salt Residue from Carpet
Copyright: maimento / 123RF Stock Photo Wisconsin winters are bitter! (AND the salt is technically bitter too) In past articles we discussed how most soil is acidic and requires an alkaline cleaning solution to properly suspend the soil. Once the soil is suspended, a proper hot water rinse, neutralization and extraction will leave the carpet clean […]
What every homeowner should know about carpeting (Part 2 of 3)
Common over-the-counter carpet cleaning solutions that will void your warranty! (Part 2 of 3) Recently, I was in a 6,500+ sqft home where a contractor was doing a complete remodel. Almost every room was undergoing some form of major transformation; drywall was missing in the majority of the house and no toilets were usable. I couldn’t even tell which room […]
What every homeowner should know about carpeting (part 3 of 3)
“Professionals” and Do-It-Yourself Carpet Cleaning Machines That Could Jeopardize Your Warranty(Part 3 of 3) Many of our clients call us to tap into our knowledge about the details of their carpet manufacturer’s warranty. Usually, they get an email reminder to have their carpets professionally cleaned in order to protect their warranty. A few years ago, a homeowner could rent a […]
What every homeowner should know about carpeting (Part 1 of 3)
Carpet Warranty Problems How to protect the homeowner’s largest investment–the Flooring! (Part 1 of 3) For those who work in the flooring retail business, it is common knowledge that carpet manufacturers have become very strict when it comes to replacing carpeting that doesn’t survive the large warranty period. One of the first questions that the […]
A Professional Carpet cleaner is just a carpet cleaner!?
Why and how to hire a Professional Carpet Cleaner I am asked this question almost every time someone is shopping for a professional carpet cleaning company: What makes you different than the other guys in the yellow van? Before I answer that question, this is what the client is really asking. “Why should I pay […]
Should I clean with just water–What to look for when hiring a professional carpet cleaning company
Well, you can, but it may not be worth your time or energy. One of the most fascinating and important cleaning fundamentals that I have learned is the cleaning pie chart. This pie chart shows everything you need to know about what it takes to properly clean ANYTHING. Simply put, in order clean and suspend […]