Snore Busters
Snoring can cause sleepless nights and cranky spouses. If you snore, you are not alone. The American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation reports that almost half of all adults snore from time to time. While severe snoring may indicate a serious medical condition known as sleep apnea, many other people suffer from mild […]
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 […]
Keeping Up with the Joneses in the Digital Age
It used to be that you had to look in your neighbor’s driveway to see what shiny new car he just bought. You would hear about the Caribbean vacation when you visited for dinner. And you heard about the new job promotion in the annual Christmas letter. In the age of social media, however, you […]
Holiday Eating Survival Tips
Turkey, desserts, candy, gravy, eggnog! Holiday foods can wreak havoc on your diet. But with a little preplanning and thought, you can weather the holiday eating frenzy without putting on all those extra pounds. Consider these survival tips to get you through the end of the year. Take time for exercise Even with a busy […]
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 […]
Dealing with Salt Residue
Ice melt may cause long-term, serious damage to carpet fibers and leave an unsightly white, powdery residue. Potential damage to the inside of our businesses and homes occurs when we track salt and snow from our boots onto our carpets. Ice melt is a mixture of salt, ice and snow. The tracked ice melt […]
Professional Carpet Cleaning: What to look for in Professional Carpet Cleaners
What to look for when selecting a carpet cleaning company We’ve all been there. Somewhere in you house, there’s a job that’s simply too big for you to handle. Maybe it’s a broken window. Or a stuck garage door. You need to cal in a professional, but you’re weary, because you don’t want to get […]