It can be SO tempting to pull a loose carpet fiber but doing so will just make the problem worse. A better solution would be just to trim the snag as close to the pile as possible. The tiniest amount of glue to secure the loose fiber could also be helpful but since that can cause a bigger problem, we would only recommend doing that if you’ve done some additional homework and feel confident doing so. If you would rather leave it to a professional, let us know. We can help!
Carpet Care Myth: You should wait until your carpets “look dirty” to get them cleaned
Carpet Care Myth: You should wait until your carpets “look dirty” to get them cleaned. Carpets are like sponges trapping toxins, pollutants, pathogens, bacteria (including E coli and salmonella), viruses, dead skin cells, dust, and all kinds of harmful compounds that you don’t want in your home. One study conducted by Dr. Philip Tierno, a microbiologist and immunologist, found indoor carpeting to be 4,000 times dirtier than a toilet seat, with about 200,000 bacteria per square inch. Regular carpet cleaning is crucial for maintaining a healthy home. We are here to help when you’re ready! See our contact information in our bio.
How Long Does Carpet Take To Dry?
After your cleaning appointment, your carpets should be mostly dry within 4-6 hours. There are several factors that can affect dry time including air flow, humidity, and the temperature of the room. It’s important to facilitate air flow by opening up windows and utilizing ceiling fans after the carpet has been cleaned. We use air movers while we clean to expedite the drying process.
Restorative Cleaning
Our restorative cleaning process utilizes a piece of cleaning technology with rotating vacuum heads and sprays jets to deep clean carpet with hundreds of multi-directional cleaning passes. It works wonders at breaking up the sol in the carpet and restores it to its original glory. If your carpet could use some love, let us know. We can help!
What You Should Know If You Use Home Cleaning Products On Your Carpet
Have you ever used a home carpet cleaning product and notice your carpet seemed to get re-soiled quickly? Soaps can be responsible for this as they cause rapid re-soiling if not rinsed well from the carpet. If you’ve ever spilled a lot of soap in your sink, you know how long it takes to rinse all the soap out and how much water you had to use in order to do that. Soap in your carpet isn’t easy to remove and you can’t just dump loads of water on it without creating another problem. Do-it-yourself and other home carpet cleaning machines don’t have a strong enough suction to remove it either. In these cases you’ll likely be in need of a professional carpet cleaning utilizing hot water extraction to thoroughly rinse the carpet and remove all the soap and whatever else was applied to it. If you’re in need of a cleaning, let us know. We can help!
Carpet Care Tip: Wear Slippers or Socks Indoors
If you’re a big fan of walking around barefoot, you may want to re-consider. Your skin naturally releases moisture which comes out as oils or sweats, which when you walk around barefoot transfers from your foot to the surface of your carpet fibers. This moisture attracts dust, dirt, and dander and over time it can build up and become noticeable. Wearing your shoes indoors isn’t the answer as that can track in far more contaminants. The best option is to wear socks inside or to have special indoor-only slippers by your front door to put on when you make the transition from outside to inside your home.
Rainy Day Scheduling
Do you need your carpets cleaned but don’t want to have them cleaned in the rain? We totally understand that. When you book a cleaning with us, let us know your concerns and we will give you a call to reschedule your appointment if the weather forecast is showing rain on the date of your scheduled cleaning.
