We are cleaning some hardwood floors for a customer in Clinton today. First we thoroughly sweep and vacuum the area and then apply a hardwood cleaning solution. We buff with hardwood cleaning pads and then do a low pressure rinse and extraction with fresh water. The soiled solution is extracted to a waste tank in our truck for proper disposal. This is a great way to clean … [Read more...]
Do not keep potted plants on expensive Oriental Rungs
We just cleaned this beautiful Chinese oriental for a customer in Clinton and she was thrilled. That being said, you probably see the big brown rotten spot (hole) in the middle of the picture. She explained that the hole is there because she kept a large potted plant on the rug for years and the moisture rotted the carpet. She is going to place a sofa over the ugly hole, so she … [Read more...]
Cleaning Hunter Douglas Silhouettes
We cleaned some Hunter Douglas Silhouettes and cornices for a happy customer in Clinton. These are made of a synthetic fabric that cleans up beautifully. One challenge with these shades is keeping the bugs out (insects love to crawl into the vane cavities and die). Here's a tip... Some of my customers have had luck using cans of compressed air to blow them out. … [Read more...]
Leather Upholstry Cleaning
We just helped a customer in Clinton with some leather furniture cleaning. Leather upholstery is great for hiding soils, but it still needs to be cleaned and conditioned periodically in order to keep the surface clean and extend the life of the furniture. Just look at the rag we used to wipe down the leather. This was bright white when we started. … [Read more...]
Carpet Manufacturers recommend Steam Cleaning
We just helped a customer in Clinton with some carpet cleaning. What an improvement! Regular carpet cleaning will extend the life of your carpet because it flushes out the sand, pollen, and other grit that you cannot remove with your vacuum cleaner. The large carpet manufacturers (Shaw, Mohawk, Beaulieu) recommend steam cleaning every 12 months or so. … [Read more...]