Help keep COVID-19 out of your home and away from your family. Here’s how: We’ve all heard lots of information about how to fight the virus, from washing hands and wearing masks, to social distancing, sanitizing hard surfaces like doorknobs, and so on. What many people don’t realize is that these precautions also extend to other parts of your home, such as your carpets. Of course, vacuuming is important to remove daily soil, but that’s really not sufficient to remove[…]
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Over time the fabrics and textiles in your home capture odours and allergens. Even if you do not have pets, children, or smokers in your home, your carpets, rugs and upholstery will still absorb common household odours and allergens.
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Noticeable odour is a common problem in homes with pets, particularly cats. Accidents frequently happen and their accompanying smell is almost inevitable. Unless the cat urine can be completely removed from the actual fabric itself, complete pet odour removal is unlikely. Television ads and supermarket shelves are full of retail products that promise to combat pet odours, but they usually merely mask the odour, often just temporarily. The odour will almost always return, sending you to the store to purchase[…]
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It’s always a pleasure to see how bright and clean your carpets or upholstery look right after professional carpet cleaning and/or upholstery cleaning. You can keep them looking fresh and new longer by asking for Stain Guard Protection, to help resist soil and stains. Stain Guard Characteristics The repellent characteristic of a fabric protector keeps dirt from sticking to the fibers. This Improves vacuuming because dirt is more easily picked-up, and fewer passes are required with the vacuum. It also simplifies[…]
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Clean draperies and curtains can add beauty and style to any room, and they serve useful funсtіоnѕ including blocking sunlight and providing privacy. However, with time they аlѕо tend to accumulate soil. You’ll nееd to clean them regularly to keep them looking their bеѕt. How Often Do Curtains or Drapes Need Cleaning? Cleaning your curtains at home еvеrу 3 to 6 months should be аррrорrіаtе for mоѕt hоuѕеholds, with professional cleaning by a service like Reliable Carpet Care every 3-5[…]
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We love our pets but hate pet urine problems. Nevertheless, sometimes they can have an accident on the carpet or upholstery. Don’t panic; just call a professional cleaning company that can deal with the problem right away. One piece of advice, don’t just mask the problem with deodorizers and perfumes. And please don’t try to clean it yourself with wet cleaners. There’s a very good chance you will make the problem even worse. Get to the root of the problem[…]
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A person can go crazy worrying about all the bugs, pollutants and bacteria that might be hiding in your bed. Yuck. Renown microbiologist Philip Tierno, PhD, in his book, The Secret Life of Germs writes: “I can think of no single place that challenges a person immunologically day in and day out more than a mattress.” Problem: Various normal body excretions (sweat, urine and blood, for example) naturally accrue in the mattress, which then become fertile homes to all kinds[…]
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The furniture in your home leads an eventful life. No matter what type of fabric you choose, it will need regular maintenance and cleaning to keep it fresh and new-looking. Upholstered furniture is a large investment in most homes, along with items like carpeting, kitchen appliances and the family car. For that reason, regular maintenance and professional cleaning will significantly prolong the attractiveness and useful life of delicate upholstery fabrics. The superior cleaning services provided by Reliable Carpet & Upholstery Care[…]
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The causes and effects of allergies have long been known and can be a serious health threat. Still allergies seem to be on the increase. They are an unwanted response of the immune system resulting in inflammation of the eyes and nose (rhinitis), lungs (asthma) and skin (eczema). It is estimated that allergies affect some 40% of the population at some time and the percentage is on the increase. One controllable culprit in the battle with allergens is the house[…]
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#1 – GERMS According to microbiologist Dr. Philip Tierno of NYU Langone Medical Center, carpet can contain a shocking 200,000 bacteria per square inch. That’s more than your toilet seat! Most of these germs are harmless. Other, including E. coli, salmonella, and staphylococcus, can cause digestive upset, skin infections, respiratory illness, or allergic reactions. Solution: Give your carpets a thorough, deep steam cleaning at least once per year. #2 – POLLEN Spring is in the air, and that means[…]
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