Area rugs should not get the same treatment as your wall-to-wall carpet! Many area rugs such as fine oriental rugs are very costly and are made from fragile natural fibers, dyes, and foundation materials that cannot be cleaned in the way we usually clean synthetic carpets (such as nylon, olefin, and polyester).
Most professional carpet cleaning systems involve the use of high heat, high water pressure, extreme agitation, and intense chemical activity. Most area rugs cannot be cleaned using these tactics. A more gentle “hand washing” process must be used to safely clean area rugs. Because more time is involved in hand washing and more complex cleaning products must be utilized to avoid damaging the fibers and dyes, you would expect that area rug cleaning would be more costly than standard carpet cleaning. It is.
WHY AREA RUGS ARE MORE DIFFICULT TO CLEAN
Because of the dense pile construction of area rugs, dirt particles work their way down through the fibers - to the backing foundation of the rug where they cannot be removed by ordinary vacuuming. This loose grit wreaks havoc on your rug’s delicate fibers, causing a cutting abrasive action as you walk on the rug. Abrasion accounts for fiber loss (wear) and embedded soil stains.
Other types of soil including food particles and pet oils “hide” in the dense pile, making your rugs an ideal haven for germs, bacteria, and other nasty creatures such as dust mites! Dust mites are too small to be seen but are the most common cause of year-round allergy and asthma. They live in mattresses, pillows, carpets, rugs, furniture, bedcovers, and clothes – anywhere they can feed on dead flakes of human skin. All foreign pollutants in your rugs should be removed by professional cleaning on a regular basis to keep your rugs “healthy”.
We use a unique and thorough high-volume clear water rinse extraction process. You see, the amount of water used to clean area rugs is directly proportional to the amount of soil removed in the rinsing process.
HOW TO GET YOUR RUGS PROFESSIONALLY CLEANED
We can arrange for a pick up and delivery of your rugs for a small fee. Please call 508-278-7757 for an inspection appointment. Your high traffic rugs should be lightly cleaned several times a year and thoroughly cleaned at least once a year professionally. Low traffic area rugs should be cleaned every 2-3 years to rinse away accumulated dust and soil. Even if the rug doesn’t look dirty…it should be routinely washed.
PRE-CLEANING INSPECTION
Our cleaning and repair team will inspect your rug after its arrival and will contact you with any work recommendations or pre-cleaning “discoveries”.
Once the pre-cleaning inspection is complete and the cleaning proceeds, the first step is dusting. Some rugs can hold up to one pound of dirt per square foot before it will “look” dirty. Your rug is first beaten with a beater bar – sometimes up to a dozen times. Your rug is then vacuumed with a powerful upright vacuum to “shake” the dirt out of the foundation of your rug.
The rug is then given a cold water, mild shampoo cleaning - brushed by hand. The rug is thoroughly rinsed with water and the water is vacuumed out with a powerful recovery machine.
Your rug is then dried. Air movers are used to help facilitate drying, without the use of high heat.
Fringe tassels are cleaned an additional time after the initial cleaning. The tassels are then dried. The rug is given a final grooming and then rolled and readied to go home.
Friday, December 12, 2008
Monday, October 27, 2008
12 Tips To Keep Your Carpet Looking Great Between Cleanings
12 Tips To Keep Your Carpet Looking Great Between Cleanings…
First of all, if Bliss Carpet Care has not recently cleaned your carpets, please give us a call today @ (508) 278-7757 to schedule an appointment. If we have recently cleaned your carpet, then your carpet is clean, fresh, soft, and fluffy. All the spots that have been bothering you for the past few months are now gone. Now the question, is how do you keep them that way? Here are a few tips you can use year round to help keep your carpet looking as fresh and clean as the day we professionally cleaned it.
Vacuum, Vacuum, Vacuum. As a general rule vacuum traffic areas 3 to 5 times per week. This will prevent dirt from settling into the carpet. Walking on dirt and grit that has settled to the base of the fibers causes an abrasive action, which results in the appearance of traffic lanes and worn areas.
Clean up spills immediately, before they become permanent stains. You may refer to our spotting guide online, which can be found at our website. This will provide you with directions on how to proceed in removing spills. You may also call us at (508) 278-7757 and we will also give you assistance on how to properly remove the spill.
Have your carpet professionally cleaned on a regular basis. They should be cleaned every 6-12 months depending on the amount of “traffic” in the house. (i.e. kids, pets, shoes, etc.) Clean high traffic areas about twice as often as other areas.
Reapply Scotchgardâ Carpet Protector each time the carpet is cleaned to keep stains from setting in and the soil from grinding in. More information can be found on our website.
Place walk off mats inside and outside every entrance to your home.
Place mats or bound remnants on top of the carpet at high wear areas, such as in front of the sofa or chairs and entry/exit points from the carpet.
Placing smooth plastic chair mats under chairs in front of desks may help to prevent carpet delamination and wear.
Remove your shoes when you enter your home.
Control the circulation and disposal of food and drink through the home.
Use a powerful upright vacuum with a beater brush and excellent filtration system for carpets. Be sure to change the disposable bag often to ensure efficient operation.
Take your vacuum in for a checkup at the vacuum repair shop annually to keep it operating at peak performance.
Change your furnace filter to keep your indoor air clean. Call Boucher Energy Systems, World Class Heating & Air Conditioning. They can schedule a cleaning of your heating system with you. There phone number is (508) 473-6648 or visit them online at www.boucherenergy.com.
Bliss Carpet Care
“Cleaning The Little World
You Live In”
So there you have 12 tips to prolong the life and beauty of your carpet investment. If we can be of assistance or if you would like to schedule your next appointment call Bliss Carpet @ (508) 278-7757 or (800) RUG-SPOT.
First of all, if Bliss Carpet Care has not recently cleaned your carpets, please give us a call today @ (508) 278-7757 to schedule an appointment. If we have recently cleaned your carpet, then your carpet is clean, fresh, soft, and fluffy. All the spots that have been bothering you for the past few months are now gone. Now the question, is how do you keep them that way? Here are a few tips you can use year round to help keep your carpet looking as fresh and clean as the day we professionally cleaned it.
Vacuum, Vacuum, Vacuum. As a general rule vacuum traffic areas 3 to 5 times per week. This will prevent dirt from settling into the carpet. Walking on dirt and grit that has settled to the base of the fibers causes an abrasive action, which results in the appearance of traffic lanes and worn areas.
Clean up spills immediately, before they become permanent stains. You may refer to our spotting guide online, which can be found at our website. This will provide you with directions on how to proceed in removing spills. You may also call us at (508) 278-7757 and we will also give you assistance on how to properly remove the spill.
Have your carpet professionally cleaned on a regular basis. They should be cleaned every 6-12 months depending on the amount of “traffic” in the house. (i.e. kids, pets, shoes, etc.) Clean high traffic areas about twice as often as other areas.
Reapply Scotchgardâ Carpet Protector each time the carpet is cleaned to keep stains from setting in and the soil from grinding in. More information can be found on our website.
Place walk off mats inside and outside every entrance to your home.
Place mats or bound remnants on top of the carpet at high wear areas, such as in front of the sofa or chairs and entry/exit points from the carpet.
Placing smooth plastic chair mats under chairs in front of desks may help to prevent carpet delamination and wear.
Remove your shoes when you enter your home.
Control the circulation and disposal of food and drink through the home.
Use a powerful upright vacuum with a beater brush and excellent filtration system for carpets. Be sure to change the disposable bag often to ensure efficient operation.
Take your vacuum in for a checkup at the vacuum repair shop annually to keep it operating at peak performance.
Change your furnace filter to keep your indoor air clean. Call Boucher Energy Systems, World Class Heating & Air Conditioning. They can schedule a cleaning of your heating system with you. There phone number is (508) 473-6648 or visit them online at www.boucherenergy.com.
Bliss Carpet Care
“Cleaning The Little World
You Live In”
So there you have 12 tips to prolong the life and beauty of your carpet investment. If we can be of assistance or if you would like to schedule your next appointment call Bliss Carpet @ (508) 278-7757 or (800) RUG-SPOT.
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Carpet Care Plays A Vital Role in Your Indoor Environment
Carpet Plays A Vital Role In Improving Your Indoor Environment:
During the 1960s and 1970s, much of our nations' focus was on the pollution of our outdoor environment.
Concern for fuel economy in the early 1970s led to changes in construction techniques and building design to prevent the loss of temperature-controlled air from buildings. Airtight structures keep air inside, but they also prevent the flow of fresh air from outside. Research by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has determined that our indoor environment has two to five times more pollutants than outside air.
The quality of our indoor air has become more important to us in recent years in that the average American spends over 20 hours a day inside a closed structure. We spend 90 percent of our lives indoors. Heightened consumer awareness has placed an emphasis on improving the quality of our indoor environment.
Carpet plays a vital, positive role in indoor air quality. It acts as an environmental filter, trapping and holding impurities from the air we breathe. The EPA and carpet industry findings indicate that with proper ventilation of new carpet,
Industry findings indicate that with proper ventilation of new carpet, carpet itself does not contribute negatively to indoor air quality. But, the buildup of soil in carpet does. Upholstery fabric also harbors soil and contaminants.
According to Michael A Berry, Ph.D., former Deputy Director of the EPA Environmental Criteria and Assessment Office, the single leading cause of poor indoor air quality in built environments today is poor maintenance. Carpet and upholstery must be cleaned to remove trapped contaminants before they overflow and are released back into the indoor air. For a healthier indoor environment, the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (www.IICRC.org) recommends:
Vacuum frequently. A vacuum cleaner with a high efficiency filtration bag removes soils and bio-contaminants from carpet and upholstery and reduces the release of respirable particles into the air. These bags are now available for most models of vacuum cleaners at retail stores that carry vacuum cleaners and accessories.
Periodically have carpet and upholstery professionally cleaned by an IICRC Certified Cleaner. Thorough cleaning removes soil and pollutants to improve indoor
“My carpets have never looked so good since Bliss Carpet Care cleaned them! You should call them today! Here is a coupon for 10% off your first cleaning!”air quality. Bliss Carpet Care is an IICRC Certified Carpet Cleaner.
Control the sources. Entrance mats halt tracked-in soil and contaminants. Tobacco smoke, which is trapped in carpets and upholstery fabrics, is a major source of indoor pollution.
Increase fresh air flow. Our ancestors knew what they were doing when they opened windows to air out buildings.
Clean for health. Carpet and upholstery fabric hide soil. Don't just clean for appearance when the accumulation of soil becomes visible. Clean for the health of yourself and your family.
Submitted by:
Leland Bliss
Bliss Carpet Care
Certified Carpet Cleaners
(508) 278-7757
During the 1960s and 1970s, much of our nations' focus was on the pollution of our outdoor environment.
Concern for fuel economy in the early 1970s led to changes in construction techniques and building design to prevent the loss of temperature-controlled air from buildings. Airtight structures keep air inside, but they also prevent the flow of fresh air from outside. Research by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has determined that our indoor environment has two to five times more pollutants than outside air.
The quality of our indoor air has become more important to us in recent years in that the average American spends over 20 hours a day inside a closed structure. We spend 90 percent of our lives indoors. Heightened consumer awareness has placed an emphasis on improving the quality of our indoor environment.
Carpet plays a vital, positive role in indoor air quality. It acts as an environmental filter, trapping and holding impurities from the air we breathe. The EPA and carpet industry findings indicate that with proper ventilation of new carpet,
Industry findings indicate that with proper ventilation of new carpet, carpet itself does not contribute negatively to indoor air quality. But, the buildup of soil in carpet does. Upholstery fabric also harbors soil and contaminants.
According to Michael A Berry, Ph.D., former Deputy Director of the EPA Environmental Criteria and Assessment Office, the single leading cause of poor indoor air quality in built environments today is poor maintenance. Carpet and upholstery must be cleaned to remove trapped contaminants before they overflow and are released back into the indoor air. For a healthier indoor environment, the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (www.IICRC.org) recommends:
Vacuum frequently. A vacuum cleaner with a high efficiency filtration bag removes soils and bio-contaminants from carpet and upholstery and reduces the release of respirable particles into the air. These bags are now available for most models of vacuum cleaners at retail stores that carry vacuum cleaners and accessories.
Periodically have carpet and upholstery professionally cleaned by an IICRC Certified Cleaner. Thorough cleaning removes soil and pollutants to improve indoor
“My carpets have never looked so good since Bliss Carpet Care cleaned them! You should call them today! Here is a coupon for 10% off your first cleaning!”air quality. Bliss Carpet Care is an IICRC Certified Carpet Cleaner.
Control the sources. Entrance mats halt tracked-in soil and contaminants. Tobacco smoke, which is trapped in carpets and upholstery fabrics, is a major source of indoor pollution.
Increase fresh air flow. Our ancestors knew what they were doing when they opened windows to air out buildings.
Clean for health. Carpet and upholstery fabric hide soil. Don't just clean for appearance when the accumulation of soil becomes visible. Clean for the health of yourself and your family.
Submitted by:
Leland Bliss
Bliss Carpet Care
Certified Carpet Cleaners
(508) 278-7757
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