Sometimes our most enjoyable dinners can be interrupted by wine accidents. We may not even bother to remove the wine stain that evening. However, the next day or days later, it can be difficult to remove a wine stain that has waited and dried. First, let’s take a look at the cleaning methods we can…
The key to successful spot removal is getting to it as quick as possible. Keep this page book-marked, or make a copy of it so you will be able to refer to it when you need it. Be sure to let your friends and family know about this spotting guide so they will be able…
Which is more important to you: a clean carpet – or a clean and healthy carpet? Yes, I assure you, there is a big difference. Each carpet cleaning method has advantages and disadvantages. Some methods will get out only the dirt. Other methods will get out dirt and grease. Still others will get out virtually…
Price is what you pay. Value is what you get. When you select a carpet cleaner, you’ll choose from a wide variety of cleaning methods and prices. Shaw Industries, the world’s largest carpet manufacturer, recommends hot water extraction from a truck-mounted unit, and using a portable unit only in areas where a truck-mounted unit won’t…
Asphalt. Bacteria. Car Exhaust. Chemicals. Dirt. Dust. Earth. Food. Particles. Fungus. Germs. Gravel. Grease. Grime. Grit. Hair. Industrial waste. Lint. Mud. Pet stains. Pollens. Pollutants. Rock. Sand. Scum. Smoke. Soil. Soot. Tar. Tobacco smoke. Urine. Vomit. (Will you help us? We’re trying to find at least one thing that’s in your carpet for every letter…
Dry foam: The carpet cleaner applies shampoo to your carpet, allows it to dry, and then, without rinsing, sucks the dried shampoo into a vacuum. This method leaves dirty residue in your carpet. Low-moisture foam: A low moisture cleaning foam is brushed into the carpet fibers. The soils are suspended in the foam and extracted…