Moving can be an exhausting process. The final step to any move should be to have the carpets professionally steam cleaned. If you’ve rented the place you’re moving from then it’s expected that you leave it in the same condition it was when you moved in. This usually means clean carpets. The amount of your security deposit may be reduced if the carpets are dirty or stained. If you’re a homeowner, clean carpets leave a good impression.
 

Take Proper Care of Your Carpet

Make the job easier when it comes time to move by taking care of your carpet in the first place. Stains and worn traffic areas can be disappointing to potential buyers and new homeowners. Carpets should be vacuumed three times a week and professionally cleaned once a year with hot water extraction. This needs to be done more often in areas that get extra dirty. Spots should be removed as quickly as possible to prevent stains. Use an extraction tool with blotting when you can and brush over the area with a clean towel to lift the carpet pile, giving it a uniform look.
 

Clean Carpets When You Move In Provide a Fresh Start

Before you unpack at your new place, it’s reassuring to have the carpets cleaned. These services will provide a deep, below the surface cleaning that will give you a fresh start. You should schedule in advance to allow the carpets plenty of time to dry and choose a reputable company experienced with all types of carpets and stains, as well as pet odor removal. When selling your home you should be aware that clean carpets are vital. Getting them steam cleaned is an easy, cost effective way to give your home a facelift and give buyers the feeling that the home has been well taken care of.
 

Steps to Take Before the Carpet Cleaner Arrives

The carpet should be thoroughly vacuumed to remove surface debris and dirt. Some companies will do this for you, but there will most likely be an additional charge. Be sure to dust and clean the baseboards and the air conditioning and heating registers. While this doesn’t change the way the carpets are cleaned, cleaning these areas will remove more dirt and will prevent it from landing back onto the clean carpet afterwards. Be sure to free up a parking spot as close to the front door as possible for the truck to run the hoses.
 

Hiring Professional Carpet Cleaners Produces Superior Results

Professionals use truck mounted equipment. Some reasons this is beneficial are that these machines are more powerful and can get the water very hot. The hotter the water is, the better. The chances of cleaning solution spills in your home is unlikely because everything is on the truck. The only part that enters your home is the hose and attachments. The job gets done quicker as the unloading and set up of equipment is unnecessary. More power provides a more consistent level of water flow and stronger suction which means your carpets will dry faster. Carpets that are professionally cleaned will stay clean longer because the powerful suction prevents any residue from the cleaning solutions being left behind which attracts dirt and debris.
 

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No matter if you have hardwood floors or engineered wood floors, they require maintenance. As time marches on, so will the degree of care needed. Throughout the lifespan of your hardwood floors, daily maintenance and once a week maintenance is important to avoid premature refinishing. But knowing the right care to give your hardwood floors can be elusive to many homeowners.
 

Steam Green Carpet Cleaning would like to relate some maintenance tips on the wood flooring that might be in your home.

Solid Hardwood Floors are just that. Built thicker and more durable, hardwood floors can be unfinished or factory finished. Factory finishes minimizes the install work as it comes pre-sanded and finished. Whereas the unfinished wood requires you to sand and finish after installation, though this option gives you more ground for custom designs, after it is installed, you have to wait until the hardwood is sanded, finished and fully dried before you can begin walking on it. Solid hardwood flooring is a bit more pricey, but is made more durable, and gives you more wiggle room for major maintenance and repairs if the floor is neglected or suffers damage.
 

Regular Maintenance Tips for Solid Hardwood Flooring

– Sweep with a soft bristled broom, a dust mop, or a vacuum that features a “bare floor” or “hardwood floor” setting. This should be done daily to keep the dust and dirt from scuffing the floors as you are walking. With the dirt on the floor, and the walking motion, especially if shoes are worn, acts as sand paper of sorts. Keeping the dirt and grit off the floor daily can minimize the effects.
– Sun rays can fade the wood finish, be sure to use protective window covers to avoid the fading.
– As the wood ages, regular traffic pattern are traversed, and sunlight manages to shine through, it is recommended you rearrange the furniture every so often to even it out.
– Area rugs and runners are ideal for entry points and areas where there is a lot of foot traffic.
Tips to prevent abuse and damage:
– Keep your pet’s nails trimmed and their paws cleaned. Their nails can easily scratch the floor, and just like us, they can track in dirt and mud.
– Humidity levels should be kept between 35% and 55% to avoid shrinkage; humidifiers can help keep a balance.
– Use a white, clean, and dry cloth, wipe up spills immediately.
– Avoid walking on the wood floors with abrasive shoes, high heel shoes, and spike shoes.
– Avoid using water or liquids to mop the floors, use it sparingly and only when needed, immediately dry.
– Only use cleaning aids that are specifically formulated for your floor.
– Do not use abrasive cleaning tools, i.e.: scouring pads, steel wool pads, or anything containing metal.
 

Regular Maintenance Tips for Engineered Hardwood Floors

Engineered Wood Floors are very similar to hardwood, but are made with wood particles with wood sheet covering the tops with wood. It is much thinner therefore you can only do refinish service maintenance once before it will need to be replaced, but all the same maintenance and what to avoid are the same.
 

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Going bald is a problem for many people. Hair loss can be embarrassing, and especially when someone points out that you have a giant bald spot. While growing a comb over may assist in covering up your shiny head, it doesn’t change the fact you are losing your hair. If it makes you feel any better, baldness doesn’t affect just people. Many homeowners come across a bald spot on their carpet. Carpet bald spots are unattractive and can ruin the look of any room. Carpet bald spots reveal the very base of the carpet, with fibers missing and major discoloration especially if you have a darker colored carpet. Many homeowners think that carpet bald spots are a result of older carpet, or carpet that has been sitting under heavy pieces of furniture; however this is not what is causing carpet bald spots.
 

Carpet Eating Moths, Beetles & Insects Create Holes & Bald Spots on your Carpet

An infestation of carpet beetles or carpet moths is what is responsible for the bald spots you find on your carpet. When homeowners first realize that they have a carpet beetle or carpet moth infestation they are embarrassed, thinking that their home is not as clean as it should be, but this is not the case. Carpet beetles and carpet moths do not discriminate; they will infest the cleanest home, as long as there is carpet there for them to feast on. These pests are not just attracted to your carpet either; they will also devour clothing, curtains, wool and silk. They will feast on any natural fibers to survive. These pests like areas that hold moisture and enjoy dark areas like corners and spaces underneath furniture. Check these areas of your carpet for any signs of balding.
 

Remove Carpet Beetles and Clothes Moths from your Home

The best way to remove these pests from your home and prevent further carpet balding is to hire Steam Green Carpet Cleaning to get the job done for you. A professional vacuum job will have these pests gone in no time and prevent your carpet from further damage. Steam Green Carpet Cleaning will use a healthy dose of natural agent that will effectively eradicate the carpet beetles or moths. Avoid trying to remove these pests on your own. Many homeowners will purchase an over the counter pest spray or carpet cleaners that when used improperly, can further damage the condition of your carpet and also be quite ineffective when it comes to eliminating the carpet beetles or moths. Steam Green Carpet Cleaning is your best bet when it comes to cleaning your carpets and removing carpet beetles and moths.
 

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The best way to ensure that your carpet does not suffer from baldness is to vacuum regularly and hire Steam Green Carpet Cleaning to clean your carpets at least 3 times out of the year. Do not let your home be embarrassed by bald spots, employ Steam Green Carpet Cleaning today and continue to keep your carpet looking beautiful.

There are many aspects of a clean house. Cleaning “out of sight out of mind” sectors are just as important as cleaning the obvious places. What many people do not know, is the air duct system responsible for delivering the temperature controlled air needs attention every so often. The air ducts circulate air, including the treated outdoor air that is then treated and delivered to every room of your home, can quickly become built up with dust, pollens, pollutants, germs, bacteria, hair, dust mites, dust, mold and other particulates.
 

Steam Green Carpet Cleaning offer then benefits, advantages, and some need to know informative knowledge regarding professional air duct cleaning.

The Benefits and Advantages of Air Duct Cleaning

1. Indoor air quality reaches a higher quality. Your air ducts eventually becoming a reservoir of contaminate that circulates through the ventilation system accumulates various pollutants that poorly impact the quality of air you breathe daily. As previously mentioned, particles such as; dust, dust mites, hair pollen, outdoor pollutants, lint, carpet fibers, germs, bacteria, saw dust from remodeling projects, vermin contaminates, and even mold are all manners of debris that continues to build up on a day to day bases. Every time you turn on the air conditioner or heater, fine layers of that filth is being introduced into the air you breathe. For people who suffer from allergies, asthma attacks, children, elderly and anyone who has respiratory issues are the people who can greatly benefit more so with a professional air duct cleaning.
2. HVAC system is more efficient. Without the clogs from obstructions from accumulating debris within, your HVAC system is running at peak efficiency. The air conditioning and the heater are operating at top performance, and your utility bills are steadier with a periodic air duct cleaning. If there is an excessive buildup of filth, your HVAC can run insufficiently and your utility bills can increase.
3. Cleaner home. Have you ever wondered why after a vigorous cleaning and dusting, within a few hours there is already a fine layer of dust tarnishing your hard work? Well, the contaminates lingering in your ducts are filtering in some of that debris and making your home less clean.
 

Air Duct Cleaning Facts & Information

Your air ducts need a professionals cleaning every 3-5 years. When moving into a new home and the previous homeowners don’t have documented receipts of having the service, you should get them cleaned as soon as possible. If mold spores and other serious pollutants are waiting to ambush you, you can take the preventive measure by getting the cleaned.
Listed below are some of the reasons you should consider getting a professional air duct cleaning.
– Smoking in the household.
– Pets that live indoors, especially if they produce high levels of shedding fur or hair, and pet dander.
– Water, smoke or fire damage that occurred in the home.
– Mold outbreaks inside or close to the exterior of your home.
– Recent renovations.
– Residents that suffer respiratory inflictions, asthma or those who frequently suffer from allergies.
 

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