The picture of a perfect house always is depicted with a pet! They are a great addition to a house and a family. They are a loyal companion that has shown that families are happier and people live longer when they have pets. The pet that is found in most homes happens to be a dog. There isn’t much that is cuter than an adorable puppy and you just can’t say no. It is fun to have a new puppy in your house but they also are a lot of work. They need to get taken on walks, given food and water and their health cared for as well. That is only part of the needs of a pet because they also need to be trained to do what is right and follow a few rules of the house. The main one happens to be that they cannot use the bathroom in the home but need to find their way outside. This can be a difficult road for some dogs that are not fast at learning. Others may take to the rules quite fast while others can have accidents in your home their entire life. That is why you need to know what to do about pet accidents and urine that is on your carpet.
 

Steam Green Carpet Cleaning Outlines How to Map Out Pet Urine & Remove Stains & Odors

How to Map Out Cat & Dog Urine: One of the problems that many homeowners are stuck with is that their pet has an accident and they are unaware. They might not even realize that the dog has peed in the house or that they are using the same area over and over. The urine can soak in the carpet and dry before you even know it has occurred. The first sign that some people have that there is pet urine in the house is from the odor. At that point you need a plan on how to find the problem areas. You can use a black light to map out the areas that need to be treated. The black light will illuminate the spots that have urine on them so that you can set out some guides on where to focus. You want to use the light as a starting point but also use other senses to ensure they are urine stains. There are other substances that will glow under the black light that include laundry detergent and glue to name a few. You can use the smell test to confirm that it is in fact pet urine.
Treat Carpet for Discoloration from Urine Stains: One of the parts of the urine that you need to address is the staining that can be left on the carpet. You need to treat the discoloration so that you have color that is even throughout the whole room. The color that is left from the pet urine can be treated with warm water and dish soap. The solution can be used on a clean rag and dabbed at the spot until the color has been removed.
Neutralize Dog Urine Odors: The other aspect and likely the worst aspect of pet accidents is the odor that is left behind. The odor is from the ammonia that is in the urine and left to soak into the carpet, padding and backing. You want to use some kind of neutralizing solution to soak up the odor and treat the bad smell.
 

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As an investment and perfect addition to any home, wood floors are a beautiful option for flooring. Like any floor, however, it gets its fair share of abuse. Dust and dirt settles on the surface, debris falls on it and mysterious particulates and residues are tracked on the bottom of foot wear. Though wood floors can last, they are vulnerable to moist substances and granules, both causes damage. Though maintenance is relatively easy, it does require diligence. When anything is spilled, messes should be cleaned up as quickly as possible and running a dust mop, soft bristled broom, or a vacuum made for hard surfaces or on the bare floor setting to avoid damage from the rotator bar to keep the debris off is really all it entails for the most part. But wood floors do occasionally need to be mopped to remove the residues and pollutants. Since wood and moisture don’t get along, mopping should only be done sparingly and only when it is needed. We at Steam Green Carpet Cleaning would like to share a method on get your wood floors mopped when the occasion calls for it.
 

What to Use to Clean Hardwood Floors

You will need:
– Microfiber mop
– Microfiber cloth
– Broom, dust mop, or vacuum
– Bucket of warm soapy water or specific wood cleaner product according to your wood floor type.
– Furniture pads
– Wood floor polish (optional)
 

How to Clean Hardwood Floors

1) Remove the clutter. Clear out the furniture, rugs, and other objects out of the room to improve efficiency and easy of the task. To remove the furniture easily and prevent scratches and scuff marks, place the furniture pads under the furniture.
2) Clean the surface. Use the broom, dust mop, or vacuum to clean of the debris off the surface, paying special attention to the corners and edges where the debris tends to cluster.
3) Mop with the grain. If you are capable, consider washing the floor on your hands and needs for a better clean and more control. Wash the floor in sections to wash the with grain of the wood in smooth strokes and follow it up immediately with a dry cloth remove the moisture. Polyurethaned floors can be washed with the warm soapy water and floors that are lacquered or shellacked cannot get wet, so use a wood floor cleaner designed for hardwood and engineered wood floors to avoid staining and buckling.
4) Buff the wood. Buff the wood floors and ensure the residues from the cleaner or solution are removed by using a separate microfiber cloth and circular motions with light pressure.
5) For extra shine if needed. A good mopping will often restore the shine, but if it is lacking, use an approved wood floor polish to restore the luster back to the wood floors according the directions on the label.
When maintaining the wood floors, always follow the directions on commercial products you use on approved cleaners for the type of wood floor you have. Never use harsh chemicals or abrasive tools or you will just damage the floors. Replace your furniture and rugs only after you know the floor is dry.
 

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After investing in a comprehensive deep carpet cleaning from a professional, most homeowners want to know how soon they can expect the carpets to be dry. Most professionals will advise you to keep off the carpets if at all possible until they dry to avoid tracking in messes. An unacceptable outcome is when it takes several days for the carpets to fully dry, often the result of a cheap low-quality professional service. A serious professional’s target goal is to have the carpets dry within 4-8 hours, however, there are circumstances that can delay the dry time. Today we at Steam Green Carpet Cleaning would like to share what influences the carpet’s dry time so you have a better understanding of what to expect.
 

Some Carpet Fibers Take Longer to Dry

Before, during, and after a carpet cleaning service, the situations can be different from home to home, which makes the dry time vary. The type of carpet being cleaned, for example, can play a major role. Different materials interact with water differently; wool fiber for example will absorb up to 30% of its weight in water, but polypropylene carpeting lacks the ability to absorb moisture, keeping it on the surface so the carpet feels damper longer. The length of the carpet can impact the dry time as well, making shaggy carpet taking more time to dry than shorter cut carpet fibers.
 

Dirty Carpets Take Longer to Dry

How often the carpets are professionally cleaned is another factor that impacts how long it takes for them to dry. When carpets go years without a deep clean, the soil builds up and becomes compacted in the fibers, which will require extra cleaners to loosen and break up the soil and more water to push the embedded particles through the extraction process. With carpets that are cleaned 1-2 times a year, they do not need excess cleaners or water and can dry faster.
 

Dry Air Dries Carpet Faster

Another configuration of dry time is weather and climate conditions. During cold weather and climates when humidity is high, the carpets take longer to dry when compared to drier environments and warm temperatures. When the air is dry, moisture can evaporate and move faster into the air. It will take carpets exceptionally longer to evaporate in conditions where the air is dense with moisture and the weather is cold.
 

Carpet Cleaning Method Determines Drying Time

Professional methods and techniques are also another primary factor to consider. Some prefer low moisture methods where others have to approach stubborn stains sand severe odors with high-powered extraction methods that utilize water and quality products to neutralize odors and dissolve stains. Even with their high-powered equipment, the damp carpets will take a little longer to dry than the professionals who use minimum or no water methods.
 

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Many homeowners look to have hardwood floors installed instead of carpet for many reasons. It is cost effective and lasts a lifetime. Some like it because they stay cleaner and others simply like the look and versatility of hardwood floors. My grandmother had real hardwood floors installed in her home more than 30 years ago and it is still holding up today. You can even change up the look if it’s time for a face-lift without having to replace the whole floor! So, what are some benefits to installing hardwood floors?
 

Advantages of Oak & Other Hardwood Flooring

1: Low Maintenance – Unlike carpeting, hardwood floors require little upkeep. A daily or weekly sweep or vacuum depending on how many people you have in your home will remove dust, dirt and food that may have dropped. A bi-weekly mopping or wet Swiffer will keep your stain resistant flooring sanitized and free of harmful bacteria and virus’. Most hardwood floors only require a yearly deep-cleaning. I love knowing that my home is clean and harbors a much lower risk of holding environmental hazards and allergens because we have hardwood. If someone spills something, all I have to do is wipe it up!
2: Improves indoor air quality– Unlike carpet or vinyl, hardwood floors do not harbor dust mites, animal dander, pollen, particulate matter or other allergens. Having wood floors are best for allergy sufferers because they carry little risk in irritating allergies and respiratory diseases. They stay cleaner making your home a healthier environment for you and your family.
3: Convenient for pet owners– If you have pets, it makes for simple clean up when accidents happen or shedding periods occur. A simple sweep or mop up will take care of the problem without leaving a foul odor behind!
4: Last a lifetime and are cost-effective– Hardwood flooring a little bit higher upfront cost but will likely never need replacing. If the floor becomes damaged, or you are simply remodeling, you can have them refinished and re-stained to fix or update the look instead of replacing them. Unlike carpet, vinyl, or laminate where when they become damaged you will need to replace them! Hardwood floors are easy to maintain, don’t require the purchase of a vacuum, and hold up well against damage.
5: Hardwood Floors add value to your home: When it comes time to sell your home, you can sell it faster, and at a better price than if you had carpet. When buying a home, people look at homes that have carpet as a breeding ground for germs left behind by the family that lived there prior and already have plans to replace the carpeting. Most people look for homes with wood floors because they are more sanitary and are more aesthetically pleasing to them.
 

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