 Always Do This When Cleaning
Taking care of cleaning chores around the house is something homeowners have engaged in since houses were invented. Not much thought goes into it other than it just needs done. In our beautiful Charlotte NC area we see all kind of houses, so well maintain from the outside some that needs some loving care. But our lives keep us busy that we ignore them until something gets damage or a HOA send you a complaint letter. However, some specialized tasks inside the house , such as removing a spot from a carpet, getting rid of an irritating pet odor from the family dog or trying to find the best cleaning solution for the toughest jobs can actually end up causing more harm than good. Spot removal When we find a spot on the carpet, there are two things we tend to do. The first is to put way too much cleaning solution on the spot, saturating it and even getting the padding wet. This just spreads the spot and causes trouble in the future. The second is we tend to scrub way too long and way too hard. This can fray the fibers and you can’t fix that. So when you get a spot, put some solution on a white towel and blot. Never scrub or rub. Odor removal The biggest question when Fido or Fluffy does their thing on the carpet is “How do I get it out?” That’s not always easy unless you get to it right away. Urine will penetrate into the carpet, the padding and even the subfloor, and when it dries, over time it becomes sticky and smelly. Some will put powdered carpet deodorizers on those spots, which only gums up the carpet and creates a residue very difficult to remove. Like with spot removal, blotting the area quickly is usually the best remedy for the do-it-yourself types. Using products When one product works well and you find another one works well, too, the tendency is to mix them. Remember, never mix ammonia and bleach. Both are effective products on their own, but mixed together, they become deadly. Other products on your shelf could, if mixed together, create toxic fumes that can cause harm to your family. Always follow directions. How can you avoid all these problems and challenges? It’s simple: Call your cleaning professional today. They’ll be right over to save the day. Mae's Carpet Cleaning (704) 904-2964 or contact at www.maescarpetcleaning.com
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 How to Prep Your House for Bad Weather – Part 2
Previously, we provided some practical tips on inspecting windows, roofs and gutters all this tips are the first step of getting ready for a Bad weather— and making sure they were all in good shape. Why? Because winter and bad weather is coming! Being prepared for cold, windy, rainy and snowy weather is important. Preparation means you will — hopefully — avoid water, mold, wind, fire and smoke damage to your home. If you have lived in Charlotte area for few years, by now you should know that extreme winter weather comes and goes really fast but that is not reason to no get prepared. Don’t neglect to disconnect Those beautiful spring, summer and fall days mean you are gardening, watering and taking care of the outside. But winter is a different story. Before the grip of cold weather sets in, take a few minutes to walk around outside the home and disconnect any hoses connected to faucets. If you are able to, turn off the outside faucets from inside the home just in case a pipe were to freeze and break. A broken faucet or pipe means water can flood the interior of your home. Inspect the HVAC It doesn’t cost that much to have a professional heating, ventilation and air conditioning company inspect your heating and cooling system. Be sure to have a company inspect and clean any chimneys you use. A puff-back of smoke is expensive to clean up, and the unthinkable event of a fire can be avoided with preventative maintenance. Keep them charged Your smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors are your silent sentinels, diligently protecting your family. Test your detectors monthly and change the batteries, even if they still seem to be working fine, every six months. Perhaps do this when you change the clocks for daylight savings time in the spring and fall. Being prepared is smart. But if something does happen to your home, be sure to reach out to your disaster restoration pro! Mae's Carpet Cleaning (704) 904-2964 or www.maescarpetcleaning.com  Prepping the House for the bad weather – Part 1
When the weather turns bad, it’s time to turn against the weather. Prepping your home in Charlotte NC for storms that are either predicted or that can occur at any time is the best defense against wind, water and related storm damages. Without proper winter preparation of your home, you may end up inviting wind, rain and snow inside and then calling a restoration professional to clean it all up. Tip #1: Inspect the windows No, not in the glass itself (you can see that easily and would have already replaced broken windows.) Check the weather stripping, the caulking and edges of the glass. Ensure no air is getting in or out. This is easier to check on a windy day. Hold a tissue paper up to the areas you are inspecting to see if there is any movement. If so, repair that area. Replace the caulking or weather stripping if necessary. Tip #2: Get climbing… … up on the roof, that is. But keep it safe! Hire someone if you aren’t able to physically do this yourself or if there is any danger of falling. You (or someone) needs to inspect your roofing materials, areas around chimneys and vents… anywhere that water can intrude and cause problems. Be sure to repair any damage before the weather turns bad. Tip #3: Clean the gutters Dirty, cluttered gutters don’t do their job very well. Rain can easily turn into snow and ice, and debris in the gutters means they clog up and can cause all kinds of problems for your home. When the leaves stop falling, get out the ladder or hire a professional to ensure your gutters are ready for winter. No matter what you do, occasionally water, wind and ice can damage your home. Do the right thing: Call your disaster restoration professional when his services are needed. Mae's Carpet Cleaning (704) 904-2964 or go to www.maescarpetcleaning.com |
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