Is your tile really supposed to look like that? Or is a good tile cleaning long overdue? We at Mae's Carpet Cleaning can help you with that. Call us today to book your tile cleaning at 704-904-2964 or book online!
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The Basics of Spot Removal Its a great feeling having a beautiful home that you take time to keep looking in perfect shape. Your brand-new carpet just tops it off; its soft, comfortable, and most importantly clean. But then one day, disaster strikes. You see a spot right in the middle of the living room. There's no way that eyesore can stay but what do you do? Here are a few tips to basic spot removal. Don’t forget that a spot could actually be a stain, which needs professional attention. Identify Do your best to visually identify the spot. Some spots are easy; others are pretty tough. It’s not always possible to identify the spotting substance in the carpet but a little deduction can help. First of all, where is the spot? Is it near the dining room or somewhere people might eat? More than likely, it’s food related and you might find success with a spotting solution for sticky residues. Is it in a bedroom? Could be cosmetics, shoe polish, or some other substance common with getting ready for the day and you might find success with a dry solvent spotter. Apply product When you have tried identifying the type of spot you have, choose a decent product for that particular spot. Some of the best spotting solutions can be obtained from your carpet cleaning company. Ask them what they recommend. Blot Next comes removal. Carefully blot the spot. Do not scrub. Scrubbing can cause damage to the fibers which could mean replacement. Keep applying and blotting with the product until the spot is gone. Remember, continue at your own risk. Doing your own spot removal can possibly remove the original color and/or damage your carpet. Take your time and do it right. Pretesting fiber and solution compatibility is always recommended. However, when in doubt do your carpet a favor and call Mae's Carpet Cleaning at 704-904-2964 or book online! Don't waste your money on bad carpet cleaning. Call Mae's Carpet Cleaning today at 704-904-2964 or book online!
Traffic Wear is Preventable Who doesn't love the feeling after getting their carpet cleaned professionally? The carpet looks almost new and it smells and feels good. Most people try to keep it this way but its a huge challenge. One of the biggest concerns for homeowners that get their carpets cleaned is preventing those ugly traffic wear patterns from returning after a cleaning. The solution is both simple yet complicated. The Problem So, what causes ugly traffic wear patterns anyway? To be put simply, dirt but its also so much more than that. Most carpets in homes today are made from synthetic fibers. Nylon, polypropylene (olefin), and polyester are the materials that carpets are made of. There are pros and cons for these materials as carpet fibers but one thing they have in common is that they're plastic. Dirt and Plastic Don't Mix Well When you look at dirt under a microscope, it looks like shards of glass. Since plastics are smooth and easily scratched, the combination of "broken glass" and any type of friction can cause damage. A good example of this is a plastic toy at the beach at the beginning of the summer versus the end of the summer. That toy is going to have many tiny scratches from the grains of sand which causes it to look dull and kind of old. What's happening to that toy on the beach is happening every day to your carpet. The dirt from your feet scratches at your carpet as you walk. Repeating that process in particular spots regularly causes those traffic wear patterns we hate. Unfortunately, no amount of cleaning will restore the damaged fibers. However, professional carpet cleaning can improve the appearance and help prevent further damage. This is where the simple yet complicated solution comes in. The easy part: maintenance of the carpet (keeping the dust and dirt off). The hard part: how to do that. The answer to this requires a commitment from you and everyone in your household. The Solution (In 6 Steps) 1. In reality, it would take about 27 steps to get all the dirt off your shoes. This would require a 100 ft runner which of course is not practical at all. Let's just stick with a mat or a small runner but this isn't enough. 2. Removing your shoes before entering your house. Its a little inconvenient at first but it will become second nature in no time. The most important part to this step is making sure you put your shoes back on whenever you go back outside. Going out in bare feet will just bring the dirt that you don't want into your house. 3. Traffic wear patterns are the worst in the areas that transition from carpet to a hard surface. The hard surface won't hold the dirt like carpet will. Keeping those hard surfaces clean will prevent transferring dirt to the carpet. 4. Vacuuming frequently is the most important part of preventing traffic wear. Vacuuming alone removes more than half the dirt in your carpet. If you vacuum every week, it will extend the life of your carpet. It will also improve the air quality in your home which means a healthier environment for you and your household. 5. Carpet cleaning removes the rest of the dirt. If you implement the rest of the steps and stick to them, the carpet cleaning is even more effective. 6. Get carpet protector applied after a carpet cleaning. This will protect the fibers from further damage and it also prevents spills from staining! If you follow these 6 steps, it can save you money, keep your home looking beautiful, and create a healthier indoor environment. Keeping your carpet and hard surfaces clean will extend their life which means there would be no need to replace them. By maintaining instead of replacing, you can save thousands of dollars over the life of your home (which is something every homeowner wants to hear). Having a good maintenance plan for anything will cut costs, reduce waste, and save you time in the long run. Anytime is the perfect time to start and Mae's Carpet Cleaning can help you! Call us at 704-904-2964 or make an online appointment NOW! Make an appointment today! Call NOW at 704-904-2964 or book online!
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How to Remove Blood Spots from Carpet and Furniture Getting blood spots on your carpet or your furniture is a terrible thing. Hopefully when it happens, it’s not from a very serious accident. But when it does happen, you must remove it quickly. Blood spots can be removed pretty easily if you do it quick enough. However, if it's a fair amount of blood (more than a few drops) its best if you just call a professional. If you follow these simple, safe procedures, you should be able to handle removing a small amount of blood spots.
Wow! That’s a lot of work. It might do the trick, but it also might not. If you aren't careful, you could accidentally set the blood and it could become a difficult stain. So if you don’t like to live dangerously and would rather play it safe… call Mae's Carpet Cleaning or visit www.maescarpetcleaning.com! We know exactly what to do and have the tools and cleaning solutions to do it right! Should You Wash Cushion Covers? You notice your cushion covers are not looking as nice as they used to. It's understandable; with the kids, pets, and normal wear, they're going to be slightly lacking. Washing those covers would be easy, right? So you decide to do-it-yourself and wash the cushion covers. They come out looking nice but, you also notice a slight issue. The colors look a little faded and it takes a lot of effort to zip them back up. Some might not even zip all the way. You're starting to think this might not have been a good idea after all.. Even with the zippers, cushion covers aren't meant to be done like normal laundry. They're only there as a convenience for the manufacturer and/or the upholsterer. Keep these points in mind if you are tempted to wash your cushion covers:
So if you still feel the urge to wash those cushion covers yourself, keep these points in mind and be very careful with your valuable furnishings! But ultimately, do your furniture and all upholstery fabric a huge favor: Call Mae's Carpet Cleaning in Charlotte today! (704) 904-2964 or visit us at www.maescarpetcleaning.com How to Take Care of Your Outdoor Grill Spring time is here to stay in the Carolina's, days are getting warm and nice to enjoy the outdoors that's why Juan Dominguez owner and operator of Mae's Carpet Cleaning said. There’s nothing more enjoyable to any food lover everywhere than firing up their grill and creating some delicious meals, whether is a steaks, burgers, bratwursts or healthy home-grown vegetables. Maintening that gas grill in good shape is, therefore, paramount to happy outdoor barbecues and family gatherings. And here’s something we all know: Outdoor grills don’t clean or take care of themselves. It takes determination on your part to keep them working for you, meal after meal after meal. Follow this easy steps to keeping your grill in good working condition. Step 1: After cooking any of your favorite treat on the grill (after removing all the food to a platter, of course) keep the grill on. In fact will be better if, you turn it up a bit, and let all the bits of meat and drippings burn to a crisp so after everything cools down you can scrape them off the grill grate. If you don’t do this, guess what the next time you fire up the grill means you will be dealing with the remnants of the previous meal. That’s not tasty. Step 2: Look underneath… no matter the quality of your grill you have, if you have a storage area for pans, spatulas and the propane tank, food drippings and debris can quickly create a problem. Clean out that storage area on a regular basis, keeping everything neat and ready for the next meal. Step 3: Don’t ignore the exterior of the grill. Washing the outside of the grill with warm, soapy water keeps grime from building up. Step 4: When not in use, I will advice you on keep everything covered up. Some grill owners feel that with warmer weather, they can leave the grill exposed to the elements. Hey, it’s meant to be outside, right? Yet keeping the grill under a quality grill cover can add years of life to your trusty outdoor cooking partner. Of course, with outdoor grilling comes greasy spills that can spot and stain your carpet. Nearly everyone has dropped a burger or a hot dog on the floor when bringing the food inside. Even worse is when your tasty treat is covered with mustard or ketchup. Do your carpet a favor and call your professional carpet cleaning company like Mae's Carpet Cleaning when that happens. Give us a call at (704) 904-2964 or visit our website www.maescarpetcleaning.com. |
AuthorHi, my name is Juan Dominguez. I'm the owner and operator of Mae's Carpet Cleaning. I have been in business since 1998. I have seen it all, just name it. With my experience and continued education, I have been put in a position where I am capable and would love to share what I know with you. Archives
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