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      A carpet or tile cleaning professional is working with one of your most valuable assets.  Should it be trusted to just anyone?  When you need to hire a plumber, or electrician, would you hire someone without formal training or a license?       Unfortunately, many cleaners have no formal training whatsoever.  They figure it’s a menial task anyone can perform.  Many consumers willingly pay for inferior service, because they have not been educated as to what to expect from a cleaning professional.  Many don’t realize that low prices mean low quality.   Sadly, some homeowners have found out through a disastrous experience that is certainly does make a huge difference whom you hire.  Please don’t learn the hard way.       Fortunately for you, and for me, there are many fine people in the cleaning industry who realized the standard must be raised.  In order to accomplish that, the IICRC (Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification) was created.  It provides schooling, hands-on training, and exams. They teach fiber identification, carpet and tile construction, cleaning chemistry, cleaning methods, trouble-shooting, and professionalism.  After becoming qualified, “Certified Cleaners” must also [...]

1)   Keep walkway and entries clean to eliminate tracking in debris. 2)   Use entrance mats to trap soil, protect carpets and reduce the quantity of particles that eventually become airborne. 3)   Clean shoes at entries to reduce fine particles such as lead. 4)   Use quality vacuum equipment.  Check the Carpet and Rug Institute’s list of vacuums that passed the Green Label Program at:  www.carpet-rug.com. 5)   Use high-efficiency vacuum filter bags  to trap small particles of dust and allergens. 6)   Vacuum frequently before soils become embedded in the carpet. 7)   Use quality reusable electrostatic filters for HVAC systems.  Clean monthly. 8)   Have  your carpet and upholstery cleaned professionally.  Professional equipment and methods eliminate the soil and grit that do-it-yourself machines can’t touch. 9)   Clean drapery, bedding and other fabric surfaces; wash linens. 10)   Control moisture and humidity to keep down dust mites and mold. For all residents of Sedona, Village of Oak Creek, Cottonwood, Clarkdale, Camp Verde, call CleanSource, 928-646-6300  for Carpet, Tile & Grout, Natural Stone & Upholstery cleaning.

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1)    Use good quality, absorbent entrance mats both inside and outside your doors.  They should be long enough to allow 3-4 footsteps to remove 95% of the soil on your shoes.  (It always helps to train husband and children to wipe their feet, too.)  Clean the mats often. […]

Don’t Panic! Grab a white terry towel and start blotting. (If you don’t have a supply of old white towels, buy several packages at the auto supply store.) Keep blotting, NOT rubbing, until you don’t get any more liquid up. Always turn the towel to have a clean area to use, and change when necessary. You can step on a folded towel to draw a deep spill up. […]