In many homes, families do not wear shoes. Some don't wear shoes because of tradition. Others don't to keep from tracking soil on to the carpets or hardwood. That being said, it is understandable why many clients ask if their carpet cleaning technician will remove their shoes while cleaning the carpet. Even so, there are many reasons why carpet cleaners keep their shoes on.
Again, the client’s concern about bringing in dirt is understandable. However, many carpet cleaners have a process to avoid this. By starting at the furthest point in the house and working backwards towards the front door, any dirt that was brought in will be cleaned up. Another option is having the carpet cleaning technician put on shoe covers.
At Hydro Clean Carpet Cleaning, we want to respect our clients’ homes and provide the best service possible. Our certified technicians must keep their shoes on. However, they will clean starting at the furthest point in the house. Additionally, our technicians carry shoe covers on all of our company vans.
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Unfortunately, your carpet is vulnerable to issues other than dirt and stains. If not taken care of, bigger problems can arise. One of these problems is carpet delamination.
Carpet delamination is a condition where the secondary backing of the carpet separates from the primary backing. It can be caused by a variety of issues.
One cause can be a failure of the bonding agent. This is usually latex between the primary and secondary backing. This may be a defect from the factory or may be caused by factors present during or after the installation.
A common cause of delamination is improper installation. You will want to make sure the installers have lots of experience and a written guarantee. A check with the local Better Business Bureau would be a good idea. This way you can see if there are complaints about installation and how they were handled.
Flooding is another reason for carpet delamination. If the carpet remains wet for an extended period, it could breakdown or deteriorate the latex glue. Microbial growth from water soaked carpet can actually feed on the latex glue. Similarly, a carpet that has been cleaned improperly with too much water may also result in a breakdown of the bonding material. This is primarily due to carpet losing 85% of its structural integrity while wet.
If not adequately extracted, solvents in carpet cleaning spotters and solutions may dissolve the latex. Cat or dog urine, which starts out as an acid and then becomes alkaline, will eat away at the backing and the latex. Spills involving petroleum based products can have the same effect.
Carpet delamination has also occurred when home or business owners used Ozone generators. Ozone is considered an air pollutant and has been proven to dissolve latex. Over-exposure to Ozone is also considered a serious health hazard.
Extreme wear from heavy foot traffic, furniture dollies or wheelchairs can also create separation of the carpet backing. One particular trouble spot is the pivot point on corners or stair landings. This is where people step and twist their feet into the carpet as they round the corners. The twisting and grinding motion causes premature wear on the face of the carpet and the backing
When delamination occurs, it can manifest buckling, rippling and separation from the tack-less strips. The separation will be evident when the carpet pulls away from the baseboards, leaving a noticeable gap. Some carpet repair technicians will use a hot glue gun or latex glue to repair delamination. Unfortunately, this usually just buys some time until the carpet is replaced. If carpet is older or has a jute fiber (burlap) backing, replacement should be considered over repair.
In summary, to prevent costly destruction of your carpet from delamination, you can do a few things:
At Hydro Clean Carpet Cleaning, we understand that carpet is a huge investment. This is why we want to help you care for your carpet. We want to be a resource for all your carpet cleaning questions and ensure you carpet lasts. Take a look at the carpet repair services we offer to help!
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Generally, homeowners consider getting their carpets cleaned but forget that their area rugs may be just as dirty. Whether your area rug is underneath your kitchen table, in your living room, or placed in an entryway, there are probably a lot more crumbles, dirt, and allergens that have accumulated than you would suspect. Thankfully, many professional carpet cleaning companies offer area rug cleanings and are capable of treating various types of area rugs.
A professional carpet cleaning company will not clean your rugs at your house or in your driveway. There is too high of a risk of damage to the rug and to hardwood and other floorings. By cleaning the rugs offsite, the chance of the rug dyes running, bleeding, or fading is reduced. It is also important for companies to have control of the drying environment and more time to perform additional washing if needed.
At Hydro Clean Carpet Cleaning, we have special natural fiber safe cleaners, rinses, deodorizer, and urine neutralizers to treat these rugs. We also have IICRC certified fine area rug cleaning technicians to ensure that your rugs are cleaned properly, using our 10-step process.
When we pick up an area rug from your home, we will roll them up, take them to the shop, and clean them. To clean these rugs, we need to test for colorfastness and apply a dye locking agent when necessary to prevent the dyes from bleeding, fading, or running. We also take our time to ensure natural rugs, especially expensive or very delicate rugs, are treated with extra care. Natural fiber rugs should be cleaned at low heat, low pressure, and mild agitation with cleaning products that are designed specifically for natural rugs.
It is also important to note that rugs that have been affected by urine may need more than one cleaning or may need a more extensive cleaning in our submersion pit. We have to remember that urine and fecal matter are acidic and may permanently damage rug fibers. The length of time the animal matter was allowed to remain in the rug also affects the level of damage.
Do you need your favorite area rug cleaned? We're here to serve you. At Hydro Clean Carpet Cleaning, we use the utmost care to clean your rugs. With our 10 Step Process, your rug will look like new. Schedule your appointment today!
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Imagine you saw some great reviews online for a carpet cleaner. You then decided to book an appointment for a Friday morning in two weeks. When you scheduled that appointment, you reserved a time for a worker and all his equipment to show up at your house. Two weeks have passed and it's 4 PM on Thursday. A friend calls and invites you to hang out on Friday. Because you haven't seen them in a while, you call the carpet cleaner and cancel or reschedule the job.
At this point, there is no time for the carpet cleaner to fill that appointment. That appointment time for cleaning is now lost forever and so is any revenue the carpet cleaning company could have earned. This is called a lost opportunity cost. The carpet cleaning technician that was scheduled to clean for you now has no work to do at that time and is told to come into work three hours later. Canceling that job at the last minute just cost him three hours of income that he needed to feed his family or pay his rent.
The other potential customers that wanted that appointment time for cleaning have already been told the time was not available and have either scheduled for a different day or they called a competing company and scheduled with them.
At Hydro Clean Carpet Cleaning, we understand that life happens. Sometimes things come up that can’t wait. If you find yourself needing to cancel your carpet cleaning appointment, please do your best to cancel it a week in advance. Even better, if you are able to find a replacement, that would be appreciated.
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Dogs are the greatest. That is, when they're not soiling your carpet. If you are considering getting a dog, keep in mind, some are better about going outside than others.
Obviously, not all dogs misbehave, but some are more likely to offend. If these smaller dogs are not trained properly when they are young, they will get in the habit of going to the bathroom inside. Some will do it right in front of their owners. Others will simply sneak off and find a favorite spot or room. The problem is usually discovered when the odor is strong enough to be noticed or when the dog is caught in the act.
Dogs will generally repeatedly pee in the same spot. Sometimes, this is because their scent still lingers from a previous accident in that location. Although it is easier to train your dog and break this habit when your dog is young, there are still methods you can use to stop your dog from peeing on the carpet.
When a pet urine issue is discovered, there are ways to minimize the amount of damage to the home.
By taking these steps to prevent getting urination on your carpet, you will also be able to avoid urine contamination.
Having your carpet saturated or consistently smelling like dog urine is never fun. If you are looking to freshen up your home with clean carpets, Hydro Clean Carpet Cleaning is here to help. Our hot water extraction method will be a great fix to treat pet urine contamination. Contact us today for more information.
Do you want your carpet to last? There are various steps you can take to ensure your carpet looks fresh and new for years. An important part of protecting your carpet is applying a carpet protector.
Carpet protector is an additional product that can be applied to your carpet or upholstery when it is cleaned by a professional. Carpet protector is sprayed onto freshly cleaned carpet and then spread evenly with a carpet rake. It causes spilled liquids to bead on the top of the carpet fiber so that it can be quickly blotted up with a towel. Carpet protector repels water and oil-based stains. It also coats the carpet fibers so that dirt and other dry soil does not stick to the fibers. Because the dirt does not stick to protected carpet, your routine vacuuming is more effective. If you have a Teflon cooking pan at home, the idea is the same. Soil slides off instead of sticking.
At Hydro Clean Carpet Cleaning, we use Protectant Carpet Protector, one of the most recognized names in fiber protection. We recommend having carpet protector applied about once a year or at least every other cleaning. The protector usually wears off at that time. Some homeowners will protect the whole house while others will simply have their heavy traffic areas treated. The additional cost is affordable and extends the life of your carpet.
When you have a Protectant protector applied to your carpet or upholstery by Hydro Clean Carpet Cleaning, you will receive our 12 month spot and stain warranty. If within twelve months of having the protector applied, you have a stain that will not come out with our FREE Spot Out Spotter, we will come out at no charge and treat that spot or stain. This gives our clients peace of mind that we will stand behind our product. Our technicians will make recommendations for carpet protectors, but they will never engage in high pressure sales. If you want carpet protector or more information, just ask.
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With so many options, sometimes it can be difficult to find out which carpet cleaning company to hire. There are various things to consider, especially because carpet cleaners enter your home and are taking care of the carpet you want to last for years. So what are the main factors you should be considering?
Hiring a carpet cleaning company that follows through with high quality work at a reasonable price will be the best investment. There is no need to break the bank, but it’s also not worth hiring a cheap company that does such a poor job you need to hire someone else to fix it.
Asking these questions will help you determine the character of a carpet cleaning company. Are they someone you want in your house? Will your carpets be cleaned the way you want?
Hydro Clean Carpet Cleaning takes pride in providing excellent service at a reasonable price. We take the extra steps, like cleaning with industry standard products and training and certifying our technicians. Pick us to freshen up your carpet and you won’t be disappointed!
Do you vacuum often? When you do, do you vacuum along the baseboards using the crevice tool? If not, you may be noticing the carpet fibers near the baseboards darkening. Keep reading to learn why this happens and what you can to do prevent it.
Filtration Soiling is a soiling condition in residential carpet. When walls in a home are not well sealed, they draw air in underneath the baseboards. The air flows under the baseboard and drywall and up the interior of the wall like a chimney. As the air is drawn in it passes through the carpet fibers near the baseboard. Over time, dust, dirt, dander, oils and smoke carried in the air get deposited in the carpet fibers.
If the carpet fibers near the baseboard are not cleaned regularly and properly, they become dark and eventually the carpet fibers turn black. The black soiling will become permanent if the carpet continues to be neglected. Filtration soiling can also be seen in doorways where air flows under doors.
You can recognize filtration soiling when you see a solid black line in the carpet right next to the baseboards. When filtration soiling is discovered early, it can be reversed by scrubbing the carpet with a brush and a spotting solution. At Hydro Clean Carpet Cleaning, we will typically use a Libman brush with short bristles. When filtration soiling is severe, a professional should be called in to do restorative cleaning. It is tedious work, but very effective.
Preventing filtration soiling however is extremely easy. Simply vacuuming weekly and using the crevice tool that came with your vacuum will do the trick. Trying to vacuum up to the baseboard is not effective enough because the roller brush can’t reach that close. Just connect the thin long crevice tool and run it along the carpet at the edge of the baseboard. That alone will prevent filtration soiling. In the long term, if you remodel or replace baseboards and trim in your home you should caulk in between the floor and drywall. This will stop the airflow and filtration soiling as well
If you have a case of filtration soiling, Hydro Clean Carpet Cleaning would love to help. As a professional carpet cleaner in Colorado Springs, we know how to clean you carpet without causing further damage. If you have questions about services we offer, call us today.
When it comes to your home and your carpet, choosing an option to ensure a quality clean is incredibly important. If you are considering using a rental carpet cleaner, be aware of the difference between rentals and hiring a professional carpet cleaner.
The machines use tiny vacuum motors compared to the vacuum blower in a professional truck-mounted unit. Unfortunately, these small motors do not provide enough lift and suction to get enough soil and water out of the carpet. This causes the rug to come out stiff, crunchy, and streaky.
The carpet also stays wetter for a more extended period. Much of the soap stays in the carpet which causes the carpet to re-soil rapidly.
From a hygiene standpoint, we need to analyze how these machines get used. People use rental machines to clean apartments which are often dirtier than other homes. The devices are used to clean severe pet urine contamination, overflowing toilets, sewage backup, and even messes involving blood.
Also what did that rental machine pick up? Could it have picked up bed bugs, fleas, dust mites, or roach eggs that might fall out onto the next person’s carpet? Was it used in a meth house?
Overall, it can be unsettling to wonder if the machine was properly cleaned and sanitized before it was rented out. Was it just rinsed or wiped off, or cleaned at all? Although the potential savings is appealing, it is essential to ask yourself if it is worth risking damage to your expensive carpet or putting your family’s health at risk. Additionally, suppose you consider the time to pick up and drop off the machine, the cleaning chemicals, and your cleaning time. In that case, you may discover that having a professional clean your carpet will be close to the exact cost and less time-consuming.
At Hydro Clean Carpet Cleaning in Colorado Springs, we clean and disinfect the equipment after each job. We do this to ensure we are not carrying someone else’s filth into your home. If you are considering hiring a professional carpet cleaner, contact us for a quote and more information.
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It's not uncommon to underestimate how dirty your carpet is. Many families don't wear their shoes in their house, hoping to keep their carpets clean. Unfortunately, going barefoot caused issues as well.
Many individuals try to keep their carpet clean by not wearing shoes in the house. Although this helps prevent dirt from being tracked in from outside and there will be less damage to the carpet fibers due to abrasion, being barefoot has its downsides as well. The problem with going barefoot is the oils from your feet. The natural oils from skin can discolor the carpet or area rugs and attract more soil to those areas that get more contact with the feet. Additionally, the use of moisturizer on the feet adds synthetics oils to the carpet. All of these oils, natural or synthetic, attract more dry soil to those areas.
To treat these oils we actually have to use a carpet safe de-greasing product to strip the oils off the carpet fibers.
In homes with pets, we do not recommend going barefoot. Dogs come in from the yard with soil on their paws and the associated bacteria. The same situation is true for cats that use a litter box and step right where your bare feet are going to be. The bacteria from the litter box are now in contact with your feet. In these homes we recommend adding an antimicrobial treatment when we clean.
At Hydro Clean Carpet Cleaning we understand the desire to go barefoot in your home, so you can better protect your carpet. However, we do recommend you consider options other than being completely barefoot. To protect your carpet from natural and synthetic oils, we suggest wearing socks or slippers in the house.
Are you ready to have your carpets feeling fresh and fluffy again? Take a look at all the services we offer to see what works best for your household needs. We hope to hear from you soon!
