If you are seeking a professional carpet cleaning service, be sure to do your homework. With so many choices and advertised prices that run the gamut, you want to be sure you are getting your money’s worth. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) offers the following tips to help your search go more smoothly:

• To find a reputable company, ask around. Ask your family, friends and neighbors who they use to clean their carpets and who they would recommend to others.
• Contact the BBB for a reliability report on the company.
• Price does matter. The lowest price is not always the best price. While no one wants to be overcharged, extremely low prices should also set off warning signals. Companies that advertise very low prices may be practicing what is called “bait” advertising. Once the workers arrive in your home, they quickly suggest a more expensive treatment for the cleaning. Ask exactly what is included in the price and be sure to get it in writing before the crew begins any work.
• Find out what you get for your money. Just as pricing can differ from company to company, so can the services included in the price and what the company considers “extras.” What type of cleaning agent does the company use and exactly how does it work? Will the cleaning company move furniture and return it to its original location? If so, is there an extra charge for this service? What about pre-treating spots and heavily soiled areas? Are there extra charges for high traffic areas? What if you are not happy with the cleaning? Is your satisfaction guaranteed?
• Inquire about the company’s employees. After all, these are the people who will be coming into your home. Find out if the company uses its own employees or do they sub-contract the job out to other companies? Are they bonded and insured? Who is responsible if the crew damages the carpet or other items in your home?
• Find out what care is required after the cleaning. How long will it take to dry? What kind of ventilation is needed? Can you get a written guarantee?

( Article from The Better Business Bureau  Website)

Below are some natural ingredients to make a solution for pet odor and fleas. Mix Tea Tree oil or any of the following essential oils: Citronella or Lemon, Pennyroyal, Cedarwood and/or Eucalyptus and water. The dilution should be one drop of oil to 2ml of water. Shake well in a spray bottle and apply to animal, careful not to spray their eyes, ears, mouth or nose.

Here’s a link to the post on the ASPCA website about the expeirence that some pet owners have had with the product. You can also Google ” Hartz Flea Products” for more information.

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As a matter of fact, you may have thought you had taken care of certain odors, only to find them coming-on stronger than ever.

Heat and humidity can cause odors that have been masked to rise to the surface and infiltrate the air of your home.

Now, please understand, odors don’t mean you have a dirty house. As a matter of fact, they are just part of living and come from everyday sources like cooking, smoke, spills, and pet stains.

But while odors are a part of life, you don’t actually have to live with them.

Taking the following steps should help you banish bad odors for good:

Odor-Removal Trick #1: Wash and/or dryclean (according to manufacturer’s instructions) all clothing, bedding, and drapery to get rid of cooking and smoking odors.

For persistent odors, wash things a second time in a formula comprising four to six tablespoons of sodium phosphate, one cup of household chlorine bleach, and a gallon of warm water.

Odor-Removal Trick #2: Because odors can lodge in upholstery, clean all upholstered furniture according to manufacturer’s instructions.

Odor-Removal Trick #3: To remove odors caused by old food, clean out refrigerators, stoves, cabinets, and cupboards. Pay special attention to hinges, drawer slides, and other areas where food can become trapped.

Odor-Removal Trick #4: Call us to have your carpets professionally cleaned.

Odor-causing agents like bacteria, food, spills, and pet stains can burrow deep down into your carpet fibers where they linger and smell.

Unless you really know what you are doing, attempting to clean your carpets yourself can stir up old stains and smells, and can leave you worse off than before.

Not only do we have the tools and knowledge to rid your carpet of yucky smells, we can also make them look almost new!

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* Vacuuming: Avoid beater bars this can cause indentations in the surface of the floor. Use a brush attachment.

* Dust mopping: Use a non-abrasive dust mop with a soft cotton head. Some floor manufacturers suggest using a floor treatment as well.

* Sweeping: The broom used to sweep a hardwood floor will need to have fine bristles, with feathered ends, that will be very gentle on the floor’s surface.

* Furniture: Dragging furniture across the floor will damage it significantly. Lift the furniture at all times when repositioning it in your room. Using felt “shoes” under the legs would help to avoid scratches when furniture is accidentally scooted across floor.

* Sunlight: Over a period, too much sun can discolor wood finishes. Darken the room by closing curtains and blinds during the time of day when the sun is most intense.

* Shoes: Some (sports related) shoes have hard heel supports and metal nails attached to the sole…”stop” and do not enter, they will most surely damage the finish of your wood floor.

Stains will need your immediate attention on wood floors. Keep them waxed as needed and wipe up any drops of fluid that may be spilled on the floor as soon as possible.

Have your area rug professionally cleaned periodically. Rotate it every three to four months for even wear and light exposure. The frequency of cleaning depends on the level of foot traffic and type of soil the area rug receives. Typically, an oriental rug deserves professional cleaning every two to four years. Green Carpet Cleaning can do a masterful job cleaning your specialty area rugs with our safe and thorough rug cleaning methods and we’ll pick them up and deliver at no additional charge

That’s right…

We’re all aware of pollution, but many of us are unaware that the air we breathe inside can often make us sick and cause allergic reactions..

So, how can you evaluate the air quality inside of your home?

If the air seems stuffy, if there are bad odors, if there is excessive moisture, or if you notice mold or mildew, chances are you have some issues with air quality.

Luckily, there are simple things you can do to ensure that you and the other occupants in your home breathe easier…. and better.

Make sure there’s plenty of ventilation and circulation in your home.

Open the windows and, if necessary, install fans. Many of today’s homes are built airtight, so the key to good indoor air quality is to get air both in and out of the home.

Check for mold and mildew.

Mold and mildew indicate moisture, and can cause allergic reactions and various minor health illnesses.

Start by removing mold and mildew with a bleach solution, and then handle the moisture in the air by installing a dehumidfier. Crack the windows in rooms that are susceptible to excessive moisture, such as bathrooms, and turn on a fan to move air around.

Install air purifiers.

If you just have a problem room or two, there are smaller desktop models that are relatively inexpensive and do a good job. If you suffer from extensive air quality issues in your home, you may want to install a heavy-duty whole-home system.

Get plenty of air after installing new furniture and cabinetry.

New furniture and cabinetry are often treated with chemicals like formaldehyde that emit dangerous gasses. Most of these gasses burn off within a couple of days. During the first few days after installing these items in your home, keep the windows open and fresh air circulating.

Call us to make sure your carpet isn’t harboring any bad or unhealthy substances.

Animal dander, dust mites, and other dirt and debris that affect air quality burrow deep down into your carpet, and cause irritation, illness, and allergies. Let us take care of that for you with a good, thorough cleaning.

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To reduce dust mite and pet allergens clean your carpet, upholstery, area rugs, and air ducts regularly and apply Dust Mite Allergen after cleaning. treatment.