Archive for March, 2009

Carpet Cleaning Weather

Tuesday, March 31st, 2009

Have you ever noticed when the weather channel says” Your going to see some wind gusts”. That really mean it’s going to be a wind storm,so be prepare. Here in the Magic Valley and Wood River Valley the weather is unpredictable. They say it going to rain then it snows. But never the less you can enjoy many things about Idaho.

The weather is sort of like a puppy sometimes. They tell you some things that you can expect. But the don’t tell you that they are unpredictable too. Some puppies are lazy and others are very playful. But what they all have in common is they don’t come potty trained. But the are adorable. But if they make a mess or have an accident in your home.

You can always count on Mr. Steam’s Valley Steam, they will help you out in this unpredictable weather. No matter rain or shine. Or how big or small the job is we know that your time is valuable. But don’t let the weather interfere with your concerns of your home. Waiting too long for cleaning of a stain or something can actually make it hard to remove in some cases. Let us keep your mind at ease.

sad-puppy-web.jpg It’s OK, you can call Mr. Steam’s Valley Steam they serve in the Magic Valley and Wood River Valley.

Three Steps for Proper Carpet Care

Saturday, March 21st, 2009

Carpet cleaning is just like exercise! If you get into a routine and keep it up, you will see great results and feel better for it. Understanding the right way to clean carpet will help you save time by doing it correctly the first time with products that do the job right from the start. Not only will Seal of Approval cleaning products help keep your carpet looking great, they can also help meet the warranty requirements of the carpet manufacturer. Below are three simple steps to keeping your carpet clean and looking great:

  1. Vacuum at the right frequency with a vacuum.
  2. Clean spots and spills quickly with products that do not damage the carpet or cause it to resoil more quickly.
  3. Professionally deep clean your carpets every 12 to 18 months to remove embedded dirt and grime.

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St. Patrick’s Day

Saturday, March 14th, 2009

Don’t forget wear Green on March 17, 2009. Also remember to go Green with your carpet cleaning too.

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Everyone’s Eating Ice Cream Again!

Saturday, March 7th, 2009

Winter is gone, and Spring is on it’s way. Which means you can start having ice cream once again instead of hot chocolate. If one of your children happen to drop their ice cream in the house. Here’s a tip that might help you if this happen in your home on your carpet.

Ice Cream clean-up:
First- Remove as much of the ice cream as possible by blotting with a white paper towel or scraping with a dull knife.

Then-Apply isopropyl rubbing alcohol to a clean white cloth, white paper towel or cotton ball. If the spot extends deep into the pile use a blotting motion until the spot is removed or no color is transferred to the cloth. Do not allow the alcohol to penetrate into the backing as this will destroy the latex bond. If the spot is on the surface only, rub in one direction at a time. Never us a circular motion to remove spot as this may destroy the texture. Stop if spot is removed. If not, go to the next step.

  • Apply a small quantity of detergent solution to the spot. (To make the detergent solution mix 1/4 teaspoon of a hand dish washing detergent which does not contain lanolin or bleach with 1 quart of water; examples of safe detergents are Dawn® and Joy®.) Use a blotting motion to work the detergent into the affected area. If spot is being removed continue applying detergent and blotting with a white paper towel until spot is removed.
  • Rinse with tap water using a spray bottle, blot to remove excess moisture.
  • Spray lightly with water, do not blot this time; apply pad of paper towels and brick and allow to dry.
  • If there is still some stain on the carpet and blotting is not removing it, then moisten the tufts in the stained area with 3% hydrogen peroxide. Let stand for on (1) hour. Blot and repeat until carpet is stain free. Light will cause peroxide to change back to water so no rinsing is necessary. Apply pad of paper towels and weight down with brick.
  • If this didn’t get it out give us a call!

    Daylight Savings Begins

    Thursday, March 5th, 2009

    On Sunday March 8, 2009.Don’t forget to reset your clocks. It’s Daylight Saving Day !

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