Archive for September, 2009

How to maintain your natural stone

Saturday, September 19th, 2009

Dust mop floors…using untreated mop

Use a clean rayon string mop with warm water and a neutral pH detergent to Damp mop

Blot up spills immediately

DO NOT use vinegar or cleaners that contain acid

DO NOT use powder cleansers, soft cream cleansers (soft scrub)

DO NOT use mold removers (TileX, X14, etc.) or disinfectants (Lysol)

DO NOT use furniture polish (Pledge, Jubilee, and Endust)

HAVE PROFESSIONAL CLEANING PERFORMED ONCE A YEAR

Is it really necessary to seal stone outdoors?

Wednesday, September 16th, 2009

Outdoors can be very harsh on your stone. There are things that affect your stone that are visible like pollen and dirt and then there are things that are not quite that easy to see like UV Rays. You make an investment to your home by putting natural stone in your yard, so it would be worth it to seal the stone and preserve its natural beauty.

Sealing with our sealers will give you maximum protection against rain, other chemicals, oils from trees and plants & all of those wonderful and funfilled outside barbeques.

Should I seal my stone?

Saturday, September 12th, 2009

Impregnator sealers are designed to penetrate below the surface of the stone and deposit solid particles in the pores of the stone or to coat the individual minerals below the surface of the stone. Water, oil, and soil are restricted from entering the stone. Allow at least 72 hours after installation before sealing.

“Why should I seal my natural stone?”

A protected stone or tile and grout will be easier to clean, resist staining, and provide a safer and healthier environment. Considering the investment, why wouldn’t you provide the surface with the maximum protection possible?

“How often do I need to seal my stone?”

If your stone was sealed with Stone Tech Professional sealers that we use and you maintain it with Stone Tech Professional daily cleaners (that we will provide) your sealer should last up to 3-5 years. Use and ongoing maintenence greatly affect sealer durability.

Clean Carpets, Healthy Home!

Thursday, September 3rd, 2009

When your carpets are cleaned correctly it can actually improve the healthof your home!

It’s true, there are many health benefits that come with your professional carpet cleaning from Mr. Steam’s Valley Steam!

We clean your carpets with water that is heated to at least the temperature of 150 degrees! This is the temperature at which dust mites and bacteria that are hiding deep in your carpet fibers don’t stand a chance! So you don’t have to worry about your little bundle of joy getting sick from crawling on the carpet!

The powerful vacuum from our state of the art truckmounted machine extracts the dirty water outside of your home so there is no risk of releasing infectious airborne germs inside your home.

Our cleaning solutions are all natural or “green”! You family, pets and the environment will not be exposed to any harmful chemicals.

So if you are ready for a healthier happier home give us a call to set up an appointment at 208-788-2220 or 208-735-0386!