Carpet Cleaning in Sun Valley and Twin Falls

Improve Your Indoor Air Quality

Admin — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:39:13 +0000

Do you have allergies? Believe it or not, you can keep your carpet. Studies have shown that carpet is better at trapping allegrens than hard flooring such as tile or wood. What? Particles and allergens fall to the floor (out of breathing zone) and onto the carpet. The fibers of carpet trap allergens and particles, reducing their continued circulation in the air. Proper cleaning, such as vacuuming sucks up the dust that is in the carpet, locks it in the machine and keeps it out of the air. Allergic to carpet itself ? Not likely . Much of today’s carpet is made from plastic fibers, which most people aren’t allergic to. Of course, if you have wool carpet and are allergic to wool, you have a problem. Then remove the wool carpet and don’t buy a new one.

Tiny Critter Control

Admin — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 16:19:48 +0000

Two kinds of carpet-damaging beetles exist: varied carpet beetles and black carpet beetle. These critters literally eat wool fiber and other natural sources of food, such as leather and dead skin cells, and can be difficult to eliminate. The larvae crawl from room to room hiding in baseboards, molding, and heating systems. Adult beetles fly in from outside and lay eggs.

Varied Carpet Beetle

Black Carpet Beetle

Depending on the part of the country you live in and the wool content of your carpet, you may encounter carpet beetles no matter how well kept your house is. Synthetic carpet fiber is naturally resistant to beetles. Wool carpet yarns are treated to resist moths; this treatment should resist attack by beetles. If you do find them, they need to be handled by a professional pest control specialists.

The best defense is vacuuming frequently especially under furiture. Also when you clean your carpet ask for moth treatment if you do encounter this problem.

Special Tip for Pet Owners by CRI

Admin — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 17:40:31 +0000

Do you have a pet? Well, about 70 million U.S. households have pets. Dogs, especially have urine retention problems when they’re puppies, elderly, or sick. For these situations we recommend to purchase pet absorbent pads that can be purchased at any pet stores, instead of using newspaper. Also, sometimes when a new pet like a cat or dog is introduced into a home where another pet has been, they will mark their territory.

You can combat pet odors and stains in many ways:

1. Vacuum more frequently to capture pet hair and dust drifting from Fluffy’s fur.

2. Have your carpet professionally cleaned every 12 to 18 months, or more frequently( ex: 6-12 months)

3. Clean up new messes promptly

If you have caged pets , check pet-supply stores for scent killing products, which you can place near there cages. Plain old baking soda or clove oil on a cotton ball may mask the stench. Also place washable area rug under pet cages to help trap spilled food ,dust, and dirt from animals. Wash often.

If fleas should become a problem, keep in mind that your carpet is probably harboring eggs-keep up a regular vacuuming schedule! Check with your veterinarian for treatment options as well as tips for getting fleas out of household environment.

Regular Cleanings

Admin — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:13:40 +0000

Cleaning your home or office carpets and upholstery on a regular basis will keep your investment looking great and will last longer. We are a IICRC Certified Firm with Certified Technicians that apply their knowledge and expertise to every job they do. Your carpets will be soft and as clean as can be when you sign up for our VIP Program, which ensures clean carpet year round. The value in this service is amazing and so necessary for people with health issues. Sanitizers are used for maximum clean and allergy treatment works great for people that suffer from this illness. When searching for the best company with values that exceed your expectations, please give Mr. Steam’s Valley Steam a call.

Vacuuming 101 by Carpet and Rug Institute

Admin — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 19:42:44 +0000

How to vacuum:

On carpet, use slow repetitive front-to-back motions in an overlapping sequence. A quick once over doesn’t do much. But don’t press down or make too many passes over the same spot. Instead, move slightly ro the left or right about every four strokes. This method removes soil well and also provides an attractive end product a fresh no-footprint pattern. Here are some other tips that are helpful:* Don’t forget the corners and crevices where dust builds up* Clean from Top- Bottom - Saves you the step of vacuuming again after dusting* Don’t forget to check your vacuum bags

Can you clean carpet or rugs over hardwood floors?

Admin — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 19:46:10 +0000

Yes, we have our system set up where the backing of the carpet or rug is not saturated, therefore no problem with wood floors underneath. No problem with edges either, our rinse does not affect hardwood floors, however if you prefer, we can use plastic under the edge of the rug while cleaning to prevent any solution from coming into contact with the floor surrounding the rug.

Come Visit us at the Home and Garden Show

Admin — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 15:45:47 +0000

Mr. Steam’s Valley Steam is attending the Home and Garden Show in Twin Falls, ID at the CSI Expo Center. We will be there for two more days :

Saturday,Feb. 20 from 10-7pm and Sunday, 21th from 11-5pm.

Hope to see you there!

THE TRUTH ABOUT URINE SOILING

Admin — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 22:12:23 +0000

THERE IS A BIG DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CLEANING URINE AND TREATING FOR ODOR. ALOT OF PEOPLE THINK THEY GO HAND IN HAND. CLEANING EXISTING URINE SPOTS MIGHT NOT REMOVE ANY RELATED ODOR. AS A MATTER OF FACT, THE ODOR WILL INCREASE AND FILL THE AIR WHEN HOT WATER COMES IN CONTACT WITH IT.

NOT ONLY CAN URINE CAUSE PERMANENT DAMAGE TO YOUR FLOORS AND FABRICS, IT CAN ALSO CREATE AN UNHEALTHY INDOOR ENVIRONMENT. WHEN URINE IS FIRST DEPOSITED INTO A FLOOR OR FABRIC, IT IS IN A NEUTRAL STATE, WHICH MEANS IT IS EASIEST TO REMOVE WHEN IT IS FRESH. ONCE IT DRIES, IT TURNS INTO AN ALKALINE AND IS HARDER TO REMOVE. IF LEFT IN FOR DAYS, WEEKS, OR MONTHS IT CAN CAUSE PERMANENT DAMAGE TO THE DYE STRUCTURE AND CAUSE PERMANENT STAINING. THIS MEANS THAT NO ONE CAN GUARANTEE THAT THEY CAN COMPLETELY REMOVE THE URINE SPOTS.

AT MR. STEAM’S VALLEY STEAM - WE HAVE SEVERAL OPTIONS FOR PET ODOR REMOVAL - DEPENDING ON SEVERITY, THIS PROCESS AN BE TREATED ON SITE AT A SMALL ADDITIONAL CHARGE. THIS TREATMENT HAS BEEN EFFECTIVE IN REDUCING ODOR CONSIDERABLY. FOR FULL GUARANTEE OF PET ODOR REMOVAL - YOU MUST CONSULT WITH OUR OFFICE AND SET UP AN ON-SITE CONSULTATION TO DETERMINE THE SEVERITY OF THE PROBLEM.

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Super Bowl is coming- are you prepared

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Super Bowl is coming- are you prepared

Admin — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 23:45:08 +0000

Is Super Bowl held at your home this year? Are you ready for the people who may possibly spill on your carpet? Get those carpets cleaned and protected. Our protector not only protects against dry soil breaking fibers down - which creates that dark traffic pattern - it also protects against stains. So protect yourself and be prepared for the worst. Super Bowl can be an exciting event - and with excitement comes accidents. We are so confident that our protector works so well, that it comes with a 1 year warranty. If you are at all concerned about protecting the investment of your carpet - protector is a excellent way to do that. Check with your manufacturers warranty also - if you have any questions. You can also go to our web site and find out what manufactures warranties are. We have made this an easy process as well. As if you have carpet that is 1 to 2 years old - you want to keep your warranty valid. So please check out the warranty information we provide by each carpet manufacturer.

Confine That Dirt

Admin — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 17:46:04 +0000

Here are some helpful tips - found in the carpet cleaners guide for dummy’s regarding dirt confining. The best ways to keep dirt from getting in your carpet is to stop it at the front door. Use outside and inside mats, they will work together to reduce the amount of dirt that enters the house. Outdoor mats should be made to withstand sun and rain. Be sure to vacuum your mats often and shake out excessive dirt. Next - take off shoes at the front door. This is also save wear and tear on the traffic areas of your carpet. Clean your air filters. This will reduce the amount of particles and dust that fall to your carpet. Most importantly is Vacuum on a regular basis. Please do not ignore the corners and crevices where dust builds up. Use a vacuum that doesn’t release more than 100 micrograms of dust particles per cubic meter of air. You want all that dirt, dust and pet dander locked tight in the vacuum, not escaping back into the room, falling on your furniture and getting in your breathing zone.