Caring for my rug carpet couch curtains

How should I be Caring for my rug carpet couch curtains ?

There are many reasons we get our precious items cleaned

- A rug or carpet looks dirty

-  A couch has marks and stains on it.

- The office smells "musky"

- We have pets in our house 

- I want the curtains clean they are very dusty

- I have a vomit stain or pet wee wee.

- The room smells mouldy

- I have friends coming over

- The mother in law is staying 

 No matter what the reason all Rugs, Carpets , Couches and curtains need a little maintenance, some need every 4-6 months others every 1-2 years.

Maintenance consists of the following :
- Vacuuming
- Spot cleaning
- Wipe over
- Spraying a deodorant
- Cleaning and restoring your fiber


 

A thorough vacuum(45-60mins  can be performed weekly with spot cleaning, alight vacuum can be done in between(15mins).

Wipe over your couches with a damp micro fibre cloth once a week, add some vinegar 2 - 4 tablespoons to your warm water.

Spray a "Glen-20" type product to neutralise odours, if it does not work you need to call Able Carpet Care to clean your fibres.

Clean and restore your fibres on a regular routine, Winter or Summer, your house will be cleaner and your fibres last longer.

If you have a spot from Urine or Vomit, treat while fresh to get best results do not leave it.

Any water leaks that you can usually smell a musky or mould odour call Able Carpet Care  to dry and fix the area so your family and friends are no breathing in toxic gases.

Spot Cleaning your carpets it a little like peeling an onion.

 A Spot or stain(S/S) on your carpet, rug curtain or Upholstery is just like an onion. There is particles in the S/S in the manufacture or particles that exist from the environment, let me give you some examples.

- oil is used to create a lot of foods we consume

- Trans Fats

- food colourings   

- Sweeteners

- Sodium

- Iodine fortification

- folic acids 

The environment of your carpet, rug, upholstery or curtain needs to be understood. 

- Pollution

- Pets

- Excessive cooking with oil creates a layer on the fibres

- Soil walked in from outside 

- Workers clothes who works in or near earth

So a Spot or Stain is not as simple one solution clean up in many instances it has many layers like an Onion that need to be removed. If the wrong layer is treated with an incorrect chemical, it may lock it into the fibre. Choosing a trained technician to clean or spot clean your fibres will reduce the chances of this occurring.   

Odours in Carpets and Upholstery. What can I do?

  Odours on carpets and upholstery can be removed and treated, you can try yourself use a trained professional. 

Combating Odors This article is supplied  and written by IICRC

 

Tips for Combating Common Household Odors

Summer is a time for vacations, barbecues, beaches, water sports and sun, but with that sunshine comes heat and humidity which can heighten malodors in homes and furnishings. To help combat summer odors, we’ve compiled a list of some of the most common sources of odors and tips for their removal.

One thing all odors have in common is they consist of gasses made of volatile compounds that evaporate into the air at room temperature. While odors are airborne, they always emanate from a source. The universal first step in fighting odors is source removal, but for clients with un-housebroken pets, this is easier said than done. Based on the types of odors you are experiencing, the IICRC recommends the following:

•    Pet odors: Pet odors are often caused by animal urine and fecal matter. People often underestimate pet odors by forgetting that they are cumulative. For this type of odor, the best process for removal is biological. Biological processes are based on genetically engineered bacteria that are activated with water prior to use. When applied to the carpet, the bacteria will produce enzymes which then digest the odors and staining, “eating” them away.

•    Microbial odors: These odors are often related to fungal amplification (mold growth) and are often the source of the “musty” smell found in basements. Permanent resolution requires removing moisture and can be as simple as installing a dehumidifier. In more serious situations, channeling water away from the foundation by modifying landscaping or adding French drains is also an option. For treatment of this type of odor and related staining, antimicrobial agents, which kill or inhibit the growth of microbes, is recommended.

•    Spilled gasoline: The best process for treating a small gasoline spill in the garage or a vehicle is source removal by ventilation, absorption and adsorption. To treat, place a fan where it will draw vapors out of the affected area and exhaust outside. Kitty litter can then be used to absorb (draw up) a liquid. After the vast majority of the odor is gone, strategically place a tray of activated charcoal adjacent to the spill where it will adsorb the remaining odor. Adsorption is a subtractive process because it removes the odor instead of adding something to it.

•     Skunk spray: To remove skunk spray odors, oxidation is recommended. By mixing one quart of three percent hydrogen peroxide, 1/4 cup of baking soda and one teaspoon of liquid soap, this solution will help break up the oils in the skunk’s spray, allowing for easier removal. The solution should be rinsed off with tap water.

Able Carpet Care is a registered IICRC firm.

PET RUGS and Cleaning

Do you have a rug made with PET fiber, P.E.T. is -

Polyethylene terephthalate

Supplied by WIKIPEDIA 

The fibre is from the polyester family of man made fibres. 

A rug made from P.E.T is versatile and can be used in outdoor and indoor areas. 

These rugs can be cleaned and deodorised, it is important the fibre is dried correctly on a clean surface.

We have cleaned many of these rugs and returned their colours, I would suggest to not leave out in extreme cold or heat for many days the rug may get a cloudy white spots. 

These are great rugs, regular maintenance by cleaning every 6 -12 months will keep these rugs looking their best.

Commercial Carpet Cleaning heavily soiled heavily stained

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Trendy lounge suites New styles and Cleaning fabrics or leather

Trendy lounge suite, what is the best construction leather or fabric ?

 This leather lounge light in colour adds light to the rug and lift the back wall. Cleaning this couch can be challenging, regular professional cleaning will keep the leather light and soft adding to create a warm wonderful feel.

Dark leather high lights an area, creating a zone. Dark leather need cleaning to keep the leather supple and adds luster to reflect light. 

A cheap style fabric, light  in colour will need a little more attention, professional spot cleaning yearly and a full clean every 2 years. This sill maximise the fibres life and keeping it looking great.

White fabrics nee lots of TLC to improve you home, Clean the leather or fabric every 6 months. Protective applications will assist to improve soil removal and keep the lounge suite "whiteness effect:"

 Outdoor fabrics need protection from weather conditions, colours are best suited. Coloured fabrics are more forgiving when stained or marked. Clean these regularly every 12months

 Internal fabrics and finishes can give your warming effect to your room. Soil, spots and stains will take your eye away from beautiful effect you are creating .

A bright airy space, clean rugs, couch and cushions complement the room. 

It looks shined and polished a great look.

Water Damaged . What do I do? How do I fix?

No Matter how bad your water damage situation is there is always a way to remove the water and dry the structure.

Where ever the water is we can clean it up for you.

Hallway

Bedroom

Teh Experienced personal at able Carpet care will remove the water from your flooded area and begin the drying process to sucessfully restore your Home/Office.

We can return your home or office back to the way it was before the flood. Just call for Help.

Professional stain removal can save you a lot of money you would spend to replace the carpet.

This stain has not removed with normal cleaning. The Stain is now gone !

— feeling awesome.

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How to clean Spills and Stains on your carpets or upholstery

Cheeky Member

When a cheeky member of your family and friends accidently spills or spots your Lounge carpets or chair what do you do?

Pet 

Cleaning the spot/stain can become a real problem if not treated correctly. I suggest to use the KISS process (keep it simple st....),
 A simple way to treat most spots is 10ml dishwashing liquid in a large glass of water, then gently work the spot/stain to the centre. If there is no transfer to your rag(white rag) then leave for a professional. Do not over clean and create a hole or fuzz your fibres.



Urine stains take a lot more effort to clean as shown below if treated ASAP.

 

Should I buy new carpet?

Most carpets can be restored to their former life, when the carpet was soft and clean and full of colour.

A Proper restoration clean will restore the colour and feel of the carpet.  Cleaning your carpet regularly will assist to control your indoor environment. Making your home or office  clean and fresh


No Matter What type of carpet you have we can clean it

 Protected carpets we can clean and top up your coatings

Stairs

Bed Room

Office

Lounge Room

Do you anything cleaned Carpets Rugs Upholstery Curtains Tiles

 Call Able Carpet Care 9562-7565