What is Cheaper hiring a PRO or renting a Rug RENTAL machine?

What is Cheaper hiring a PRO Carpet Cleaner (973)343-7627 or renting a Rug RENTAL machine?

Professional Carpet Cleaners Save Money in both the Short AND Long Term (and here's why!)

A large percentage of renters lose out on recovering some or all of their deposit due ...to unacceptable carpet cleaning. Often times, renters (or homeowners) will either not clean or attempt to rent a machine, such as a Rug Doctor in an attempt to clean the carpets themselves. While this may seem like an effective way to save some money, often times it ends up costing more time, money and frustration because renting machines such as those, are often ineffective at properly cleaning the carpets. I want to inform those considering that option about a couple of things to take into consideration:

The first thing to understand is what is required to properly clean a carpet. You need more than one of the following to properly clean carpets:

1.) Heat
2.) Agitation
3.) Cleaning Agents (often several different kinds if there are spots and spills)

Renting machines, such as the Rug Doctor, really only provide #3 with some moisture. This is effective for wetting the carpets, but often leads to quicker re-soiling and spots and spills to stay right where they are at.

Trusted Professionals, such as ProCleanersNJ, will use all 3 of the steps above with extremely high heat (you may have heard the term "Steam-Cleaning"), agitation (various methods throughout the cleaning process) and specialty cleaning agents (specific to your carpet needs) when cleaning your carpets.

If you think I'm biased, you can view many videos such as this one: Rug Doctor VS Truckmount Test Video, that SHOW the difference.

In the end, you will save both time AND money by hiring a professional to properly clean your carpets the first time around. Property managers understand the difference and always bring in professional companies to truly clean the carpets for their new tenants. If you are looking to save money, give ProCleanersNJ a call at (973)343-7627 and they will work you up a competitive quote for professional results that will leave everyone happy.

Checklist For Spring Cleaning 2014

Checklist For Spring Cleaning - 973-343-7627

To Do Throughout The House

• Shampoo carpets and upholstery - carpet and upholstery cleaning
• Move and clean under heavy appliances and furniture
• Reseal grout - clean tile and grout
• Clean windows (either at home or dry clean depending on their type)
• Clean lampshades
• Dust and vacuum books and bookshelves
• Clean and dust light fixtures
• Wipe down all handles, door knobs, etc.
• Dust and/or wash mini blinds and other blinds and shades
• Dust blades of ceiling fans and other hard to reach areas, such as tops of doors, etc.
• Oil door hinges
• Clean and polish jewelry, silver, brass, and copper
• Wax wood furniture
• Wax floors
• Wash windows and window screens
• Wash mirrors
• Wash walls and ceilings
• Declutter and organize
• Get rid of junk, or appliances that you no longer use - junk removal

Spring Cleaning Checklist In Various Rooms

Kitchen

• Vacuum refrigerator coils
• Clean the oven, and remember to move oven and clean underneath

Bathrooms

• Throw away old makeup, lotions, etc.
• Replace or wash shower curtain

Bedrooms

• Clean blankets and linens, including mattress covers and dust ruffles
• Wash pillows
• Turn and flip mattress

Home Office

• Clean out files (perfect to do around tax time)
• Review and update insurance policies
• Update your home inventory

Laundry Room

• Clean out dryer vent thoroughly to remove lint from hose

Attic / Basement / Garage

• Clean the floors

To Do To Get Ready For Spring In Your Home

• Remove storm windows
• Replace heavy window coverings with lighter weight ones
• Replace winter bedding with lighter weight bedding
• Store cool-weather clothes and replace with warm-weather clothing
• Clean gutters
• Replace filter in furnace and/or AC unit
• Scrub exterior areas such as driveway, deck and patio
• Get out outdoor furniture, and clean if necessary

CALL US TODAY, FOR MORE INFORMATION 973-343-7627 - ProCleanersNJ

When Is the Best Time to Clean Your Carpets?

Your carpets should be cleaned on a schedule and not simply when they look dirty or when relatives are about to drop in for a visit. Your carpets are one of the biggest investments in your house. It is important that they last a long time. In this article we’ll take a look at some key factors to help your decide which is right for your home.
The frequency of cleaning depends on a number of factors:

• How many people live in the house?
• How much use does it get?
• Are there smokers in the house?
• Does anyone in the family have allergies?

How much use does it get? One person alone in a big house will not produce the load of soil that a family of active children will. Are there smokers in the house? Smoke gets trapped in the carpet fibers and can be a source of odors. Does anyone in the family have allergies? This calls for more frequent cleaning.
The newest studies show that carpet floors are better for allergy sufferers than hard surface floors. The reason? On a hard surface, floor allergens such as dust mites and their droppings, pollens and mold spores are easily stirred up every time someone passes by or something stirs the air. A carpet traps these allergens and other pollutants as well. However, if the carpet is not cleaned on a regular basis the filtering capacity of the carpet gets over-loaded.


With proper maintenance, regular vacuuming, entry mats to catch dirt that would be tracked into the carpet, etc. an average residential carpet would need to be cleaned every 12 months. Sooner for smokers, allergy sufferers or carpets that get heavy use. This time can be extended up to 18 months for carpets that get limited use.


When is the best time of day to clean your carpets? When you can be off them for 4-6 hours. Most professional carpet cleaners can have your carpet dry to the touch in just a few hours, but there can still be some moisture present. Walking on damp carpets allows any soil on your shoes to track off and resoil the carpet. It can also be a slip hazard if you walk from freshly cleaned carpet onto vinyl or a hard surface.
We us the most up-to-date technology for superior carpet or rug cleaning: Truck mount. Many ordinary carpet cleaners still use the old manual method because it has been around for over 40 years. This technique only cleans from two directions, often producing only mediocre results.

The first step is to perform a free carpet audit. This inspection process will determine the type of cleaning method that is most suitable for your home. From the results, together we can determine the best techniques to return your carpet to peak condition.
To get started, call 973-343-7627 to schedule your appointment online today.

For Asthma, Should I Remove My Carpet?

I found this great article, that will answer this commonly ask question.

For Asthma, Should I Remove My Carpet?

The Carpetology Blog: For Asthma, Should I Remove My Carpet?

Tips & Techniques for Tricky Stains - carpet stain removal

Basic Carpet Stain Removal

1. Scoop up as much of the spill as possible.
2. Blot the spot, don't rub or scrub. Gently press clean cloths into the stained area to remove moisture. (Scrubbing can damage the fiber and set the stain into the carpet.)
3. Apply warm, NOT hot, water to the stained area and blot until the stain stops transferring to the cloth.
4. If you can still see the stain, make a Detergent Solution by adding 1/4 teaspoon dishwashing liquid to one cup warm water.  (Don't use too much soap, because it's difficult to rinse out of the carpet.)
5. Apply the detergent solution, let sit five minutes, then rinse with clear warm water. Repeat until all the detergent is removed.
6. Place layers of white paper towels on the spill to absorb the liquid. Weight down the towels with a non-staining glass or ceramic object. You can let them sit overnight.
7. When the carpet is dry, vacuum to restore the texture.
8. If you can see the stain after all this, repeat steps 3 through 7. It means the stain penetrated deep into the pile and has wicked up to the surface.

If you have any additional questions, or If you would like to schedule an appointment please call 973-343-7627 (We service all North New Jersey - Commercial and Residential)

 

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Why You Want A Clean, Healthy Carpet

Why You Want A Clean, Healthy Carpet

Which do you want? A carpet that looks good.

 

Or a carpet that is good, clean and healthy.

More and more cleaners are getting trained and certified just to compete against the fly-by-nights that

 

abound in this field (like doctors, lawyers, and used car salesmen). But few demonstrate an

 

understanding of the chemistry and physics that would help keep them out of trouble.

For example, I've heard of truck-mount operators brag that their unit heats the water to 250 degrees F.

 

Pretty interesting, since water turns to steam at 212 degrees.

They also brag, "My system will clean and disinfect your carpet because of the hot water." Pretty

 

interesting, since you have to boil stream water for five, preferrably ten minutes to kill the bugs

 

before you can drink it. If their unit puts the water on the carpet at 211 degrees (impossible since the

 

heater is at least 50 to 100 feet of hose away), it can’t raise the temperature of the carpet fiber enough

 

to disinfect and trying to would wreck the carpet. A carpet can only be disinfected chemically. This

 

should be done first, then cleaned to remove the residue. It's too bad many cleaners (those who

do pay for training) are not being taught this.

Actually, we have a way to disinfect without using disinfectant chemicals but if I told you how we

 

did that, well, (Ask me when we are alone, or as Jack Bauer would say, on a secured line.)

I'm not telling you about all these critters to scare you. Go on the E.P.A. web-site and see what they

 

recommend. "Two adults, no kids, no pets, no smoking - carpets should be cleaned once or twice per

 

year depending on climate and outdoor air quality" - not because of how it looks, but for

your health.

If all you want is "cheap", there's no telling what you'll get - you could get a ‘72 Pinto Stationwagon

 

or an ‘87 pick-up truck. It might get you there. This level of results can be achieved by calling just

 

about anybody in the yellow pages or by renting a machine from the grocery store yourself.

If you want to protect your investment in carpeting; if you want to protect your family from germs

 

and parasites, pollens, chemicals, and the risk of mold and mildew from over-saturation of carpets

 

and pads underneath, you're invited to call ProCleanersNJ carpet cleaners. You'll receive a free

written quote with no obligation. If you give us the go-ahead, you are

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