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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You protect your precious carpet hoping no accidents or carpet stains will ever occur, and in a flash accidents happen–a coffee spill, Kool-aid spill, drop of blood, or your pet diddles or messes one more time on your new carpet. In a panic, you reach for a towel, but you discover moments later you have just spread the stain and maybe even rubbed it in deeper. Removing stains from your carpet properly while preserving your carpets is an art and a science. The first tool you must know is the cleaning wheel. Every type of cleaning leverages four factors—time, temperature, chemical and mechanical action. The proper amount of time, with the right chemical(s) at the right temperature with the correct mechanical action combine to provide the best cleaning process. All of this can be overwhelming though for homeowners.

 

But DON'T WORRY, You have ProCleanersNJ, call us at anytime 973-343-7627 even for same day, or emergency spills

Four Steps to a Fresh, Clean, Healthy Carpet

If you're thinking about having your carpets cleaned, we encourage you to
follow these four steps:

Step #1: Make a commitment to yourself to get your carpets cleaned. The
longer they remain dirty, the sooner they wear out (or "ugly out"). Plus,
the longer you have to breathe the pollen, germs, parasites, and chemicals
that kick up out of your carpet as you walk.

Step #2: List your objectives: Do you want it to look good - or do you
want it to be good and healthy? Do you want to work with a skilled,
experienced, reputable company prepared to earn your trust - or will you
risk your home and its furnishings to the company who offers the lowest
price - knowing they might not be in business tomorrow?

Step #3: Ask questions. The way to learn about a company is to ask specific
questions and listen carefully to the answers. Here are some tough questions
to ask a carpet cleaner before he begins to clean your carpet:

1) What method of carpet cleaning do you recommend?
2) What type of equipment do you use?
3) How many gallons of water will it take to clean my carpet?
4) What percentage of the total gallons used will be removed before
you leave?
5) How long before I can move all my furniture back in?
6) How often should I have my carpet cleaned?
7) Will your technician be able to show me his training certification
when he arrives?
8) Are you a member of www.angieslist.com?

Step#4: Once you are convinced you are working with an honest, competent
professional, invite him into your home for a written quotation. This will
eliminate those pesky surprises.
By following these four steps, you'll have all you need to make an informed,
intelligent decision. If you just want a quick, cheap carpet cleaning, many
companies in the phone book can help. Or, you can rent a shampooer from
the grocery store and do it yourself.
But if you want "the most painless, the most thorough carpet cleaning
experience ever," call ProCleanersNJ 973-343-7627.
We'll be happy to answer your questions, provide you with a ballpark estimate
over the phone, or arrange to meet you at your home for a free written quote
- without cost or obligation.

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100% No-Risk Guarantee

We want you to be more than pleased - we want you to be absolutely delighted - with every carpet, upholstery, rug, or tile & grout cleaning we do.

Why? If we make a raving fan of you, you will tell your friends and neighbors and we won't have to print up and distribute these pamphlets anymore. How do we know? Because, before we left Florida, we
operated for 12 of 16 years with no advertising - only returns and referrals. If we don't make a raving fan of you, then we have to buy every job forever. That is not profitable.

So every job comes with our iron-clad, risk-free guarantee.What does this mean? Simply this:

If you aren't happy with our work,
we'll clean the area again for free.
And, if you still aren't pleased,
you pay nothing.

Many companies do not guarantee their work. Maybe they are afraid too many people would want their money back. Care to guess how many have asked for their money back from us in the past 24 years? We stand behind our work 100%. If you ever have a question or concern about our work, please call us right away. We want every client to be a raving fan.

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

further protected by our ...

 

Value vs. Price

Price is what you pay. Value is what you get.

        Here's a little story to illustrate the difference. Once upon a time, a local nursing home called because the local furniture store recommended me. They wanted a bid to clean 7,000 square feet of corridors in the facility. After measuring it up, I gave the administrator my price. Based on the story I heard through the grapevine (last guys didn't get it clean - just wet. And it smelled like a wet dog for 2 days), I expected my price to be higher. It soon became apparent the previous truck-mount guys were pretty proud of themselves - they had charged 50% more than me!

     She quickly accepted my offer (before I changed my mind) and we set about with the security guy to schedule the work. It had to be done after dinner (7:00 P.M.) and completed before it got too late (patients had to sleep). I said, "How about Monday and Tuesday evenings? The security guy says, "Which one?" I said, "Both, why? How long did it take the last guys?" He said, they were in at 7:00 and out by 10:00." I said, "You mean two guys did 7,000 square feet in 3 hours and charged 50% more than I'm charging and left it dirty and wet and smelling like a wet dog for 2 days and got paid?"

He said, "Yep."

It took my 3-man crew 9 hours over 2 nights. We left the carpet clean, fresh, and dry. That's value and price!

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