How To Find A Portland Carpet Cleaner

Finding a great carpet cleaner can be a tough at best. Today, many people start by typing in google maps Portland carpet cleaning to see who is available in their area. Google maps is a great resource for finding a great carpet cleaner. The best part about seeing businesses listed the map is that you are able to read the cleaner's reviews to help you make an educated decision. You even have the option to click on the business name to get a link to the carpet cleaner's website. Some of these cleaners even have video testimonials to boot! From the web page link you can also see what other services the cleaner offers, such as upholstery, tile and grout, and carpet cleaning.

So if you do not have a personal referral when selecting a carpet cleaner then take a look at Google Maps and read the reviews.

Today's Tip: How To Safely Use Spotters on Carpet and Upholstery

Today, I am going to discuss some tips on how to safely use spotters on carpet or upholstery. When using a spotter it is very important to make sure the spotter is safe for the type of fabric you will be removing the spot from. For example, if you are trying to remove a spot from wool or other natural fiber you need to make sure that the spotter you are using is safe for that type of fiber. You never want to use an oxygen based cleaner on wool or other natural fibers.

Another great tip for spot removal is to obviously follow the directions on the label and always try a sample on some hidden area on the piece your a trying to remove the spot from first.

Okay, now for the secret carpet and upholstery spotting tip! Take your spotter of choice and spray it into a towel, not into the upholstery or carpet. Yes, you read that correct spray the spotter into the towel. With the spotter in the towel you will not be leaving an excessive amount of spotter in the piece you are cleaning. Excess spotter is one reason spots reappear later. Now blot the area with a towel, do not rub! Put pressure on the spot. If you need more spotter then put some more on the towel and repeat blotting. Keep blotting until the spot is gone!

And there you go! If you need further help with any spotting issues in your carpet or upholstery, please give us a call. At Sean's, carpet and upholstery cleaning Portland, we are spotting experts. Please visit our website at: http://www.seanscarpetcare.com

Holiday Tips For Better Health

 The holidays are almost here and soon the family will be coming over to spend time together. To help I have provided a short article written

health writer Tara Parker-Pope. Some of these ideas are not new, but put together, they can make a big difference in your weight, fitness level, and mental health.

  Eat together at the table: People consume more when eating in front of the TV. And foods eaten “on the go” are generally higher in calories.

 Play with kids for at least 20 minutes a day. Ride a bike, jump rope, play touch football or soccer. Visit www.caloriecontrol.org/exercalc.html to find calories burned in various sports.

 Focus on favorite foods. Instead of trying to give up your favorites, eat smaller portions or switch to lower-fat versions. 

 Eat soup. “Volume” foods like soup leave you feeling full on fewer calories. 

 Eat at home. Restaurant food has more fat, calories, and sodium.

The part about increasing mental health is having your carpets and upholstery cleaned for the holidays. Having a clean home for the holidays provides peace of mind. Imagine sitting on some freshly cleaned sofas and chairs. You will feel better throughout the holidays.

The trick is to not wait to long before scheduling your favorite carpet cleaner. During the holiday times they become very busy because their previous clients pre-book almost all of their clean availability.

If you need help with your upholstery cleaning needs, please give us a call at 503-922-4875 / 360-901-8686 or visit: www.seanscarpetcare.com

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Does Teflon in Carpet Cleaning Protector Really Cause Cancer

Something I found interesting, since many carpet protectors contain teflon and that most new carpet comes with protector installed at the factory.

Teflon has not been found to cause cancer. Perfluotooctanoic Acid (PFOA), a chemical used in the synthesis of Teflon, has been labeled a “likely carcinogen” by a panel advising the Environmental Protection Agency, but Teflon pans do not emit PFOA when used properly.

Teflon cookware might emit a small amount of PFOA when it’s heated to extreme temperatures – for example, when a Teflon frying pan has been left empty on a heated burner for an extended period. Even then, it has not been established that overheated Teflon produces a dangerous amount of PFOA. Still, it wouldn’t be unreasonable to dispose of a Teflon pan that has been left empty on a heated burner.

Approximately 95% of the population has some amount of PFOA in their bloodstream – but most of this PFOA likely comes from stain- and water-repelling treatments used on carpets and on fabrics. Grease-resistant food packaging, such as the microwave popcorn bags and cardboard fast food boxes, also might contain small amounts of PFOA.

The fact that PFOA is in our bodies does not mean that we are all going to die from PFO-related cancers. Individuals who have worked in factories producing PFOA, and perhaps some people who live in neighboring areas, seem to have the highest levels of PFOA. – Ronald Melnick, PhD, senior toxologist with NIEHS

If you need help with your carpet cleaning Portland or have questions regarding your carpet, please give me a call at 503-922-4875 / 360-901-8686 or visit my website at: www.seanscarpetcare.com

Oxygen Cleaners, As Seen On TV Are Safe For Cleaning Everything, Right?

Many of the popular oxygen cleaners that are available in stores and seen on TV seem like miracle stain removers. The question is, "Are the safe on every type of fabric?"

The answer is, "No".

In the carpet cleaning industry professional carpet cleaners use specialized cleaners that add or remove oxygen to hide stains everyday. The thing to understand is that these type of stain removers are not suitable for every type of fabric. On some types of carpet and upholstery fibers oxygen cleaners can remove color or ruin the fabric or carpet.

The Truth!

Cleaners that add oxygen or remove oxygen to remove (hide) stains are actually bleaches!!! Yes, it's true. Many red removers are actually known as reducers and hide the stain by removing an oxygen molecule. Usually stain removers that have oxygen in the name add an oxygen molecule to remove (hide) the stain.

Warning!

Natural fibers need special care when cleaning. It is never a good idea to use oxygen cleaners on natural fibers. Using oxygen cleaners on natural fibers will usually pull the color out of the carpet.

Side note: Did you know...One way professional carpet cleaners verify wether the fabric they are about to clean is wool or not is by using bleach. This is true! Wool dissolves in bleach.

With upholstery spot cleaning be careful. Upholstery is usually made with a blend of natural and synthetic fibers, so it is important to be careful with oxygen when trying to clean upholstery. If you are not sure what your upholstery is made from then, please call a professional portland upholstery cleaner.

If you need help with your upholstery or carpet cleaning needs then please give us a call at 503-922-4875 or 360-901-8686 or visit my website at: www.seanscarpetcare.com

I Just Bought New Carpet, So I Do not need to Hire A Carpet Cleaner For Years, Right?

Great, you just bought some new carpet and now you get a break from looking for a carpet cleaner in Portland for the next few years. I often hear this when talking to new customers about carpet cleaning that just bought new carpet. The truth: At best this maybe true. The first thing you should check before putting your carpet cleaning plans on hold is to check the warranty that comes with the new carpet you purchased. Many carpet manufacturers require the carpet to be cleaned by an IICRC certified carpet cleaner at least every 6-18 months to uphold the warranty. So before putting off your cleaning plans, please make sure to check your warranty to make sure you follow the manufacturer requirements to uphold the warranty.

If you need help with your cleaning needs or have questions about carpet cleaning, please visit my website: www.seanscarpetcare.com or call us at 503-922-4875 / 360-901-8686.

How Do I Clean My Cute Sisal or Jute Rug?

I am sure this has happened to you before, "Wow, look at that cute rug! That would go great in my new bathroom. SOLD!"

Before purchasing that cute rug you should consider the type of fiber the rug is made out of and where it will be placed in your home. I know this is not a very cute thing to think about, but it is important. Hey, I am just trying to help out. Some types of fibers are expensive or impossible to clean.

Rugs that are made out of natural fibers, such as wool, sisal, and jute are fibers that have some complexities to clean. Complex fibers require the services of a Portland carpet cleaner with specialized rug cleaning knowledge.

Let's talk about a couple of the previously mentioned fibers. Wool is a great natural fiber. This fiber lasts a long time with proper cleaning. The problem is that it requires specialized cleaning methods that are often expensive. Also, wool gets a little offended by pet urine. Once a pet urine accident occurs on wool the effective removal options are limited.

Jute fiber rugs are pretty much impossible to clean, since they shrink when introduced to water. Jute was the backing used in old carpets and was known to pull the tack less strips out of the floor in some water damage situations.

Sisal is another natural fiber that is impossible to clean. When this type of rug gets dirty or stained by pet urine the only real option is to throw the rug away. Sorry :(

Hope this information is helpful when selecting your next rug. If the rug is really too cute to pass up cute then go for it! Now, you know the future cleaning options.

If you need help in finding the best carpet cleaning Portland, to clean your rugs, upholstery, or even tile and grout then please give us a call or visit our website: www.seanscarpetcare.com