30. December 2009 by Dean of Clean.

This Navajo rug came into our plant for cleaning yesterday, the unfortunate victim of a holiday red wine spill (lower left-hand corner & side)

Wine can be difficult to remove at all, let alone completely. Fortunately, the owner took action and brought it to us right away for cleaning. After dusting and cleaning the rug, I carefully stripped out the wine stain, and was able to remove virtually all of the winestain from the rug.

A couple of quick tips on wine stain removal:

Blot up as much as possible with a clean dry towel, then apply club soda to the stain and re-blot until you can no longer remove any more color. Be careful not to overwet multiple colors, especially on Navajo rugs, to avoid bleeding of the natural dyes. Often you can remove the wine yourself with this method. Otherwise bring it to a qualified rug cleaner promptly for cleaning and dye removal. (check this link to find a Master Rug Cleaner in your area)

If you don’t have a qualified professional in-plant cleaner for your rugs, see our site at Professional Oriental, Persian & Navajo Rug Cleaning by RugMasters. We accept rugs from all over the country for cleaning - just call 970.385.5777 for shipping information, and I’ll clean and care for your fine rugs like the works of art they are!

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17. December 2009 by Dean of Clean.

4 Steps you MUST take now to stop the damage!

1 - Locate and shut off the water if a broken pipe is the flooding culprit, to stop the entry of more water. Call a licensed plumber to fix broken pipes, or a contractor to repair the roof. (We can recommend reputable companies if you don’t know anyone - just call us at 385-8444)

2 - Avoid Hazards: Be very careful around water and electricity - it’s a deadly combination! Stay away from raw sewage backups, which contain hazardous bacteria and pathogens, and keep children and pets out of the affected area entirely!

3 - Call 385-8444 for Courteous, Expert Cleanup from our IICRC Certified Water Damage Specialists. We’ll respond quickly to remove the standing water and set up drying equipment to return your home to a healthy, dry state. We work with you and your insurance company to completely dry the structure, and get your home and life back to normal as soon as possible, like nothing ever happened!

4 - Prevent Further Damage: Furniture will stain carpet permanently in a short time, so move furniture off the wet carpet if possible, or put foil under the legs until we arrive. Remove breakables and small items from the affected areas if practical.

Learn more here about Flood Cleanup and Water Damage Restoration

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16. December 2009 by Dean of Clean.

Well, the snow is here again and that means there’ll be salt and calcium chloride ice melt being spread on sidewalks and entries again. These products work great at keeping concrete ice-free, but they can present a big problem in keeping your carpet clean!

Salt or Calcium Chloride can be tracked into your home or business from outside on shoes and boots, and then create a resoiling issue.

Calcium Chloride is used in place of Sodium Chloride (salt) when the temperatures drop very low and salt no longer melts ice well. Calcium Chloride is hygroscopic (meaning that it attracts moisture) and if an inexperienced cleaner tries to clean it with an alkaline detergent, they’ll turn it to Calcium Hydroxide (lime). The white powder from calcium chloride ice melters will quickly be tracked through a building, and since it attracts moisture, it will cause severe soil patterns in a short time. Quick removal is key!

An ounce of prevention is the best policy: make sure that you have walk-off mats at every entry and that people wipe their feet well to remove moisture and residue before walking around the home or office.

If, however, you notice this issue in your home or building, call a professional carpet cleaner to get the carpets cleaned. Mention that your issue is ice melter, and an experienced IICRC Certified cleaner like ourselves will know exactly what to do to remove it. (We usually will clean areas affected by this condition twice.)

Click the link for more information about Professional Carpet Cleaning in Durango, or call us at 385-8444 for “Green” Cleaning for your home or office!

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