15. October 2009 by Dean of Clean.

The cold weather is coming again, so here are some tips to keep your home dry this winter!

1 - Disconnect outside hoses (even “freezeless” faucets will freeze and burst if water is left in the hose…and they’ll drain into your wall, not outside!)

2 - Check washer and icemaker hoses for cracks and wear. If they look questionable, replace them ($5-10 at Kroeger’s and much cheaper and easier than a flood!)

3 - Inspect your water heater, paying special attention to the inlet/outlet lines and the drain valve.  If in doubt, consult a professional plumber for advice on replacement or repair.

4 - Turn off your water if you’re going out of town…that way, if something breaks, you don’t come back to a wet house!

And, if you do need water extraction, drying and flood restoration, call 385-8444 for prompt, courteous service by the area’s most experienced Water Damage Restoration team…we have over 50 years combined experience. We’ll get your house cleaned up and dried out as rapidly as possible to return your life to normal FAST!

Click the link for more information about Water Damage Restoration in Durango.

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19. May 2009 by Dean of Clean.

Spring is back.  Do you feel that renewed sense of excitement, and the feeling of wanting to clean up our space we’ve inhabited all winter?  Sounds like Spring Cleaning!  And you’ve probably heard of “green cleaning.”  But what exactly is “green cleaning”?  It’s cleaning in a way that does not cause any harm to you or the environment.

Here are some simple, inexpensive ways you can clean “green” this spring!

You could start by making your own cleaners.  It sounds kind of intimidating but it’s actually quite easy and cost effective.  Just think about your grandmothers and your great grandmothers – they were cleaning green and didn’t even know it!  They didn’t have all these fancy, chemical laden cleaners to choose from.  They had simple, non-toxic recipes to use.   Their homes were clean and non-toxic – “green” before it was the trend.  (And
just think about how long they lived – could there be a connection to
their longevity and their lack of exposure to harmful chemicals in
cleaning supplies and food?)

Recipe for All Purpose Cleaner:

4 Tablespoons Vinegar

2 tsp. Borax

32 oz. hot water

Mix and store in a spray bottle.

Recipe for Window Cleaner:

1 Cup White Vinegar

3 Cups Water

Mix and store in a spray bottle.  Use a cotton rag or newspapers.

Recipe for Cleaning Wood Floors:

¼ Cup White Vinegar

1 Quart Warm Water

Mix in spray bottle.  Use sparingly and be careful not to over wet the wood.  Use a cotton mop. 

A Couple of Notes:  Always test a surface before you clean it with any product.  For a pleasant scent, add a few drops of an essential oil to your homemade cleaning products.  Try lavender, lemon, or tea tree oil.

Also, part of “green” cleaning is reusing your cleaning supplies.  Opt for reusable, washable rags over sponges and paper towels. 

Now clean to your heart’s content – all of the recipes above are non-toxic and are safe for you and the planet.  So clean away! And, if you’d like Professional “Green” Cleaning for your Carpets, Upholstery, Stone, Tile and Grout floors or Oriental Rugs, call 385-8444 and we’ll be happy to give you a complimentary,  no-obligation quote.

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10. April 2009 by Dean of Clean.

Durango has a new business directory and review site…kind of like a phonebook, only on the web. The coolest part? You can rate businesses, or shop for a business by checking out the reviews it has gotten from other people, and the articles that the employees may have written in their fields of expertise.

Just click on the title to see the home page, or click below to see UltraSteam or RugMasters’ pages, reviews and articles.

UltraSteam on Buzztown: Carpet, Stone, Tile and Grout Cleaning for Durango, (81303, 81301) Bayfield, (81122) and Hesperus (81326)

RugMasters of Durango on Buzztown: Oriental, Indian, Persian and Navajo Rug Cleaning in Durango (81301, 81303), Telluride (81435), and Farmington (87401, 87402, 87410)

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29. January 2009 by Dean of Clean.

Strange as it sounds, winter is actually a great time to clean your carpets - for a couple of reasons:

1 - Your house is closed up more this time of year, keeping dust and allergens circulating inside (especially if you have forced-air heat) Carpet and upholstery acts like a huge filter, trapping soil and allergens - but like all filters, it works best if it’s clean! So by cleaning now, you’ll not only beautify your carpet, but you’ll breathe easier too! (And if you have allergies to pets or dustmites, ask about our Allergy Relief Treatment that will denature these allergens for up to 6 months to help keep your allergies in check.)

2 - Since most people are waiting until spring to clean, savvy consumers know they’ll get the best deals by cleaning now! Our courteous, certified technicians have more time to spend at your home working on difficult stains or taking care of any extra work you decide to have done, and I offer my best possible specials right now to just “break even” during the slow months and keep these great people working instead of laying them off and re-hiring come spring like some companies do.

In fact, we’re doing our annual “2 for 1″ special right now! Have us clean and Scotchgard your carpets in February, and we’ll give you a certificate for FREE Spring Cleaning of the traffic areas by May 30th. You can have clean, healthy carpets now…AND later! Just call 385-8444 to schedule your appointment…and have a great Snowdown!
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Get free spot removal tips and current specials at www.ultrasteamcleaning.com

Learn more about fine area rug cleaning at www.rugmastersofdurango.com

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