Anti-Allergen Cleaning

There are 50 million Americans who suffer from allergies. There are 20 million with asthma, now the fastest growing childhood disease.

Pro-Care can address allergy relief by using the following procedures:

• Dry-soil extract using a HEPA vacuum

• Pre-Treat and extract with odorless, soap free and residue free cleaning agents.

• Treat with an allergy relief treatment that helps to inactivate the allergens for up to six months.

Pro-Care can help you and your family members stay healthier by regularly cleaning your carpet and upholstery. Keeping your carpet and upholstery clean will produce a much healthier indoor air environment, which reduces you and your family’s exposure to allergens. All products and equipment that we use in your home is safe for you, your family, your pets and the environment in which you live.

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Benefits of Scotchgard

The benefits of applying Scotchgard to your carpet and upholstery are:

1. Carpets stay cleaner and looking good longer.
2. Dry soil can be removed more easily when you vacuum.
3. Spills can be blotted up quickly and easily.

Applying Scotchgard extends the life of your carpet and upholstery.

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Are Powdered Deodorizers Harmful to My Carpets?

Powdered deodorizers used for refreshing your carpets can be harmful to your carpets if overused. The powders build up in the carpet overtime and eventually leave an unsightly residue. Use sparingly and vacuum your carpet thoroughly to remove powder is very important to removing residue.

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Does your carpet look dirty after cleaning?

Why do traffic areas of my carpet still look dirty after the carpet is cleaned?

Your carpet is clean.  The carpet fibers are worn in these areas which makes light reflect differently which cause a color contrast (This is referred to as ugly out.) that makes worn areas look dirty.  

That is why it is important to have your carpets cleaned on a regular basis.  This will prolong the life of your carpet.

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Spring Cleaning

When spring cleaning, the venetian blinds always are a challenge.  Try this, after cleaning your venetian blinds; wipe them down with a damp fabric softener sheet.  This will help eliminate the static on the blinds that causes the dust to stick to them.

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How to Get Rid of Mold?

How to Get Rid of Mold?

1. The first step to mold clean-up is to control the moisture problem. The source of the water must be identified and corrected.
2. Porous materials with extensive mold growth should be discarded (e.g. drywall, carpeting, paper, and ceiling tiles).
3. All wet materials must be thoroughly dried. If that is not possible, they should be discarded.
4. Mold growing on hard surfaces (e.g. wood and concrete) can be cleaned. Small areas can be scrubbed with a cleaning rag wetted with dilute detergent. Rubber gloves and dust mask are recommended for jobs other than routine cleaning. For a large mold problem or if you are highly sensitive to mold, an experienced professional should do the work.
5. In areas where it is impractical to eliminate the moisture source, a 10% bleach solution can be used to keep mold growth under control. In areas that can be kept dry, bleach is not necessary, as mold cannot grow in the absence of moisture. When using bleach, ensure that enough fresh air is available because bleach may cause eye, nose, or throat irritation.
6. Continue to monitor the area for new mold growth and signs of moisture. This may indicate the need for further repairs or material removal.

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How Do I Know If I Have a Mold Problem?

A mold problem can usually be seen or smelled. Mold growth may often appear as slightly furry, discolored, or slimy patches that increase in size as they grow. Molds also produce a musty odor that may be the first indication of a problem. The best way to fond mold is to examine areas for visible signs of mold growth, water staining, or follow your nose to the source of the odor. If you can see or smell mold, you can assume you have a mold problem. Other clues include excess moisture and water damage. It may be necessary to look behind and underneath surfaces, such as carpets, wallpaper, cabinets and walls.

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Why Grout Should Be Sealed.

Unsealed grout can stain easily. Over time, stains can penetrate so deeply into the grout that they become difficult or impossible to remove.

You can protect your grout by sealing it after cleaning. The sealer will make the grout easier to maintain, while making spills easier to clean-up.

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How Does Mold Enter a Home?

How Does Mold Enter a Home?

Mold spreads by creating reproductive cells called spores and sending them into the environment. Mold spores are too small to detect with the naked eye. They are everywhere around us and you cannot avoid being exposed to them.

Mold spores travel in the air and attach to people’s skin, clothing, shoes, shopping bags, open doors and windows, pets and also through your home’s heating system.

Once spores enter, they can settle onto carpeting or other surfaces inside your home. You cannot keep spores out of your home, but regular home cleaning and maintenance often can help prevent mold problems.

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My Carpet Has an Odor, What Should I Do?

This problem occurs when organic containments in your carpet (human and animal hair, skin, spills and cellulose material) become growth media for bacteria and fungus. Pro-Care has an EPA registered sanitizer which is also a great cleaner. This product will help eliminate odors, bacteria and fungus. Also it will greatly aid in providing you with a healthier indoor environment.

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