What is the best procedure for removing tape adhesive marks on carpet?

There are adhesive removers made especially for this task. You can purchase them at your local hardware store in the paint department.

One tape manufacturer recommends using WD40. This is a petroleum based product so care must be used to avoid saturation that could harm the carpet adhesives, and the carpet should be spot cleaned and extracted to remove all residues once the adhesive is broken up. Rubbing alcohol also works for removing light adhesives even though it evaporates quickly.

Remember, always apply spotter to cleaning cloth, not the carpet.

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To Groom or Not To Groom?

Carpet grooming is essential after cleaning your carpet. Grooming untangles pile yarns, eliminates wand-stroke patterns left after cleaning, and produces faster drying and consistent overall appearance of carpet. Also, grooming is essential for the distribution of after cleaning treatments, such as Scotchgard.

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What is the difference between a spot and a stain?

A spot is a substance from a spill that is added to your carpet, usually darker in color than the carpet.  These usually are removed during the cleaning process.

A stain is a substance from a spill that either adds or removes color from you carpet. Stains sometimes can be removed with specialty spot removers, but not by the regular cleaning process.

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Cold Weather Is Here

Make sure your garden hoses are disconnected from the outside faucet or hydrant and drained properly. Not removing the hose from the outside hydrant not only damages the hose but it cracks the check valve right before the outside spigot.

You don’t know it is broken until spring when you turn on the outside water spigot to water your flowers, and you go downstairs to your basement and find it full of water.

For emergencies like this call Pro-Care. We are always here for you.

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How Can I Control Mold in My Home?

• Stop water leaks, repair leaky roofs and plumbing.  Keep water away from concrete slabs and basement walls.
• Open windows and doors to increase air flow in your home, especially along the inside of exterior walls.  Use a fan if there are no windows available.
• Make sure that warm air flows into all areas of the home.  Move large objects a few inches away from the inside of exterior walls to increase air circulation.
• Install and use exhaust fans in bathrooms, kitchens, and laundry rooms.
• Ventilate and insulate attic and crawl spaces.  Use heavy plastic to cover earth floors in crawl spaces.
• Clean and dry water damaged carpets, clothing, bedding and upholstered furniture within 24 to 48 hours, or consider removing and replacing damaged furnishings.
• Vacuum and clean your home regularly to remove mold spores.
• Check around your windows for signs of condensation and water droplets.  Wipe them up right away so mold can’t start to grow.

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What is Condensation?

Condensation comes from the moisture in the air, and is caused by too much moisture in the airfor a certain temperature. Condensation forms when warm, moist air touches a surface that is colder than the dew point of the warm air.

Example: A common example of moisture condensation is when a glad of ice water ”sweats”when you bring it outside in the summer. When the warm, moist air touches the cold glass, the temperature of the air drops below its dew point, forcing the air to release moisture in the formof water on the sides of the glass. There are many things in our homes that put moisture in the air. Normal breathing and perspiration adds 3 pints of water to the air every day for each personin your home. In fact, every activity that uses water adds more moisture to the air including cooking, taking showers, dishwashing, and doing laundry.

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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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