You may not be aware of it, but home furniture undergoes a lot of punishment. The fabric is pulled, compressed and stretched on a daily basis. It’s exposed to dust, dirt, dander, and more. Food particles are spilled on it and then ground into the cracks and crevices. Liquids can get spilled, and even though you can try to soak up the spill with a towel, the fabric’s fibers still absorb a certain amount. Over time, your once-clean furniture becomes a breeding ground for bacteria. This is why you can’t eschew upholstery cleaning from a professional. Learn why regular cleaning is beneficial and necessary.

1. Makes Your Home More Welcoming

No one wants to sit down on a piece of furniture that’s visibly soiled or has a strange odor coming from it. Plus, it’s not sanitary.

Don’t stop inviting friends and neighbors over to your house because you feel uncomfortable about the way your furniture appears or smells. Instead, take action now and arrange for an upholstery cleaning.

2. Preserves Your Upholstery

When Rick’s Family Carpet Care cleans your upholstery regularly, you can be confident you’re entrusting your furniture to the hands of licensed professionals. We’re up to date with the latest industry techniques and standards to ensure our customers get the quality service they paid for.

3. Reduces Effects of Allergies

Your home is a place of refuge after a long day in the office. You want to feel safe and protected behind its doors. Allergens aren’t a part of that scenario.

By making an appointment biannually to have your upholstery professionally cleaned, you’re being proactive about keeping your home safe for your family members who may be prone to allergies. They will be healthier and happier in their indoor environment.

Leave the Upholstery Cleaning to Us

If you can’t recall the last time you had your upholstered furniture professionally cleaned, call Rick’s Family Carpet Care to make an appointment today. Learn more about our carpet cleaning, carpet repair and tile & grout cleaning services, which go hand-in-hand with upholstery cleaning.

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Posted on May 23, 2020 | Published by Ignite Local | Related Local Business

The average white-collar worker spends 13-years of his/her life in an office. If the office is unclean, this time will take a toll on the worker’s health over the years. Employing a commercial carpet cleaning service not only promotes workplace cleanliness but also boosts performance. Here’s how:

Office Carpets Are Filthy

The average office carpet is littered with all sorts of microscopic debris. These include dust mites, food crumbs, and dead skin cells. It also contains living things, such as bacteria, mold, carpet beetles, and fleas. These creatures are able to thrive because most commercial offices have a closed-air circulation system, creating an incubator-like environment. 

It’s no wonder, then, that an average office carpet is 4,000 times dirtier than a toilet seat. This was confirmed in a study by microbiologists from the University of Arizona. Continue Reading →

People all over the world are rightfully concerned about germs and bacteria, especially during the current coronavirus pandemic. Prevention begins inside the house with proper sanitation. This includes disinfecting the carpet and other walking surfaces.

How to Minimize Germs on Carpet Floors

Prevention is key. We suggest placing a doormat at the home’s entrance and enforcing a “no shoes” policy. Footwear can bring in dirt, asphalt residue, pet droppings, etc.

In addition, you can place a rug over the carpet. No, it is not strange or even out-of-the-box to put a rug on top of the carpet. Many homeowners actually do this to keep the carpet free of contaminants. Continue Reading →

Our blog has included many DIY removal tips for stains like red wine, coffee, and melted candy. Now, we must discuss the most disgusting of all: poop stains. Fortunately, removing poop stain from a carpet is possible using natural and homemade cleaning solutions.

Why Poop Stains in Carpets Are Common and Problematic

Poop stains are a very real possibility if you have young children or pets that haven’t been potty trained. Even if the household doesn’t have pets or children, you can still step on dog doo outside and track it indoors.

Feces aren’t just a disgusting eyesore; it is also a serious health hazard. Wet poo contains roughly 100 billion bacteria per gram. This can create an unsanitary condition while the poop is still fresh. This applies whether it’s human or animal excrement.

Carpet Poop Stain Removal Process

1. Remove as much of the solid poop as possible. Pick up the pieces with a baby wipe or moist tissue using a pinching motion.
2. Spray the area using a homemade mixture of water, non-bleach dish detergent, and white vinegar. A few small sprays suffice; don’t oversaturate the area.
3. Let the solution sit until the stain disappears. If the stain remains, apply a small amount of hydrogen peroxide and ammonia. Leave out the ammonia, though, if you have a wool carpet. Alternatively, you can apply baking soda and let it sit for ten minutes.
4. Blot the spot using a sponge moistened with cold water.

If the stain still persists, then you will need to obtain professional carpet cleaning services. The above steps also apply for upholstery and mattresses.

Leave Filthy Stains to Us

Whether it’s carpet or tiles, we remove stains of all types from any household surface. Don’t let doggy or baby doo leave a permanent mess on your precious floor. Contact Rick’s Family Carpet Care for carpet poop stain removal.

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