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Cleaning Tips To Obliterate Germs in Your Home

10/20/2020

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​Cleaning Tips To Obliterate Germs in Your Home

  1. Start with your washing machine! – Although you might thing your machine is a clean place, think again!  When you place dirty laundry into your washer it can bring with it bacteria and viruses. Not all bacteria or viruses will be destroyed by normal soap.  Our best advice is to wash your washer empty with a cup of bleach and hot water at least once a week.  This will kill the bacteria and viruses that hang out there.  
  2. Bathroom Towels and Workout Towels are Next! – Not everyone gets a new towel for every occasion. However, the best way to keep germs at bay is to wash them after each use.  Bath towels, as long as they are used by one person, can be washed less frequently.  If someone is sick in the household, it is best to clean more frequently.  Hand towels should be changed out everyt ime you have guests.  Finally, use the sun to help destroy bacteria. UV light does wonders.​
  3. Next up is the bedroom! – Make sure you are washing those bed sheets once a week in hot water!  To avoid more microbes from building up in your bedroom, keep food out of the bedroom.  Food crumbs can provide a nice place for mold and bacteria to duplicate.
  4. Address your common areas – A family room or other room where people spend the most time in your home will likely have the higher level of viruses and bacteria in it.  To keep the level down, use disinfectant wipes for your switches, remotes, tables, telephones and more.  Gently wipe off electronic equipment and be sure to dust regularly. Dust is a perfect home for bacteria and viruses.  If you spill something, clean it up right away. Don’t give the germs a chance to find it.
  5. Don’t forget your staircase and doors! – Be sure to sanitize your doorknobs, light switches, banisters and cabinets.   If someone is sick in your family, do this more often to keep viruses like the flu and Covid 19 at bay.
  6. Did you know Computers are especially vulnerable to germs? – Keyboards and phones are shown to have a plethora of microbes on them if not sanitized properly.  Be sure to vacuum out your keyboard spaces and sanitize the keys. Don’t forget the mouse!
  7. Sanitize everything AND the kitchen sink!  The kitchen sink can hold an immeasurable amount of germs. It has been said to be the second most germy place in a house.  If you have a sponge in your kitchen, this is your number one culprit for germs.  Scrub your sink with disinfecting agent and microwave your sponge each day (we recommend two minutes) to help kill any bacteria and other germs.
  8. Wipe down your flat surfaces – Flat areas are notorious for accumulating dust and debris.  Be sure to wash your counters daily with hot water and bleach. Dust your horizontal surfaces in other places of the house.  Do not place mail, purses and other items on your counters to help keep them germ free!
  9. When is the last time you sanitized your refrigerator?  Wash the inside shelves and walls of your refrigerator every couple of months.  You can use bleach and water to sanitize and a mix of vinegar and water to help keep smells at bay.  Clean up any spills immediately.
  10. What would a de-germing article be like if we didn’t mention bathrooms?  Use warm water, soap and ammonia to clean your tub, sink, shower and floors.  If you have a shower, use a squeegee to remove water deposits that ultimately can collect dust, germs and mold from the air.



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Our final tip?  Be sure to flush with the lid down. When you flush with the lid up, the water can actually spray the toilet contents into your bathroom and even on your toothbrush!  Eew!    Keep the lid down and clean that thing at least once a week!
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Clean your Washing Machine once a week.
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Towels can harbor germs, be sure to wash them frequently.
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Anywhere where people congregate often will have more germs than other places in your home. 
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It's too easy to forget to wipe down bannisters, door knobs and light switches. All can harbor germs.
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Not all germs need heat and moisture to duplicate. Be sure to wash and sanitize your refrigerator every once in a while. 
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Leave the lid down!

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Human CoronaVirus in Nashville - What you Need to know.

3/5/2020

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What an incredible week we've had!  Not only have we been hit by Tornadoes, now we are getting news that the coronavirus is in Tennesse.  Yup, right here in good old Williamson County.

I suppose it does not surprise me because it is a "traveling" virus in a way and a lot of our residents travel.  Even though I suspected it would make it's way to the Nashville area, it still doesn't take away the fear my family and friends have about it. 

So what can you do about?

Well, You can educate yourself.   So let's get to it.
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Human Coronavirus reported in Williamson County South of Nashville.

The first case of the coronavirus in Tennesse was confirmed by the Tennessee Department of Health today. Where most of Williamson County was spared from the Nashville Tornadoes, this is not so with the coronavirus. 

There is a case that was confirmed of a male in his 40's carry the coronavirus.   Fox news reports that he has been quarantined with his family members inside of his home and they are all being monitored. 

What worries me here is that this man has been here in Tennesse for four or five days and we are just now learning about his diagnosis. 
This virus can be spread before symptoms appear.

It's scary!

Even though this patient has a mild case of the coronavirus, it doesn't make me any less cautious.

On top of that, the Williamson County Schools are shutting down for a deep clean.
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Franklin Special School District Closes down after reports of Coronavirus in Williamson County Tennessee

I just received a call about two hours ago letting me know that the Franklin Special School District in Tennessee is shutting down to do a deep cleaning. 
This is how I found out about the man with the cornoavirus in our county.

It got me thinking that I need to make sure I help my family, friends and clients too!
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 Help to Disinfect Your Home From Cornoavirus in Williamson County

Aside from taking mad precautions in using hand sanitizers and wiping down surfaces, and wearing masks, do not take for granted the amount of microbials that hide out in your home. I recommend my carpet cleaning services along with the add on of Benefect. 

I highly recommend our Benefect product that is added on to a house or office deep clean.  This product adds another layer of protection for you.  It is a bactericide and a virucide. 

In addition to that, I use water that is over 212 degrees to kill bacteria.  This product is 99.99% effective in killing bacteria.  

Why kill bacteria?

Bacteria can actually act as a reservoir for creating more viral DNA or RNA.  

​It is better safe than sorry!

Call me today and schedule your disinfectant cleaning today: 615-905-6292
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​The Top Ten Carpet Cleaning Secrets From A Pro!

2/19/2020

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No matter how hard you try to clean your carpets and keep them that way, there is going to be a time when your flooring will fall victim to stains and spills.  Accidents happen!
Find out how to keep your carpet looking new with the carpet cleaning tips below:
Tip #1 – Blot, Don’t Rub
               When the stain does happen, use a white clothe and mild cleaning solution to dab the stains.  The key is being patient and blotting the stain up. If you end up rubbing the stains, you will end up grinding the particles of the stain into the carpet fibers and cause them to break down faster. 
 
Tip #2 – Try Club Soda
               If your stain is from wine or beer, then try some club soda!
               Remember to blot only. It may help to allow the club soda to lie on the stained area for up to 10 minutes.   Once the stain is gone, be sure to rinse the area with water.  Once dry, use your hand to brush the carpet fibers back into place.
 
Tip#3 – Ice it!
               If you accidentally get chewing gum on your carpet, go to the freezer! To remove gum from carpet, you simply freeze the gum for about 30 seconds.  Once the gum is frozen, you can lift if up from the carpet .You may need to cut some of the fibers. If you do, cut as close to the gum as possible to prevent the spot from being noticeable.
 
Tip #4 – Use Regular Dish Detergent
               If the stain is from grease, regular dish soap is able to break it down. Mix water and a couple drops of dish soap onto the stain, then use a dry clothe to blot it up. Do this repeatedly until the stain is gone.
 
Tip #5 – Try Shaving Cream!
               Sometimes the weirdest things will help remove stains from carpets  Try to put shaving cream on the stain and allow it to set for about 45 minutes.  Once the cream is set, blot it with a dry cloth. You can then wipe up any residual with a 50/50 mix of vinegar and water
 
Tip #6 – Use an Iron for Wax
               If your cancel spilled, grab yourself a cloth and an iron.  Place the cloth over the wax and then use the iron to melt the wax through the cloth. As the wax heats up, it will soak up the stain as it melts.  Be careful not to leave the iron in any spot for too long because you can melt the carpet fibers.
 
Tip #7 – Pet Stain?
               Use stain removers that are made specifically for pet stains. They have specific enzymes that break down the molecules that set in from pet stains and allow you to remove them from your carpet. 
 
Tip #8 – Blood Stain?
               Hydrogen Perioxide is excellent in getting rid of blood stains on all sorts of fibers.   Use the solution of hydrogen peroxide and blot it up. Once the stain is gone, rinse with water.  Hygrogen Perioxide can bleach fabrics and skin.  Be sure to rinse to avoid this.
 
Tip #9 – Vacuum Crumbs Immediately
               If anything is spilled that is dry on the carpet, be sure to pick it up promptly. Leaving it will allow it to crush in with the fibers and can cause stains.
 
Tip #10 – Hire Our Fabulous Carpet Cleaning Services in Franklin!
               Carpet cleaning is a must to keeping your carpets looking new.  We use top of the line carpet cleaning solutions and machines to extract the dirt and stain making materials from your carpets/flooring. Our Miraculous Carpet Care is able to penetrate deep into your carpet fibers to remove oil, grease, dirst, soil and more!   We recommend having us come to your home every six months to keep your carpet in tip top shape!
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Super Simple Ways to Keep Your Carpets Fresh!

1/18/2020

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If you have carpet in your home, you know how quickly it can fall victim to stains and dirt.  This is especially true if you have kids or pets!

It doesn't matter how careful you are to avoid carpet stains, with the way we move around from day to day, it's bound to happen that you will get undesirable spots on the carpet or stains on the upholstery you love!

Stains, don't have to be to bad and most times, if you catch them in time, you can get rid of them.  But, have you ever thought about smells?  Have you ever stopped to think about your carpet smell or the smell of your upholstered furniture?  Perhaps you're not aware of them because you are around them so often!  

Upholstery and carpet, just like clothes, can begin to harbor a scent after a while. It's just a normal part of living with a family!

Don't worry thought!  Smelly carpet can only lead to a smelly house if you don't do anything about it!  Miraculous Carpet Cleaning Services are here to help you find the best way to keep your carpets smelling fresh!  Just check out the ideas below!

The How To Home Remedy for Freshening Carpets:

Here are some easy ways that you can breathe new life into your flooring and the air inside your home.  These are easy to do and won't take the whole day or break the bank!

Try a mix of baking soda and essential oil!  (We love lavender!).   
(Note: Do not use toxic oils, such as tea tree oil, as it can be toxic to children and pets)

Step 1:  Mix 1/2 cup of baking soda with 17 drops of essential oil.
Step 2: Pour this into a container that is similar to a Parmesan cheese container or spice container. 
Step 3: Sprinkle this very lightly over the carpet.
Step 4: Let it sit momentarily (about 10 minutes), then vacuum it up!  That's it!

Do-it-Yourself Carpet Freshener

1. Get a spray bottle and pour white vinegar into it.
2. Spray the vinegar onto the carpet.
3. Let it dry. 

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How to Keep Your House Fresh Smelling!​
Check out these great fresh smelling home tips!

1. Use an essential oil diffuser! - Oils are a great way to eliminate odors in a home! All you need is 4 to 5 drops of oil and mix it with water and spray it if you do not have a diffuser.  You can spray it on your pillows/linens and more! Lemon, orange and citrus are great scents to help freshen a space.

​2. Use a crockpot! - Fill your crockpot halfway with water.  Fill it with your favorite essential oils or the peels of citrus fruits!  Keep the crockpot on the lowest setting and leave the lid off so the aroma can penetrate the air in your home. 

3. Don't ignore your garbage disposal -  Use orange or lemon peels with baking soda to grind up in our garbage disposal.  The acids from the peels will help to get rid of any goo that may be hanging out in there!
If your home carpet needs more than just the do-it-yourself carpet cleaning solution, don't hesitate to call Dan and the team at Miraculous Carpet Care!  We are here to help you make the best decision for your home. From carpet shampoo, air duct cleaning, water extraction and more, our carpet cleaning services are here to help you stay fresh!
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A Rainy Day, Mud and Your Carpet & Floors

1/18/2020

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As I'm sitting here, I'm thinking about what it's like to live in Franklin, TN as the rain falls down.  I think about my carpet cleaning service and think about the opportunity that comes with rain.

Where most people might dread a rainy day, I have grown to love them!  Not only do they help the greenery in our area start to push out their buds and prepare for Spring, they refresh the areas that have laid stagnant for awhile.   I love seeing the water go from a trickle to a roar at the waterfall by Southwinds Apartment buildings as I drive by on my way to Kroger.   I can't help but smile to notice the flowers slowly starting to perk up and peak out from their winter hiding along the way. 

As much good as I can see with rain, there are also some annoying things that come when it rains here and that is mainly the mud!  Mud in and of itself isn't so bad.  It reminds me of my childhood days playing in mud puddles and trying to convince my childhood friends to eat mud pies.  However, now as an adult with a very carpeted home and hardwood floors, I often lose my patience with mud.  

What is it about mud that, as an adult, I can't stand?
Let's take a look:


What is in Mud?

As a parent of three very active kids, I can't help but cringe when I think about what might actually be lurking in mud.  One too many times, I've experienced the domino effect of a virus or bacterial outbreak in my home and I diligently work to prevent them these days!  Mud presents a challenge.  Kids are attracted to mud and in these days of high technology and indoor living, I almost want to encourage my kids to get out there and get dirty....but I am a little picky as to where and when they play.

Not all mud is made the same. 

Mud is made of all sorts of things.  Mainly mud is made from the soil and water when it rains.  Within that concoction of loveliness lies little living critters, bacteria and, depending on where you live, could contain toxic elements.   

If you live in a more urban area, mud likely has more pollutants in it than in a more rural area.  Mud, being made with the local runoff water, will collect and harbor whatever has made it's way to it.  Not only that, mud could contain harsh chemicals that have been poured down from above by toxic rain. 

You could argue, mud isn't as safe as it use to be.

It certainly doesn't belong in your home. If it dries and becomes powered, it is more easily moved around in your home (bacteria and all) and can work it's way into your air and air ducts, thereby creating an indoor environmental hazard in your home.


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Is Mud always bad?

I suppose if I'm going to tear mud down, I do need to consider that it also has benefits and perhaps build it back up a bit.  

That's only fair right?

Mud has quite a few endearing qualities.  Some of these have actually been harnessed in the past few years!

Here is a list of how mud is actually loved in our society:

1. Mud bath -  Mud has been used for thousands of years at spas all around the world.  Of course, this is a special type of mud.  Mud for spas is frequently created from volcanic ash and spring water. There is even mud that is used by board-certified dermatologist in the medical field. There is even a special mud that has been used to treat arthritis!

2. Mudding - One of the more favored reasons to love mud among many southern truck and jeep owners is mudding. It's loved in this off-road motorsport as a challenge to show off whose driving skills and vehicle can master tyrannical soil. 

3. Mud Wallow - This is just your favorite mud space near your home or other place where you might take the kids to play.  Mud wallows are also favored by large boars or farm animals on a hot day.  You usually find mud wallows in areas that are lower in the ground after a good rain storm.

4. Mud Run - If you're an adventurer and athletic opportunity seeker, you surely have heard of or even have participated in a Mud Run. Mud runs have become increasingly popular over the past several years.  Participants essential run about 3 to 10 miles while having to crawl through mud wallows, mud bogs and climb over obstacles.  When done, it's not uncommon to see muddy faces and bodies with big huge smiles.  It is quite a sight. 

While all these mud qualities do sound awesome, it doesn't change that fact that mud absolutely doesn't have a place in your home. At the end of the day, it's still mud and most of it still harbors things we do not want in our home.

Why Mud and Carpet Do Not Mix:

Mud presents a stain challenge.  In Middle Tennessee, we have a lot of iron and clay in our mud and this creates two issues.  First, the clay like property allows the mud to resist cleaning. It actually will repel water longer than your average everyday dirt stain.  Secondly, the iron in the mud will create a reddish brown stain that will stand out on most carpets.  These two properties combined create for a frustrating challenge!

How to get Mud out of Carpet

The steps to get mud out of your carpet may take a little longer than you think.  Of course, being Franklin's Best Carpet Cleaner, I'd love for you to give me a call!  But, if you are set on solving your soil problem on your own, please for the sake of your carpet, follow these steps:

1. DO NOT TOUCH THE MUD!  Yes, that's right.  Let it dry.  Remember the clay and the iron?  Constrain it's ability to move in your carpet by not providing it any more water to move about.  Let the mud dry first.  You might be tempted to scrub it, I urge you to just let it be.   If you must do something, only blot very gently.  

2. Pick up the large pieces of the dried mud and then get out the vacuum cleaner. Vacuum slowly to remove the maximum amount of mud you can in the first pass.  Then move quickly back and forth and side to side and diagonal in all ways.  This will allow the fibers to move in different directions and the mud to release.  Pass over the mud area at least 17 times. 

3. Once you have removed all the dirt (dried mud) that you can, now you can use a detergent. To get rid of the carpet stains, start by mixing a tsp of dish washing detergent with a cup of water should do the trick.  

4. BLOT the area with a white cloth. You use white so you can see if there is anything left.  Do this until the stain is gone. You may have to use several white towels. 

5. Blot the area dry with paper towels.

6. If you still have mud stains in your carpet, CALL ME.  I'll help you remove the mud stain from your carpet using my professional carpet cleaning equipment and my years of soil and stain removal experience. 

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Winter Allergies And Tips On How to prevent Them

12/21/2019

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Being one of Franklin's top carpet cleaning professionals, we see numerous families and business that could benefit from a little more knowledge about winter allergies.  Even if you find this article and it's not winter, this allergen education is helpful for all types of allergens at any time of the year. 

You see, part of our carpet cleaning service to the area is that we not only professionally clean the floors and air ducts in your home, but we also educate you to help you keep your home safe and clean and HEALTHY when we are not around.  Empowerment is key!

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Winter Allergens

In the winter, the temperatures often plummet to levels that you would suspect would bring an end to all summer pollens and thus seasonal allergies.  However, millions of people actually suffer from what we call winter allergies and these are due to the allergens found in the home and the fact that more time is spent in the home during this time. 
The forced-air furnaces in homes often contain lint, bacteria, dust mite debris, food materials and animal dander.  Some of the most common indoor allergens are house dust mites, pet dander and cockroach excrement.  These allergens are worse in the winter usually because there is less ventilation.  With less ventilation in the home, the furnace blower continually recirculates tainted air. 

Symptoms of Indoor Allergies


  • ​Sneezing
  • Coughing
  • Excessive Mucous and Phlegm
  • Postnasal Drip
  • Waking up with Puffy Eyes
  • Headaches or Migraines
  • Itchy eyes, nose or throat


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Some symptoms of indoor allergies will vary depending on where you live.  For instance, it is less likely that you would find high levels of dust mite allergens in an arid climate due to the lack of relative humidity.  Dry areas, such as those found in Colorado, would not be a suitable place for a huge population of dust mites to survive.  The most prevalent allergen in this area would more likely be from cockroaches and pet dander. However, if someone is using a humidifier in their home, dust mites could flourish.
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How to Minimize Indoor Allergen Exposure

In order to minimize your exposure to indoor allergens during the indoor allergen season, you must take the approach of prevention.  Here are some ways to keep you home as allergen proof as you can during the winter months:
  1. Keep the humidity of your home below 50%.  This will create an unfriendly environment for dust mites and help reduce their population.
  2. Get rid of carpet in the home.  Carpet and rugs are phenomenal traps for dampness, and dander and create a wonderful environment for both dust mites and molds.
  3. Keep pets out of bedrooms and reduce your contact with them.  This will reduce the amount of allergen you are exposed to.
  4. Bathe pets on a weekly schedule to wash away any dander or other allergens they may have picked up.
  5. Change you bed sheets, comforters at least once a week in hot water to reduce the dust mites that can harbor there.
  6. Use new towels and wash old ones weekly.
  7. Change your clothes and wash your hair after you play with a pet and prior to going to bed.
  8. Do not use down comforters or pillows.  They create a superb environment for dust mites and are also allergens to some people. 
  9. Use a damp mop to clean floors rather than a broom to keep dust  from being stirred up and airborne.
  10. Wipe down wet surfaces in the home, such as those found in a kitchen or bathroom, to prevent mold from growing. 
  11. Properly insulate your home to keep condensation from developing inside the home and reduce mold.
  12. Hire a maid or cleaning service to do the dust and vacuuming if you have the allergies so you don't unnecessarily expose yourself to more allergens. 
  13. Professionally clean your carpets to remove dust and debris from your home.  A good carpet cleaner in Franklin is avaialble right here!  Fill out our contact form or give us a call!  We offer air duct cleaning AND professional carpet cleaning services in Franklin and the surrounding areas!
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How To Clean Carpet the right way - a Series of four lessons on Miraculous carpet cleaning

11/10/2019

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Do you know how to clean carpet?   To some people this is common sense.  Why in the world do you need a carpet cleaning service to tell you how to clean carpet.   It's simple as picking up a vacuum cleaner and just using it right?

Well, that depends on what type of carpet you need to clean and how much of a mess you need to clean up.  So as silly at it may sound to question the ways in which and how to actually clean carpet, it's not a common sense thing for everyone in every situation.

In this blog article, we will provide you with a great guide on how to clean carpet and guide you to the right place or right action to keep your carpet fresh and clean!

There are four basic recommendations we have to cleaning your carpet.  Check them out below.

Lesson #1: How to Clean Carpet with The Vacuum the Right Way

Vacuuming your carpet is the first step in ensuring you have a clean carpet.  It's importance for both the appearance and the indoor air environment to keep your carpet vacuumed and kept up to clean fresh standards.

Stains are often a result of left debris on carpet.  Not only can they be unsightly, they can also hold onto allergens and microbial organisms that affect the breathing quality of your home.  Molds and bacteria love a carpet that isn't vacuumed. 

To Vacuum properly there are a few steps you need to take.
  1. Pick up anything that is on the carpet that you are going to vacuum. This includes toys, mail papers, and any other objects that are in the way of the vacuum path.  Don't forget to check for blind cording that may be lying on the floor too!  You don't want to ruin your vacuum motor from this simple oversight. Coins and other items and cracks or under furniture should also be picked up.
  2. Dust first.  Dust your baseboards, furniture and any horizontal surfaces in your home.  You can dust both before and after vacuuming if needed. Some carpet cleaning vacuums come with HEPA filters so dusting afterwards is not necessary.  
  3. Use the vacuum attachments to reach all of the hard to clean areas.  This includes the edges of the carpet near doorways and baseboards. Don't skip this important step because this is often where dust and debris will collect over time.  Be sure to use the extension want to also be underneath larger furniture such as couches, arm chairs and bed sets. 
  4. Once you have completed the small areas and hard to reach areas of your carpet cleaning process, it's time to vacuum with the main device.  Vacuum the entire room one way back and forth, then repeat that process vacuuming perpendicular to your first run through.  This means if you vacuum north to south the first time, you will vacuum east to west the next.   This process helps to ensure that the fibers are accessed from all directions when you are cleaning your carpets.
  5. Perhaps the most pertinent step in the whole "how to clean you carpet" lesson is this: CLEAN REGULARLY.    Vacuuming at least once a week is just fine for one person, but if you have a whole household of people, it is recommended to vacuum more frequently. As a general rule,  you should vacuum at least once per person or pet in your home according to wikiHow .com and we tend to agree! 

Lesson #2: How to Clean Carpet Using The Spot Clean Technique

Become a spot cleaning carpet expert!  Just because you make a mess in a small area of your carpet, it does not warrant cleaning the entire household of flooring.   The quickest way to spot clean is to use a rag or cloth. Make sure the fabric is white so that you can determine when the stain is fully removed.  Do not use paper towels for the actual scrubbing during this process or you will end up with a bigger mess within the fibers of the carpet.   Another concern with colored rags is that some can actually stain your carpet further and that would not be good!

Here are the steps to spot cleaning your carpet:
  1. Use your rag or cloth to blot up the bulk of the cloth.  You can also use paper towel for this step but be cautious not to rub back and forth.   
  2. After blotting, use the cloth and the proper carpet cleaning fluid.  There are many available carpet cleaning sprays and fluids on the market.  Just be sure to read the instructions and use them properly to prevent damage to your carpet.   If the stains are from body fluids or of an organic nature, be sure to pick a proper carpet spray. for that. If the area is small and is stain with fresh blood, using cold water and hydrogen peroxide might do the trick.  Hydrogen Peroxide will react with the hemoglobin in the blood and help you soak up the mess.  Be sure to use and enzyme-based detergent when blotting and cleaning up stains that are organic. 
  3. TEST your carpet first.   As already mentioned, not all cleaners are alike and if you are unsure of the color fastness of your carpet or rug, you must test a small inconspicuous area with the spray you intend to use first.  Do not test on the stain as this might spread it and make things worse.  Try a small area of carpet that is hidden in a closet or a scrap that you may have from the initial installation of the carpet.  Once you know the reaction of the spray to the carpet, determine if you can use it on your stained area.
  4. When ready, dab the area of the blotted up stain with a white cloth or rag.  Only use enough solution to do the job.  In this case, more carpet spray isn't the answer.  If you use too much and do not blot up the spray properly this will create a sticky place in your carpet that will attract future dirt and debris.  Try to avoid harsh scrubbing so that the stain is not driven further into the fibers.
  5. Give your carpet a good rinse. Again, using a fresh clean white cloth, soak up any spray and stain with your cloth. You may need to do this several times before the carpet stain subsides.  Try not to soak the carpet with your spray because you do not want the carpet pad to become contaminated.  Allow the area to dry after blotting up as much of the mess that you can.  Then, when dry you can vacuum to fluff the fibers. 

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Lesson #3: How to Clean Carpet with Carpet Shampoo

If you had made it through the How to Clean Carpet lesson #1 and #2 and you still have not resolved your stain issue, it's time to consider carpet shampoo.

Shampooing your carpet is when you purchase, rent or pay a carpet shampooer to be used in your home.  When is comes to carpet shampooing, we of course recommend Miraculous Carpet Care.  Our materials are kept up and have a more powerful extraction than that which you can rent or buy for use in your home.  In addition, our carpet shampoo process comes with a carpet cleaning service technician with many years of priceless experience to ensure that your mess is not exacerbated when the carpets are cleaned.

Still, we find it educational to let you know of your own carpet shampoo option.  Below are the steps to shampooing your own carpets.   If you choose to skip this step altogether and want us to help you, then by all means pick up the phone and give us a call.  We'd be delighted to help you with your carpet conundrum.  Call 615-905-6292

Below are the steps to Shampooing  or Steam Cleaning your Carpet:
  1. Pick up all things on the floor, and be sure you follow Lesson #1 and #2.  Then, remove all furniture that you can.  Leave the heavy and bulky stuff if you need to but be sure to protect the footing with plastic.  You can use old shopping bags, sandwich bags, aluminum foil and a variety of other flexible and waterproof covering. Do not skip this step as it protects the furniture item itself from moisture and protects any stains from bleeding onto the carpet from the furniture legs.
  2. BE SURE that the carpet or rug is vacuumed thoroughly.  Bits of debris and dust can clog your carpet shampoo machine and make your own clean up disastrous.  
  3. Rent or purchase (Or hire us!) your carpet shampoo machine.  You can find carpet shampoo rentals at larger retails stores such as Lowe's and Home Depot.  You can also find them in smaller rental and specialty hardware shops or even moving shops!  If you rent the cleaner, be sure to prepare your home first so that you don't have to pay for time unused with the machine.  Most cleaners will have specific instructions and chemicals to use with them. Be sure to ask your salesperson and to read the instructions to ensure proper use. Also, if you rent realize that the time you need to clean the room or house will be longer than had you hired a professional carpet cleaning company. (hint...hint..)
  4. Plan how you will shampoo the rug. The last thing you want to do is have to walk over your freshly shampooed carpet because you didn't plan how you were going to shampoo before you started.  Be careful that you don't trap yourself into a closet, bathroom or corner.  Plan to shampoo your carpet in such a way that you do not walk onto the newly shampooed carpet until it is completely dry.  
  5. Follow any directions with your shampooer.  Be sure that you only put in the type and amount of soap instructed otherwise you can end up with a sticky soapy carpet nightmare. Trust us, it's not worth the time or cost to fix such a mistake.  Know the steps and the process before you start.
  6. Wear clean socks or go barefoot once your ready to clean.  You can buy specialty booties that they use in operating rooms too but it is not necessary.  If you go barefoot, make sure that chemicals that you are using are safe for skin contact.
  7. Most vacuums will have you spray with the wand and extract while retracting the wand.  Be sure not to go too fast and allow the wand to extract the water as much as possible.  You want to get up as much water as possible during this process to lessen drying time and to prevent damage to the pad or flooring below the carpet.   As with carpet spot treatment, more is not necessarily better.  Take your time.
  8. Ventilate and allow the area that was shampooed to dry.  This may take a day or two depending on the humidity and the air flow of the room you have just cleaned.  With our professional carpet cleaning services in Franklin, it generally takes about two hours. Open windows if it's dry outside and use a combination of fans and dryers if you've done it on your own or put too much water down.  You can use dehumidifiers too!
  9. Once the carpet is completely dry, remove the plastic from the bottom of the furniture and other bulky items.  You may choose to do another shampoo back to back and that is fine. In this case, leave the plastic and repeat steps #1-#8 again and then remove plastic.  If the area is a high traffic area, it is not a bad idea to shampoo the area twice for a uniform consistency in the after shampooed look.  Remember, you can always hire a professional to do the job! We are ready when you are.  Here's our number: 615-905-6292
  10. Spray carpet stain protector if desired. When we come to clean your carpet, we always offer our carpet stain protector treatment.  Be sure to ask us about it!  We often times will offer it at a discounted rate with a carpet cleaning service. 
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Lesson #4 How to Clean Carpet Using the Preventative Method

Although this carpet cleaning method doesn't help us as a carpet cleaning company to make money, this is by far our favorite step!

Why?

Because if you can keep your carpets clean, then when you do need us, this makes our job so much better.  Your carpets will stay in tip top shape and you will have a longer living carpet and a better investment in your home!  We like it when our clients take care of themselves and we are just needed as an extra little boost!  

Here are some idea to help prevent carpet soiling messes in the first place:
  1. Designate a specific eating and/or creation making space.  Allowing foods in all spaces of a home, opens up all the flooring to bigger potential stains and messes.  If you specify and reinforce a space for the more messy events of living, you protect other areas of your home so that if there is an accident, it is less costly.  You will ideally have less to have to replace or deep clean.
  2. Have guests and residents remove their footwear before entering a carpeted area.  It is customary in some countries to do this and it is a great practice to keep from tracking in dirt and debris into the home.  Designate a place where people can comfortable take off their shoes and enter your home.  Make is fun part of the ritural of entering your home and everyone will be more happy and likely to comply!
  3. Train your pets, such as dogs and cats, to use a proper area for excretion.  Consider placement as well.  Litter boxes are better on areas that are laminated or sealed rather than on a carpeted area.  If you have no option than carpet, then purchase a small area mat to protect the carpet.
  4. If you do have a mess or accident, clean it up immediately. the longer a mess is left, the more likely a stain may set in and be more difficult to remove.  Remember to dab stained items rather then scrub them to keep the area of the stain at a minimum.  

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Carpet Stain Protector - Is it worth it?

11/7/2019

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Today we address the Carpet Stain Protector that we offer and discuss some of the other types of stain protection you may encounter in your lifetime.

Usually when you go to buy a piece of upholstered furniture or carpet, you are offered some form or warranty or stain protection.  

How many times have you stopped to wonder, "Is it really worth it?".

This is the question we will attempt to answer for you today!   We offer carpet stain protection and of course we'd love it if everyone got it, but it goes beyond our company to just make a buck.  Carpet stain protection offers a variety of benefits to those wise home and business owners who are willing to allow us to help them enhance their flooring in this way.

What are the advantages of a Carpet Stain Protector?

Perhaps the more obvious advantage of a carpet stain protector is that is helps to ward off stains from becoming a permanent spot on your carpet or upholstery.  There are also some more benefits that you may not be aware of.  

Check out some great benefit of adding a carpet stain protector to your carpet cleaning services:
  1. Extended Life - Carpet Stain Protection can help extend they life of your carpet by not allowing debris and stain to adhere to the fibers.
  2. Easy to clean carpet - When you add carpet stain protection, you will notice how much easier it is to uplift stains from the fibers. 
  3. Improved Appearance - It goes without saying that a stained carpet is an ugly carpet.  Carpet Stain protector helps to keep your floors beautiful and fresh looking.
  4. Odor Prevention - Because stains and other unmentionables are not as easily adhered to the carpet fibers, less dirt and debris is able to "stick" to the fibers if and when a stain incident occurs.  This helps to keep bacteria and other microbes from taking up living space in your flooring cover.
  5. Improve Indoor Air Quality - Along the same lines of helping to prevent odors, when you prevent sticky stains from adhering to your floor or carpet, you immediately provide a protection against allergens from sticking to the floor or carpet too.  This means it's more likely that pollen, bacteria and viruses are more likely to be sucked up during your daily vacuuming rather than taking permanent residence in your floor covering and propagating.
  6. Cost-Effective -  Perhaps one of the more attractive and immediately noticeable things about applying a carpet stain protector to your carpet, area-rugs or upholstery is that you don't have to get that deep cleaning done as much. This benefit is due to the fact that you are actually able to remove the dirt that cause the build up more easily and therefore your daily efforts to clean have more impact and are longer lasting.
  7. Prevent Wear and UV damage -  Carpet Protectant provides a barrier for the fibers to help protect them from excessive wear and ultraviolet damage.  This helps to add to the life and aesthetic value of your carpet or upholstery.

What are some disadvantages of Carpet Stain Protector?

Although we hate to admit it, there are some disadvantages to having carpet stain protector on a carpet or upholstery product.  Our aim is to educate you so you can make the best decision regarding carpet spray protectant that you can. 

Here are the disadvantageous of carpet spray protection that may impact your life:

1. It's not Care-Free Carpet - Some people mistakenly think that because they have a carpet with carpet stain protection that they don't have to worry so much about the debris and stain making materials that find themselves on the floor.  This simply isn't true. (Sorry...we wish it was too!).  Carpet Stain Protection still requires that you clean up your spills right away just like you would if you had a hardwood or tile floor.  The Stain Protection for your carpet simply reduces the chances of the stain taking over and causing a lot of damage to your carpet.   You still need to clean up!

2. It doesn't last forever - Many new carpet fibers come with carpet stain protection on them.  Although they can last a few years, it really depends on the amount of usage and traffic the carpeted area gets as to how long the carpet protectant will stay intact on the fibers.   You will have to maintain the carpet protection.  The average time a carpet needs carpet protection spray is generally 12 months.  That's not so bad now is it?

3. It can be damaged- Carpet Stain Protectant is a chemical applicaton on top of your flooring and it is not bulletproof. There are other chemicals, such as bleach or even some medications, found within your household that can breakdown the carpet protectant spray and even permanently harm or discolor your carpeted flooring.   

4. Chemicals - Carpet stain protectants contain chemicals that some individuals may have adverse health effects.  Examples can include headaches, nausea and sinus issues.  Many carpets made today are made with synthetics and sprays that can cause this issue. Miraculous Carpet Care utilizes a carpet protectant spray that has a faster drying time and better coverage.  Not only that, the protection spray we uses ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE state-of-the art technology to help protect from dry soils, and both water and oil based spills. 

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Should I get Carpet Stain Protection?

In our humble opinion, those of us at Miraculous Carpet Care believe that carpet stain protection is an easy YES!
That being said, we like to empower our clients and readers to make the best decisions for themselves. 
If you have read this and have decided that you want to take advantage of the benefits of carpet stain protection spray, then give us a call: 615-905-6292 and let's get you on the books to a more stain resistant life today!   On the other hand, if you had read this and have decided that you do not want to have carpet stain protection, that's ok too!  We can still offer you a superior carpet cleaning service without the use of the spray and we won't think any less of you for doing it!   We love our clients and honor their decisions!
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