Carpet Cleaning Best Practices
Date: 2008-09-23 08:09:31
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My DIY Steam Cleaning Experience
Post from: Value For Your Life For those of you that don’t particularly care about doing your own steam cleaning, you may want to read on anyway ... our carpets several times a day. The immediate solution: Steam cleaning said carpets ... square feet of our home is carpeted, that’s about 8 “rooms” according to the steam cleaning people [more...]
Date: 2008-07-07 17:47:35
Stinky stuff
Thank goodness for Carpet Fresh Super Pet. (No, I don’t work for the company ~ nor is this an advertisement.) ... on our upstairs carpeting instead of inside her litter box, and steam cleaning the carpet has only helped ... . :( Yesterday I vacuumed, steam cleaned, and then sprayed on some of the Carpet Fresh today. Our house smells [more...]
Date: 2008-08-19 19:30:05
question: cleaning an (almost) new couch
photo credit: youngthousands So, finally, after a month without a couch, I got one. It’s a Craigslist find and it’s great, except it needs a little cleaning. So, dear reader, how do you clean upholstery? Steam cleaning worth it? Or should I try something else? Share This [more...]
Date: 2008-11-11 16:57:02
steam cleaners meant for household cleaning
steam cleaners are provided with some cleaning heads so the product provides superb results, cleaning carpets, fabrics, work surfaces,tiles etc.steam cleaners use a method of cleaning that is quick, hygienic, and doesn’t use household chemicals. read more [more...]
Date: 2008-06-19 04:21:32
Get Your Carpets Cleaner!
Date: 2008-10-22 11:06:50
What a Weekend!
This weekend was pretty jam-packed with constant action for me. Thanks goodness I have today off from work (unexpectedly as of Friday) ... picked me up we went to rent a carpet cleaner for our home. I also swung by the commissary to pick ... . Only then could we steam clean it. I think it turned out well, but that steam cleaner was a beast [more...]
Date: 2008-10-13 14:21:00
I have a TIP
Ok , I was so excited to go on a little outing with a girlfriend today , ... the aftermath , one blanket is fit for the trash , there is no hope .Funny how I was up and steam cleaning ... , that will always shock me, I mean my steam cleaner is LOUD.OK here comes my tip:I was doing a little dusting [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 16:17:00
Tile furniture
tilefurn.jpg Earlier this year we posted about how tile was creeping into living spaces not ordinarily associated with such surfaces, ... Dal Bianco, Marco Braga and Storage are putting the stuff on furniture. The upside: Cleaning furniture with windex is easier than steam-cleaning. The downside: Is it comfortable? via if it's hip [more...]
Date: 2008-10-03 23:43:53
My quest for the “Wave of the Future — Steam Cleaning”.
Date: 2008-11-22 16:28:41
Clean Coal Power
Steam turbines can run on a variety of fuels but coal continues to remain a popular choice ... conversion efficiency levels have led to the development of clean coal technologies. The most ... performance of steam turbines for thermal power plants can be brought about largely through two kinds [more...]
Date: 2008-12-23 06:19:08
Clean Up America Accused of Dirty Dealing
Parker West International, LLC (PWI) ... including a wastewater treatment unit and a steam cleaning unit. The system, housed in a truck ... contaminants, which are vacuumed up in the form of contaminated water and pumped to the steam cleaning [more...]
Date: 2008-07-02 02:51:35
Heavy Cleaning
Busted out the steam cleaner to clean the couch/chair/ottoman and carpets. need to do some yoga and/or stretching to deal with my sore muscles but the floor was gross. Workout: Type: Other Date [more...]
Date: 2008-11-12 15:30:00
What Type of Equipment is Used in a Carpet Cleaning Franchise?
As may be expected, you will need a commercial grade vacuum cleaner, as well as a number of specialty attachments. If you are going to offer steaming and other types of carpet cleaning franchise, deep cleaning ... a van. Today, many business owners also use their vans for advertising purposes by painting the name [more...]
Date: 2008-06-22 02:42:39
It's About That Time...
#fullpost{display:inline;}...to bring forth the rhythm and the rhyme ... yesterday. The living room has been rearranged. The carpets steam cleaned (and let me note, we are clean people and I was still disgusted by the amount of dirt!). The infant seat is in. The bags [more...]
Date: 2008-12-04 00:03:00
Steaming Clean
Today we shampooed and steam cleaned the carpets... the colour of the water that came out was pretty eurgh!! [more...]
Date: 2009-01-11 19:47:00
Is it worth it to buy a steam cleaner for the carpet? (pfblogs.org)
Steam cleaning the carpet is not my favorite thing in the world. I’ve rented the little Rug Doctor type machines before, and while they work great, shampooing the carpets is a lot of work. Did I mention a LOT of work? So sadly, we almost never [more...]
Date: 2008-09-21 15:59:28
carpet cleaning in vancouver
Hi There We are a professional carpet cleaning company that is locally owned with over 10 years experience ... extraction (steam cleaning) and our non-toxic products will leave a healthier indoor environment ... . We just don't clean, we care and are committed to giving you the very best cleaning system and high quality [more...]
Date: 2008-11-05 22:38:25
Cleaning Safety
Housework is an easy, simple job, right? Just sweep floors, wash dishes, do a little laundry… ... are the three accepted methods of cleaning a floor. If it is carpeted, it may need an occasional steam clean ... on the broom or floor area. Some of the chemicals can be fairly strong-even toxic to household pets [more...]
Date: 2008-10-19 13:12:19
checklist
1. Car seat inspected by the fire department- check2. Baby bag packed with clothes, diapers and everything else she could possibly need- check 3. My fancy car seat has arrived that I have been patiently waiting for- check 4. My house is clean- check 5. The carpet and Gracie's chair has been steam cleaned- check6. My hospital bag is packed [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 02:00:00
not too helpful
I have been glued to my monitor lately, I don't know what that is about. Procrastination of course, but why? I am a sucker for DIY (do it yourself) ... float up to the roof is it? Steam clean the carpets is number seven, carpets? What are those? Forgive ... what is that? Here our water is so mineral laden that this is a monthly chore, cleaning the shower [more...]
Date: 2008-12-07 22:54:03
That’s It, I’m Calling Empire Today
Four years ago this November we bought our house. I’d fallen in love with it thanks to one of those visual tours on the real estate agents web site, ... of unidentifiable origins that no amount of cleaning can get out, and the path from the garage entry to my bedroom is dark gray despite repeated steam cleanings. Needless to say, my husband [more...]
Date: 2008-09-05 15:15:55
Some of my current Favorites!!
Books:Twilight Series (no new post last week? Well, I reread the entire series! My poor hubby and little guy! They were so patient with me!) ... , but I am going very slowly!!! I know, read one at a time! I like to live on the edge, though!!! :)Cleaning ... me a Shark Steam Mop (from Target) and I LOVE it!! My floors look so nice after I am done! Love [more...]
Date: 2009-01-13 21:07:00
January 18
We spent all day spring cleaning the house (vacuuming up dog hair, steam cleaning a few old random pee spots, etc). Naturally, I still see Maggie's spirit running through the house, taking naps [more...]
Date: 2009-01-19 02:04:00
The Realities of Reflux…
My husband always jokes that he can tell what kind of a day it has been by peeking out onto the back deck to see what has been hosed down ... steam clean that patch of carpet ever again … start that washing machine up for yet another load … ... you into a panic attack as you stand there wondering who will clean up that mess before it dawns [more...]
Date: 2008-09-26 18:00:27
How Clean Are Your Carpets?
Date: 2008-09-11 12:13:29
Lo and behold, I am frustrated again! I started to have issues with my water heater on Wednesday. I thought the problem was fixed. Nope! ... , steam clean the floor, anything that I feel like doing. Honestly, how often does anyone feel like cleaning the floor? What is the silver lining to this whole fiasco? I actually have two. First [more...]
Date: 2009-01-17 19:26:13
Mirabella Steam Mop
Keeping a clean floor is quite the formidable task, and even more so when you have kids who turn your home into a high traffic area ... to go in just 2 minutes. Works on all hard surfaces-wood, laminate, marble, ceramic tile, and slate. Includes ... t have to scrub the floor that hard anymore each time her kids come in from outside without first cleaning [more...]
Date: 2008-08-22 13:00:46
Brrr...
Alexander braved the cold this week just like the rest of us...by staying warm indoors! Here he is enjoying a snack before his last Little Gym class ... her up just like this when she was on the Bulldozer and he wanted his turn : )"Helping" again...this time with steam cleaning the carpet.He thinks he's a mountain climber. Not a good sign. [more...]
Date: 2009-01-19 03:22:00
Witty Wednesday # 78 Irish Petrol Station
When John emailed me this joke I knew I've seen it before but couldn't remember if I had included it in a WW ... to smell. They tried everything; cleaning, mopping, and airing-out the place. Vents were checked for dead rodents, and carpets were steam cleaned. Air fresheners were hung everywhere. Exterminators [more...]
Date: 2008-12-31 08:31:00
Product Review~Bissell Steam Mop
As you may or may not have noticed, I am always looking for ways to be both frugal AND green! ... have an attachment to steam-clean carpets, the Bissell can be used on hard floors only; it is safe for use ... cleaning right away — without the vacuum-like noise I expected. Like most steam mops, the Bissell works [more...]
Date: 2008-11-02 09:21:19
Stopping the insanity...
So in case you have somehow missed how crazy I have been in the last...let's say couple of days.. ... it is not easy to live with me right now. :)2. My family can trade cranky Crystal for steam cleaning ... I could think of to avoid shopping for that item) that it looked like the stove-top needed cleaning [more...]
Date: 2008-11-20 19:36:00
I’m Ready To Jingle My Bells
Not only did I survive serving Thanksgiving dinner at my house two days in a row, but my family members all survived it as well. ( ... t it? a I’m Ready To Jingle My Bells Similar Posts:We Have A Homeschool Classroom! Time To Steam Clean My Carpets Teaching Kids About Thanksgiving What Do You Mean Christmas Is Over? Stress Coming [more...]
Date: 2008-11-30 21:52:40
Water Damage
water damage is a serious problem for home owners. If you have a water leak or even worse a flood you need to contact a professional company ... buildup after water damage occurs. Many homeowners don’t, either. They think a quick steam cleaning or drying fans will do the trick. That’s not always the case. If a carpet, baseboard [more...]
Date: 2008-12-22 06:29:02
Dirt Devil CE6300 Easy Steamer Carpet Steamer with Onboard Tools, Red $49.56 (amazon.com)
Product Features Steamer with 5-1/5 amp motor for steam cleaning carpets, upholstery, and more 11-inch cleaning path; 8-foot hose and upholstery nozzle for hard-to-reach areas Quick-release reservoirs; indicator light when soiled water needs to be emptied 25-foot cord; on-board cord wrap; Dirt Devil cleaning [more...]
Date: 2008-09-10 13:14:51
D & D 4th Edition: Scourge of the Insufferable Prick
As I’m sure you are all aware, this past Saturday was my 23rd birthday ... news items. So now that the Cristal stains are all steam-cleaned out of the carpet (my Mom got me a new steam cleaner!) and George Clooney’s finally woken up and staggered home, I think it’s a good [more...]
Date: 2008-06-09 20:00:00
The AUSTERITY CODE & POWER
In hard times, it's suddenly not so hard to think of ourselves shampooing the dogs, or washing and waxing our own car(s), or steam cleaning our own carpets, or doing some home wiring/plumbing, or even packing lunch to work and eschewing the Big Mac, or whatever. Perhaps instead of tossing out that pant, a little [more...]
Date: 2009-01-17 19:43:00
Restaurant Pressure Washing
Restaurant Pressure Washing Bloged in restaurants by admin Monday January 19, ... in steam cleaning of restaurants. They are looking for a company that has cleaned thousands ... and Building. They are asking themselves; are there grease stains in the parking, bird droppings on the signs [more...]
Date: 2009-01-19 07:08:24
Mexico City's Valiant Fight Against Gum Proves Sweet, Fruitful
Mexican officials are sick and tired of seeing gum all over their capital's sidewalks and are implementing different methods of ... steam-cleaning sidewalks, urging the consumption of natural gum which breaks down more quickly ... -- breaks down easily and pulverizes somewhat when dried, making it easier to clean. But, officials [more...]
Date: 2009-01-07 23:30:08
Evacuations begin in Texas ahead of Hurricane Ike
HOUSTON — The frail and elderly were put aboard buses Wednesday and authorities warned 1 million others to flee inland as Hurricane Ike steamed ... Louisianans were still cleaning up from Hurricane Gustav, Cameron Parish residents were told ... -old retired plant operator at Dow Chemical Corp., boarded up his house a mile from the Gulf [more...]
Date: 2008-09-11 05:28:47
MatterBulletPoints
The week according to Matterdays:Still have my job. There are a lot of layoffs planned for the next few weeks, mostly here in Seattle ... the decorations down, I could finally REALLY clean the house. After all the snow and rain lately, we had muddy puppy pawprints everywhere. The floors are mopped, the carpets are steam-cleaned, the laundry [more...]
Date: 2009-01-11 22:33:00
Revenge
She spent the first day sadly packing her belongings into boxes, crates and suitcases ... , the house began to smell. They tried everything,cleaning, mopping, and airing the place out. Vents were checked for dead rodents, and carpets were steam cleaned. Air fresheners were hung everywhere [more...]
Date: 2008-10-23 20:09:49
Bissell: We mean Clean (CONTEST, Canada included)
I have five cats. Five cats + 1 DH + 1 child = DISASTER for your carpet. If I told you how many times I steam clean a month, you wouldn’t believe me ... of innovative floor care products such as vacuums, carpet sweepers, carpet deep cleaners and bare floor ... and wear, our tan carpet can take a HUGE beating. I know personally, our stairs see the most [more...]
Date: 2008-10-09 22:44:21
It's time!
It's time! I just let it dawn on me that I have nine days until school starts again. I've been on "leisure" since school let out ... . I will steam clean the carpet AGAIN. I will buy new curtains for the dining room and kitchen with a gift card ... got for Christmas (I DID clean out rooms and throw away/donate everything I could). I will rid [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 18:45:43
Box of Possibilities
I've got company coming in 3 hours, I have to make dinner for 12-15, and I'm running out of steam ... . I should be cleaning the bathrooms.Anyway, the other day I mentioned my Box of Possibilities. It is a marvelous bottomless cavern, picture Mary Poppins' carpet bag. It looks like this, and you might think [more...]
Date: 2008-12-07 22:23:00
Today
Today was much better! No fevers for the children, which means they can all go to school tomorrow!!! ... like the others:) Driver, cook, maid, nurse, nanny all the regular stuff. I would like to steam-clean the carpet in the house(they are really bad). I suspect that things will start getting crowded [more...]
Date: 2009-01-12 02:56:00
Weekend Roundup - Cleaning The Carpet Edition
Every year we get our carpets and living room furniture steam cleaned. It’s amazing how much dirt can accumulate! ... . We’ve been using the same service for years - so this week I’m scheduling a cleaning ... , New Look For LinensWeekend Roundup - New Sewing Machine EditionWeekend Roundup - Thrift Shop Edition [more...]
Date: 2008-11-24 11:02:23
Getting Your Home Sale-Ready
Selling a home in today’s unforgiving real estate market is no easy task ... experts to scrub your home from top to bottom. Carpets and window treatments should be steam cleaned and even the hardest to reach windows need to be squeaky clean both outside and in. A sparkling home [more...]
Date: 2009-01-18 20:33:28
Getting Your Home Sale-Ready
Selling a home in today’s unforgiving real estate market is no easy task ... experts to scrub your home from top to bottom. Carpets and window treatments should be steam cleaned and even the hardest to reach windows need to be squeaky clean both outside and in. A sparkling home [more...]
Date: 2009-01-17 01:00:17
If I only had a brain
Have you ever told yourself several times that you needed to NOT FORGET something, and then forgotten it? I did that today ... month lease.) Instead of the elliptical, I think we'll save our money and buy a nice steam cleaner for cleaning the kitchens and bathrooms. [more...]
Date: 2009-01-08 04:36:00
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