Category: Carpet Cleaning

When is It Time to Replace Your Carpet?

11/30/2015

To determine if it's time to look at replacing your carpet look for some of these common signs.

Stains
Do you read the care and maintenance instructions for your specific carpet style? There are specific ways to remove stains depending on your type of carpet. Care and maintenance instructions provide an approved list of chemicals that you can use to remove stains. If you still have stains after you've done a self-cleaning, you may want to have your carpet cleaned professionally. If stains are still visible after a professional cleaning the stains may be permanent and a sign it's time to replace the carpet.

Rips
Small rips or tears can be fixed or replaced with the help of a professional carpet layer. However if the carpet has a large tear or rip it may be a sign it's old and time to replace the carpet.

Odors
When you experience strong odors in the carpet get it professionally cleaned. If the odors are still there after a thorough cleaning it's likely a sign it's time to replace the carpet and make sure new pad is put down to completely eliminate the odors.

Allergy
Over time carpet collects allergens and the longer you have it the more likely you may experience some allergies. If you're experiencing some allergies indoors it may be old carpet and a sign it's time to replace the carpet.

Life-cycle
To help your carpet last longer you should vacuum on a regular basis and follow the warranty care and maintenance instructions. To increase your carpets life you should have your carpet professionally cleaned every 18-24 months or sooner. If your carpet is older than 20 years it's a sign it's time to replace the carpet to maintain your home's indoor air quality and comfort.

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Please Remove Your Shoes

6/5/2015

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Dirt, dust and other grime wear down all kinds of flooring. Shoes worn outside pick up various elements that stick to the shoes themselves or in the crevices of the shoes and can wear down carpeting and mar other types of flooring. Sharp edges on heels or shoes can also catch, snag, scratch and pit flooring.

Most carpeting today is soft and susceptible to absorbing dirt and other grunge that is tracked onto it from the outside. If not removed it can be ground into the carpet and stain it as constant traffic presses it into the fibers.

Though tile and stone are usually resistant to grime and dirt, the grout between the tiles is like a magnet pulling it in. This same dust and grime can form an abrasive layer on hardwood, laminate and vinyl flooring that can scratch and dull these floors. Winter weather, snow, rain, mud and water are another major enemy to almost every flooring surface.

Though it may not be typical to remove your shoes when entering your own home, or as a guest in another's home, by removing your shoes you can make the flooring last longer.

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Blot, Blot, Blot and Blot

4/9/2015

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Blot First

Having a dog in the house can sometime prove challenging for those with new carpet. New puppy’s can be especially difficult since you can’t diaper them like a newborn child. Getting the puppy “house trained” as soon as possible will help save your flooring and relieve your stress level. When pets have “accidents” acting as quickly as possible is priority one. Here at Giant Carpet One Floor & Home we promote the idea of blot, blot, blot and then blot some more.

Here are some steps to cleaning up “messes.” 1) When cleaning up any mess from your carpet blot the excess mess and if necessary scrape it up. 2) Apply a detergent* solution onto a damp towel and blot the messy area with the solution — don’t rub it. 3) Apply White Vinegar** using a damp towel. Again, blotting the area with this solution — don’t rub it. 4) Apply clean water, blotting with a damp sponge or soft cloth. 5) You may also blot the area with a weighted pad of paper towels.

Remember the rule is this: BLOT RATHER THAN RUB. It’s important to blot carpet fibers rather than rub them.

*Detergent solution: Mix ¼ teaspoon of clear, non-bleach, non-lanolin, non-optical brightening dish washing liquid per one cup of warm water. Allow the detergent to remain on the area for eight to ten minutes. Never use automatic dish washing detergents or laundry detergents. **White Vinegar Solution: Mix equal parts vinegar with equal parts water or use undiluted if instructed.

You can find additional help on stains and spills by clicking here, “Stains & Spills.” For a downloadable “Spot Solver” PDF Fact Sheet click here, “Spot Solver.”

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Flooring Choice and Foot Traffic

4/6/2015

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Choose Flooring Based on Uses

One of the important considerations when choosing flooring for a new home or replacing old flooring is to select the right flooring that will hold up under the level of foot traffic you expect to have in your home over a sustained period of time.

Perhaps you’re a young family with 2 or 3 children and a dog and let’s say that you have a few guests from time to time come by or stay with you. You may want to consider a carpet that will hold up under medium to moderate traffic.

Another consideration is how often you plan to have the carpet cleaned and how often you plan to vacuum your carpet. These two actions will also make a difference on how well the carpet may wear. If you plan to have the carpet professionally cleaned perhaps twice a year and plan on vacuuming two or three a week the carpet will wear much longer. If this type of scenario fits you, consider choosing a carpet that wears well over time with medium traffic use. If you vacuum less and have the carpets cleaned less often you will want to choose a carpet that is suited for more moderate to heavy traffic.

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When is It Time to Replace Your Carpet?

Please Remove Your Shoes

Blot, Blot, Blot and Blot

Flooring Choice and Foot Traffic

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