The last project was in a commercial office setting. The floors were lighter than we normally find in commercial settings and high-use areas were especially visible. Overall, the floor was in good condition, but it had become dirty and dull over the course of several years of use. Here are some before and after [...]
Let’s turn to the hardwood floor restoration project. The first is a very old floor in a commercial setting that was in an advanced state of deterioration. Frankly, I wasn’t sure how it would turn out, so we first did a sample deep clean and restoration in a small area. The results exceeded expectations [...]
Recent Hard Surface Floor Cleaning and Restoration Projects I previously wrote about a surge in upholstery cleaning projects in the past year. I am happy to report that the surge continues. (Does that make it the “new normal” rather than a surge?) Recently, we have experienced a similar surge in cleaning and restoration projects [...]
Important Considerations When Choosing New Carpet The fiber you choose will affect performance and cleaning results Most people would like to have their carpet restored to a “like new” condition when it is professionally cleaned. Unfortunately, that outcome often is not possible. The most significant factor that will determine how your carpet responds to cleaning is its fiber content. [...]
A look at the changing landscape of residential floors and floor care It wasn’t long ago that carpet was the undisputed king of residential flooring, and nylon was the king of carpet fibers. Today, more and more we see carpet relegated to bedrooms and studies, and nylon giving way to polyester and its [...]
Last week after we had finished a job I did what I am inclined to do: chat for a few minutes with a longtime customer. (Kevin will tell you it is not “a few” but “too many” minutes, but that’s a tale for another time.) As we were settling up the bill and comparing [...]
My last blog post spoke of the need for cultural restoration in the wake of the COVID pandemic and the awful fear, anger, and hostility it stirred up. I expected it to be a one-off piece, but as I sit down to write my next carpet cleaning blog post, I realize I wasn’t quite [...]
Time for Restoration Our process of carpet, flooring, and textile cleaning is restorative. We remove unwanted matter — various soils including particulate matter (dirt), evaporated colored matter (spots and stains), and soil-attracting residues (often oil-based). We use cleaning tools in order to restore the material to its original condition, or as close as time, [...]
Regular vacuuming is one of the most important things you can do to help preserve the “like new” quality of your carpet, but it will not do you much good if your vacuum cleaner is not cleaning as intended. If you are going through all the effort to vacuum, it just makes sense to make sure [...]
The Art and Science of Effective Cleaning Yes, there is a science of cleaning. Or perhaps we should say there is science behind effective cleaning. There is also an art to the workmanship and service process involved in delivering a superior customer experience. For the past 122 years — since before there was carpet as we know [...]
