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Four Things to Know About Carpet Cleaning

Carpeting, tile and hardwood floors all require regular upkeep to keep them clean. Regular vacuuming can help to minimize the buildup of dirt and debris on any type of flooring. Spot treatments can help to reduce the appearance of stains on your carpeting. However, nothing substitutes professional carpet cleaning for the appearance and hygiene of your carpeting. Here are a few things to keep in mind when you’re seeking professional cleaning services.

Pre-vacuumining - The professionals cleaning your carpets should thoroughly pre-vacuum your carpeting before they get to work. This helps to loosen embedded contaminants like pet hair and pollen, preventing them from becoming stuck in the base of your carpet fibers.

Some Carpet Services Are Better Than Others – While most professional teams will market their services as the best in town, only a few carpet cleaners are worthy of that claim. With thousands of satisfied customers, eco-friendly cleaning products and top-of-the-line truck mounted steam cleaning technology, you know that you can trust Steve’s Carpet Care to get each and every job done right.

The Nose Knows – Carpet cleaning can leave a stench of drudged-up odors in the aftermath of their services. This smell comes from gases within the wool, which are brought out when carpeting gets wet during the cleaning process. If your carpet doesn’t contain wool, there’s no reason to expect this unpleasant odor. If it does, remember that the issue won’t last for long – and that the fresh clean of your carpet will leave your floors and air fresher than ever once the immediate effects dissipate.

The Right Stain Protection Doesn’t Harm Your Carpet – Some carpet manufacturers make carpets with stain removing chemicals to help reduce the damage spills, mud and debris can cause. However, this has left many homeowners wondering if high-grade steam cleaning will do more harm than good by removing their carpet’s protective agents along with the embedded grime. Our steam cleaning technology is designed to help combat the deepest stains without lessening your carpet’s ability to fight future stains from settling.

Ready to see the benefits of professional carpet cleaning for yourself? Contact Steve’s Carpet Care today!

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Three Common D.I.Y. Carpet Cleaning Mistakes

We get it – when money’s tight, we all seek to cut unnecessary costs in any way we can. Many homeowners skip professional carpet cleaning from time to time and opt to clean their own carpets instead. While this can stave off carpet cleaning services in the short-term, there are a number of frequent issues with DIY carpet cleaning that make your efforts less effective than they otherwise could be. If you’re looking to clean your own carpets, here are some important things to avoid.

Soaking Your Carpets - Over-wetting your carpeting during regular cleanings ruins millions of dollars in carpeting annually. You’ll know pretty quickly if you’ve soaked your carpeting by the uncomfortable squish underneath your feet. Unfortunately, a musty odor can quickly follow this mistake and linger indefinitely. Thankfully, our truck-mounted steam cleaners can immediately eliminate this common issue. Our technicians are certified in professional carpet cleaning and flood damage removal alike, meaning that oversoaked carpets are no match for our expert care.

Same Treatment, Same Stain – Wine stains, spaghetti stains, and stains from muddy shoes can easily surface in the same areas. However, these stains all require different types of care for their most effective removal from your carpeting, upholstery, or oriental and Persian rugs. Many homeowners use identical approaches to tackle these different issues, unaware that they have different needs – which can cause some stains to get worse instead of better. In fact, some types of treatments can force the stain deeper into carpet fibers, making stains even more prominent and difficult to remove. Call the pros at Steve’s Carpet Care next time around to make sure that your stains truly get out – and stay out.

Lather, Rinse, Repeat? – Our seasoned carpet cleaners have seen this mistake more than any other. Over-shampooing your carpets can leave your carpets stinking from excess shampoo residue. Many renters and homeowners mistakenly add excess shampoo with the mistaken belief that it’ll lead to a more thorough cleaning, which couldn’t be further from the truth. If you’ve made this mistake – don’t panic. Our pressurized, high-power steam cleaning system cleans your carpets thoroughly, and reversing the effects of over-shampooed carpeting.

While do-it-yourself carpet cleaning can seem like a way to save yourself time and money, professional carpet cleaning can save you the headache of these common issues and more – and save the money and time of undoing their negative impact(s). Next time you’re seeking carpet cleaning in Westminster and beyond, give Steve’s Carpet Care a call right away.

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The FAQs of Air Duct Cleaning

Steve’s Carpet Care is proud to provide top-of-the-line air duct cleaning to homes and businesses in Westminster, Boulder, and beyond. Ever wondered what air duct cleaning entails, or why homeowners bother to clean their air ducts in the first place? Our cleaning experts are here to answer the most frequently asked questions on air duct cleaning in the Denver area.

“Air Ducts? Where? Ducts?”

While we don’t always consider them, our homes have hundreds of air ducts through the walls, floors and ceilings. Much like the veins in the human body, these unseen sources of circulation are essential to the health and functioning of the homes we live in. Unfortunately, these systems can easily become clogged with airborne toxins, which become trapped in our air ducts. Therefore, cleaning the ducts in our homes is an essential aspect of routine upkeep to help you and your loved ones breathe easily.

“Does Air Duct Cleaning Take Long?”

The time required to clean the air ducts depend on a few factors. Larger buildings understandably require more ductwork, so these will take more time to thoroughly clean than smaller dwellings and offices. Finally, extenuating circumstances leading to excess air pollution will lead to more intensive efforts for our air duct cleaning technicians. If a recent dust storm in Denver, Boulder or Westminster is the reason for your call we’re here to help, but getting the job done right may take a little longer than usual.

“Ohhh - Do You Mean DRYER VENT Cleaning?”

Actually, we don’t! Air ducts and dryer vents are commonly mistaken as being synonymous, but there are a few key differences between the two. Dryer vent cleaning is a similarly crucial task, which should be done annually to minimize your household’s risk of dryer fires. To learn more about air duct cleaning, dryer vent cleaning or book any of wide range of other services, please visit Steve’s Carpet Care’s website.

“Is The Cost Of Air Duct Cleaning Worth It?”

The final question is likely a big concern on every Westminster homeowner’s mind – is the cost of air duct cleaning worth it? Will it save me money to have this done?

Clean ductwork generally allows for your HVAC system to function more efficiently – leading to cumulative energy bill savings for many Denver-area residents. Regardless, air duct cleaning will help your entire family breathe with greater safety and ease. So – is air duct cleaning worth it? There’s no question that it absolutely is.

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Best Carpet Cleaning Tips for Tough-to-Clean Carpets

Some carpets are tougher to clean than others. Whether it’s a tricky stain or a funky smell, your carpet needs to be properly cleaned. Here are some tips that will help you thoroughly clean even the toughest carpets.

Use the Right Tools for the Job

Some stains can be cleaned from carpets with club soda. Others can be lifted from carpets with just an ice cube. Here are some of the household carpet cleaning tools you can use to impress your friends:

Club Soda: Blot the carpet with club soda for beer and wine stains.

Shaving Cream: Apply shaving cream directly to a general stain, then let it sit for 30 minutes.

Vinegar and Water: Spray vinegar and water onto a stain to completely lift it from the carpet.

Ice Cubes: Apply an ice cube to gum and other sticky messes, then leave it for 30 seconds. The gum will

freeze solid, then you can use a spoon to scoop it up and cut the carpet threads as close to the gum as possible.

Dishwasher Detergent: Use a drop or two of dishwasher detergent for difficult grease stains.

Hydrogen Peroxide: Apply hydrogen peroxide directly to blood stains to make it foam, then pat the area dry with towels.

1) Hire the Professionals

We get it. You’re a do-it-yourselfer. You like doing things your own way. You like saving money.

But when it comes to carpet cleaning, doing things yourself rarely works well. Sure, you can rent a cheap carpet cleaner from the local grocery store, but those units rarely put out the power needed to truly deep clean a carpet. For tough-to-clean carpets, don’t even bother trying to vacuum or spot treat on your own.

Instead, hire professional carpet cleaners . Today’s carpet cleaning companies have high-tech vans equipped with truck-mounted steam cleaners. They output significantly more power than anything accessible to an ordinary customer.

For tough-to-clean carpets, it’s in your best interest to hire the professionals.