How to Know When It’s Time to Call a Professional Carpet Cleaning Company
Most Americans have a vacuum or Dirt Devil on-hand to keep their carpet looking clean and fresh. But though you may be the world’s most dedicated vacuum user, there comes a time when the vacuum, even when cranked to 11, won’t get the job done. That’s when you should call in a professional carpet cleaning company like A Personal Touch, one of the most respected carpet cleaners serving Littleton, CO. Signs that your carpet requires professional care There are a few signs to be wary of – signals that it’s time to call in a professional before your carpet sustains serious damage. Here are the biggest ones: Allergies: millions of people suffer from allergies, and most are allergic to some combination of pollen, dust, and pet dander. What do all of these things have in common? They all like to hang out in your carpet. Regular vacuuming will, to a certain degree, rid your carpet of these allergy annoyances, but since dust particles are around 70 percent human skin flakes, no amount of vacuuming will stop dust from building up. Pets and pollen just exacerbate the problem. So when is enough enough? When you and your friends, family, or co-workers are constantly sneezing/itching/coughing, it’s time to call in the carpet cleaning pros near Littleton, CO. Odors: Whether you live alone or with family members, or you work in an office surrounded by co-workers, nobody – and we mean nobody – likes foul odors. These nasty scents are often the product of pets (especially untrained pups and kittens), food and drink spills, and smoking. They’re almost impossible to vacuum out, and Febreze can only do so much. A professional carpet cleaning company like A Personal Touch, utilizing leading-edge carpet-cleaning equipment, is the only solution. Treatment should be sought as soon as the odor is detected – especially if you’re moving out of a residence and have a deposit and/or a potential buyer to be concerned with. Heavy foot traffic: this is the most subjective of our “three signals”, because the quickness with which heavy foot traffic becomes a problem is related to how many people you live/work with. But it’s an easy tell: the more people you co-habitate with, the faster your carpet wears out. If you’re in an office, you might have a cleaning person/crew that regularly vacuums and wipes down these “wear-out zones”. Or, you might be a homeowner who regularly tends to these zones. But the time will eventually come when the carpet begins to discolor – and when it does, don’t delay. Call a professional carpet cleaner to ensure your carpet looks and smells good despite the constant foot traffic. If you’re seeking professional carpet cleaning near Littleton, CO, choose A Personal Touch. For more than 30 years we’ve exceeded the expectations of customers across the Front Range, offering a 100 percent money-back guarantee, regular specials, and unparalleled professionalism. We know hundreds of different carpet types backwards and forwards, and no job is too big or too small. Contact us today for a free quote!
A Personal Touch Carpet Cleaning – Serving Centennial and Castle Rock
Carpet cleaning is big business in Colorado! With March typically being the snowiest month in Colorado, it’s no wonder carpet cleaning services are readily available online, in newspapers, and flyers left on your front door. With all the different cleaning companies in town, how do you go about selecting the right one? A Personal Touch Carpet Cleaning has been serving Colorado for over 30 years and we are one of the original carpet and upholstery cleaning companies in Centennial and Castle Rock. Phil Dreessen, founder of A Personal Touch Carpet cleaning, has seen firsthand the confusion and misconceptions around the carpet cleaning process and carpet care. Common Misconceptions You don’t need to clean your carpets often. This is simply not true! Dirt, dust, pollen and allergens can become trapped in carpet fibers and cause damage that may be wearing out your carpets faster than you want. The more dirt that becomes ground into the carpet fibers, the sooner you may be replacing the carpet entirely. Carpet cleaning only removes dirt. False! Professional carpet cleaning can help remove bacteria, pollen, fungi, smoke and other particulates from your carpet. Common household cleaning chemicals can also get into the carpet fibers and may even lead to breathing issues like allergies or asthma! Dry cleaning methods are all the same. False! There are two types of carpet cleaning: dry cleaning and hot water extraction. Dry cleaning carpets involves using dry foam shampoo applications to the carpet fibers, allowing it to dry and then “vacuuming” it up. This typically leaves a residue on the carpet that can actually attract dirt rather than repel it! The dry chemical method is similar to the dry foam shampoo but a cotton bonnet is placed on the carpet first that absorbs the dirt as it spins around on the carpet. Once the cotton bonnet is full of dirt then a clean bonnet is used to “rub” the dirt out of the carpet. This method can also leave behind a residue and if it’s not vacuumed out properly then it can also attract dirt and dust. Hot water extraction is recommended by Shaw Industries, the world’s largest carpet manufacturer. Hot water extraction means we wash your carpet and then rinse it out with hot water to completely remove all shampoo residue. Questions? We are happy to answer any questions you may have about carpet cleaning and the process we use. Call us today at 720.344.2870 or use our online contact form to request your free estimate. Remember at A Personal Touch, “We don’t cut corners, we clean them.”
How to Prevent Dirty Carpet Buildup
Many people believe that they cannot have carpets if they have allergies or simply want to have a very clean home. Although carpets may accumulate dust and allergens, the truth is that you can stop these pollutants from entering your air and settling into your carpet, with better filtration and Denver carpet cleaning service. Reduce Door/Window Contamination Messes on your carpet are highly likely to enter directly from your door on a family member’s shoes. The mud and road salt from winter weather is not the only worry you have, however. Every time you open the window, you run the risk of allowing outdoor allergens to compromise your indoor air quality. Your best bet is to keep the contaminants at the door and windows with the following practices: Place a rug near each door that can be easily cleaned weekly Encourage family members to take off their shoes when they enter the home Wipe your windowsills regularly These simple acts help you to keep your home cleaner and healthier. Boost Filtration There are two ways that dust, debris and allergens infiltrate your home. The first is through doors and windows, but the second is your heating and cooling equipment. Your air conditioner and furnace pull air in from the outside and send it through your ductwork into the home. If you do not have a good air filter in the system, all those contaminants could pass directly to the indoor air, landing on the carpet. Purchase air filters that are designed to remove the level of contaminants you need, and set a reminder to clean or replace them at least every three months. Clean Carpets Regularly No preventive approach is perfect, so you should also make a plan to clean your carpets as often as needed. Vacuums are necessary but often insufficient. Select a vacuum that collects dust and dirt very effectively, with filters if you have allergy concerns. Vacuum at least once a week, and more often for high-traffic areas. Some spots may need several passes to get adequately clean. Once or twice a year, arrange for a thorough carpet cleaning service in Littleton and Denver. Deep cleaning gets the dirt that your vacuum cannot reach, and may extend the longevity of your carpet. Nobody wants carpet buildup. Thankfully, preventing this problem is not particularly difficult. Just decrease contamination from outdoors, improve your filtration, and protect your carpets with the professional carpet cleaning service Littleton and Denver residents have used for over 30 years. Contact us at 720-344-2870 for more information or a free quote.
Save your carpets! Have them cleaned by a professional like A Personal Touch
Carpet and rugs can make or break a room. When you walk in and they look clean and fresh, you pretty much assume that everything else will be in line. That’s a great first impression! Make a commitment to yourself to get your carpets cleaned. Dirt can act like an abrasive like pumice stones or sandpaper. Every time dirt is moved on your carpet, such as when you walk or when the dog rolls around, dirt is ground into the fibers of your carpet cutting them just as if you were using a knife. This damage causes your carpet to wear out faster so the cleaner the carpet, the longer lasting it will be. Vacuuming regularly and with the right equipment will help but it is not enough on its own. The more time between cleanings, the more dirt gets ground in and the more irreversible damage is done to your carpet and the sooner it needs to be replaced. There are multiple benefits to cleaning your carpets and rugs. Air can contain fungi, bacteria, pollen, particulates, smoke, exhaust and hundreds of chemicals in addition to the oxygen we require. Most of those particles and chemicals find their way into your home, onto your carpet and other household fabrics. Cleaning your carpets regularly can help reduce symptoms from breathing problems such as allergies, asthma and emphysema. Are all carpet cleaning methods the same? You can choose from the two main methods of carpet cleaning, which are dry cleaning and hot water extraction. Many people believe that dry cleaning your carpet is like dry cleaning your clothes, this is not correct. There are three common methods of dry cleaning carpets. Dry Foam When a carpet cleaner uses dry foam he applies shampoo to your carpet, lets it dry and then it’s vacuumed up. This method can leave a residue on your carpet which can attract dirt and require cleaning more frequently. Can you imagine applying shampoo to your hair and removing it from your head with a vacuum after it’s dry? Dry Chemical The dry chemical method is similar to the dry foam method with a few key differences. With this method a large cotton bonnet is placed on your carpet and absorbs the dirt as it spins from side to side. Once the bonnet is saturated with dirt, another bonnet is used. This method is similar to using a large towel to rub the dirt out of your carpet. The dry compound method uses a mixture of compounds resembling wet sawdust that absorbs the dirt after it is spread and brushed into your carpet. When the compound dries it is removed via a vacuum and can be left behind depending on the power of the suction. This can not only add to the particulates in your carpet, but can also act as an abrasive causing additional damage. Hot Water Extraction Hot water extraction, or as it is more commonly known, steam cleaning, though no steam is used. There are two types of hot water extraction, portable or truck mounted. The portable method uses a small machine that can be brought into difficult places such as high rise buildings. Portable machines do not have the levels of temperature, suction and pressure that truck mounted units can reach and therefore are not quite as effective. Truck mounted units use a cleaning solution that is lightly sprayed onto your carpet and then removed using water at temperatures over 150 degrees Fahrenheit and with 450 pounds per square inch of pressure. The water is infused with a light rinsing agent and then removed with 12 inches of vacuum suction. This combination of light cleaning solution, high heat, high pressure and heavy duty suction allows for the carpet to receive a deep clean while removing the excess water and leaving no residue on your carpet. Some people believe that hot water damages your carpet but this is simply not true. Hot water extraction is the method recommended by Shaw Industries, the world’s largest carpet manufacturer. By washing and then rinsing your carpet with hot water we clean your carpet completely. The difference is similar to the level of cleanliness a person who showers receives versus a person who takes only a sponge bath. What about pet stains and odors? Option 1: Either get rid of the pet or don’t own one to start with. NOT an option! Can you imagine not sharing your life with your pet? Of course not! Option 2: Evaluate the Conditions. You can’t solve your pet stain problems without knowing the scope of the damage. You need a qualified professional to help you with this. We offer an evaluation service for free. We use special urine detection equipment to locate spots and ascertain how severe the damage is. We’ll tell you what we find and offer you a number of options to remedy the situation. To solve urine problems effectively, each and every spot must be identified and cleaned properly. A Personal Touch offers several different options for pet stain and odor removal, so why do it yourself when we offer: Guaranteed Odor Removal: 99% successful Pulling up your carpet to replace the contaminated padding. Seal the floor and clean the backside of the carpet. Seal the tuft bind (back side) to seal out any remaining residue (encapsulation). Clean the top side and deodorize, followed by reinstallation Replacement: 100% successful If replacement is your choice, you must thoroughly clean the sub-floor and disinfect/seal it properly. We perform this service and we also recommend a reputable floor covering company to purchase and install new carpet. Cost varies depending on carpet and installation circumstances. Cleaning up pet accidents is no fun. It’s advised to call a professional such as A Personal Touch to deal with pet accidents. 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Aaaaaaaachooo!
Does the season for sneezin’ have you running for a new tissue box in every room? You’re not alone. According the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA): Allergies affect as many as 30 percent of adults and 40 percent of children! Allergic disease, including asthma, is the fifth leading chronic disease in the U.S. in people of all ages. It’s even worse in kids under 18. In 2011 alone, over 11 million people were diagnosed with allergic rhinitis, a condition that can make you miserable with sneezing and a constantly running nose. What causes an allergic reaction? According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), our bodies’ immune systems are like castle walls, built to keep out foreign invaders like bacteria. These defense systems protect us from disease. Unfortunately, “People with allergies have supersensitive immune systems that react when they inhale, swallow or touch certain substances such as pollen or dust that contain the allergens. Some people are born with allergies. Others seem to acquire these allergic sensitivities as they grow older,” says Marcia Anderson in a recent allergy article on EPA.gov. The most common indoor/outdoor allergy triggers are tree, grass, and weed pollens; mold spores; dust mites; cockroaches; cat, dog and rodent dander says the AAFA. The carpets in your home act like a big “filter” to trap pollutants and allergens. When that filter gets full, allergens are redistributed into the air with every step you take. Gross, right? So what’s a person to do? The good news is, most allergens are easily removed with a professional carpet and upholstery cleaning! How do you know, if your carpet “filter” is full? If it has been more than 6-12 months since your last carpet and upholstery cleaning, your filter has reached its maximum capacity! But don’t just trust us, the experts agree that a clean carpet is the healthiest carpet. In recent a web article advising patients how to “allergy proof” their homes, the famous Mayo Clinic recommends “shampooing carpets regularly” to reduce allergens. In a current web article on indoor pollutants, the EPA recommends, “Keep the house clean. House dust mites, pollens, animal dander and other allergy-causing agents can be reduced… through regular cleaning.” Want to feel fantastic this spring and summer? You can make it through the allergy season more comfortably this year by taking a proactive approach to cleaning your home. Carpet cleaning is a complicated process requiring deep cleaning, spot removal and special services. You can trust us to use the right equipment, be friendly and on time and to not cut corners in product quality or service. Plus, for a limited time, you can get rid of allergy triggers and save big with this month’s special. Invest in your carpet and your health with a call to A Personal Touch Carpet Cleaning Services today. We can’t wait to help you say goodbye to “aaaachooo!” Call us today at 720-344-2870. Remember at A Personal Touch, “We don’t cut corners, we clean them.”