A Personal Touch Carpet Cleaning – Serving Parker, Littleton and the Southern Front Range
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 Parker and Littleton. Phil Dreessen founded A Personal Touch because he kept hearing customers tell him, “I like your personal touch” when cleaning their carpets, so Phil went out on his own and decided to create an independent business with a company name that truly reflects what sets his services apart from the rest – A Personal Touch Carpet Cleaning Services. A Personal Touch is built on honesty, ethics and a sense giving back to the community. Phils’ parents were missionaries to Africa, where he spent the first four years of his life converting indigenous people to Christianity. Today, Phil has personal memories of these experiences and is driven by his Christian faith in his business. A Personal Touch prides itself on giving back to the community and has supported organizations such as the Denver Rescue Mission and Compassion International throughout the years. A Tradition of Service First at A Personal Touch Phil’s son, Ben Dreessen, has joined his father’s business and helps to keep alive the tradition of service first and foremost. When you contact A Personal Touch, you’re greeted with courteous and knowledgeable schedulers who will listen to your needs and offer the best possible cleaning service. 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.”
Winter Carpet Care
Winter can be especially difficult on your carpets. Wet cold season weather means that your carpets need special care during this season. Our tips will help you keep your carpets looking great all season and all year long. 1. Take off your shoes at the front door. Eighty percent of the dirt and moisture that gets into carpets comes from the outdoors. When it snows outside, you have damp shoes that may carry caked road sand in their soles. Take them off before walking across carpets to keep this out of your home. 2. Vacuum more often. When a lot of material is being dragged inside, it pays to vacuum a couple of times a week or even more often. Getting to this dust and dirt early can keep it from working its way deep into carpets. 3. Use mats by the front door. Having a mat both outside and directly inside the front door can remove any dirt and water before it gets inside to start making a mess of your carpets. Clean these mats often so that they can continue to do their job most effectively. 4. Handle stains right away. Holiday parties mean holiday stains. If someone spills food, wine or another substance, blot the area right away. Spot treat soon after to keep the stain from setting. If you are having trouble lifting the stain, call a professional for carpet cleaning in Denver or Littleton. 5. Have your carpet professionally cleaned. Consider capping off the winter season by having your carpet professionally cleaned. Because we spend more time indoors in the winter and have a higher chance of tracking in dirt and moisture, carpets can be especially dirty this time of year. By getting your carpets cleaned at the end of the season, you can start the spring with a fresh new look. We are dedicated to keeping your carpets looking great throughout the year and helping them last longer. Get in touch today for carpet cleaning in Littleton, Parker, Castle Rock or southern Denver! 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.”
Why You Need Professional Carpet Cleaning
Your carpets make your rooms cozy and inviting. To have them do their jobs, you need to give them proper care. Professional cleaning is part of that care to keep your carpets in good shape. A few of the reasons to go with a professional when it’s time to get your home’s carpets cleaned: 1. Professional cleaning gets carpets cleaner. At all times of year in Colorado, it is easy to bring dirt and grime into your home that gets ground down into your carpets. Animals shed and leave behind allergenic dander. Pollen flows inside and finds its way down into your rugs. Vacuum cleaning alone is not enough to get your carpets thoroughly clean. 2. Proper cleaning extends the life of your carpets. Although you can’t see it with the naked eye, those dirt and dust particles that fall into your carpet are sharp. When you walk on them, they rub against the fibers of your carpet, causing wear. Over time, this can seriously impact the appearance of the carpets in your home. By getting professional cleaning done, you can ensure that this deep down grime is removed and your carpets are subject to less wear. 3. Professionals have access to tools that you don’t. While you can rent steam cleaners at the hardware store, they are nowhere near as powerful as the equipment that a company doing professional carpet cleaning will have access to. They have steam cleaners that are more powerful and easier to use in your home than the ones that you can rent on your own. They have tools like the Rug Badger, which can remove dirt, stains and allergens more effectively. 4. Professional carpet cleaners have the skill to do the job right. Experts recommend that you carpet cleaning done at least once a year. This means that, if you are doing it yourself, it is not a job that you do often. The people who do this day in and day out have the experience to care for all kinds of carpet styles. They can remove stains and dramatically improve the appearance of the carpets in your home. When was the last time you had carpet cleaning? If you are in Littleton, Parker, Castle Rock or the surrounding areas, please consider A Personal Touch for your carpet cleaning needs. 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.”
Thank You From A Personal Touch Carpet Cleaners!
I sure hope you had a great 2016 and a Wonderful Christmas Season. You have really blessed “A Personal Touch” with referrals of friends and relatives this past year which has made it a great year for us. I know we have made a lot of you happy because of the “excessive” tips given to us – of which we are “excessively” grateful!!! We are looking forward to seeing you again this year to make your day even better! Also, a Great Big Thank you for all of you who gave toward the Denver Rescue Mission for Thanksgiving. We were able to match $500.00 of donations in order to give $1000.00 toward meals to the homeless. Last year we gave to Compassion International who then blessed kids with chickens, goats & medical services. I tell you, the more we are able to bless others, the Lord Blesses us. Through all of you who gave, we were blessed, others were blessed and I hope you were too!!! So I propose to you that if you ever want to donate to one of these ministries when we clean for you during 2017, we will match your gift up to $25.00 and send it in each month, this way we don’t have to wait until Christmas. As many of you know, January 1st to April 15th is our slowest time of year. This is why we offer our biggest discounts so that it helps you as much as it helps us. On our Service Specials page, please find and use these coupons as needed, or pass them onto friends, family, church members who might be able to use them. People can also find coupons on “A Personal Touch.com” or “ thedenvercarpetcleaning.com”. We also have good reviews on Yelp as well as our website. Our Services: Carpet & Upholstery cleaning Tile & grout cleaning (floors, counters & showers) Carpet Repair & Re-Stretching (seams, Rips & Ripples) Wool Rugs, Area Rugs, Silk Rugs Thank you for being in our lives this last year and for some of you – 33 years!! We here at A Personal Touch are looking forward to an exciting yet challenging 2017. Let’s do it together!! Sincerely, Phil Dreessen
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.
Bait and Switch Scams – Buyer Beware
Bait and Switch scams seem to be in the news more often than not. Mailboxes are full of coupons and advertisements for “Whole house carpet cleaning for $69!”. Recently, complaints have been coming out of Littleton and the Denver metro area about door-to-door carpet cleaning scams. You are promised a full carpet cleaning by a very pushy salesperson who promises your carpets will be cleaner than they’ve ever been, while simultaneously attempt to sell you a vacuum with the “free” cleaning. Often these “unbelievably low price offers” come with additional costs to clean an entire house because you have thicker than usual carpet, unusual size rooms and hallways or a lot of spots and pet damage that also need to be treated. This is an extra cost and suddenly your “whole house carpet cleaning” is no longer $69! Phil Dreessen, owner of A Personal Touch Carpet Cleaning Services, decided to investigate some of the cheap carpet cleaning claims and found that most companies don’t offer these cheap prices! Phil collected coupons from three carpet cleaning companies in Denver and Littleton and called to confirm the cheap price. Phil discovered when the other companies answered the phone, the person taking the call confirmed their low price and immediately asked to set an appointment. But Phil knew better. “I told them I wanted to talk to someone who would give me a guaranteed price based on the work I wanted done,” he says. “And I told them that I wouldn’t pay a penny more than the quote they gave me. That got their attention.”… and without exception, every company Phil spoke with came back with a firm price that was comparable to A Personal Touch Carpet Cleaning Services or higher! Carpet cleaning services are largely unregulated, and shoddy work and claims of cheap carpet cleaning not only make the matters worse, but it could invalidate your carpet’s warranty! A Personal Touch Carpet Cleaning has been in business for over 30 years and has an A+ Rating with the Better Business Bureau, so call A Personal Touch Carpet Cleaning for your free estimate today! We are your carpet care experts! Keep your carpets beautiful and call us today at 720-344-2870 or use our online contact form to request your free carpet cleaning estimate. Remember at A Personal Touch, “We don’t cut corners, we clean them.”
The Best Vacuum Cleaner
As you know, no amount of vacuuming can replace a good professional carpet cleaning service. However, regular maintenance in between cleanings is still essential. This is where a good vacuum comes into play, but with over 13,000 vacuums to choose from, finding the right one isn’t an easy task. That is why the team at Reviews.com recently spent six weeks evaluating vacuums to find the most efficient models for consumers. They took maneuverability, weight, shape and cleaning power into consideration, scoured user-reviews and personally tested out 19 finalists. Not only did they find the best overall vacuum, but they also recommended the top choices for carpet, bare floors and budget. Additionally, they put together a helpful guide with tips, such as how to fix a broken vacuum, what precautions to take if allergies are a factor and more. Read the full article here. A Personal Touch Vacuum and Carpet Cleaning Tips Dirt, dust, and pollen follow the laws of gravity and falls just like everything else. This means your carpets, rug and upholstery is especially vulnerable to dirt, dust, and germs, so make sure you are vacuuming your carpets regularly. Vacuum Often You should take the time to vacuum your carpet often to pick up fresh dirt and dust. Be cure to run your vacuum over the floor in several directions to allow the vacuum to pick up as much as it can. High quality vacuums are the obvious best choice, as they will pick up the most dirt, debris and pet dander. Clean Up Spills Quickly Keep you eye open for spills or pet stains and take care of them quickly to help keep your carpets clean. Blotting the stain with water will help get most of the stains out. If that doesn’t work then you can find several products that will help clean up small spills or pet stains / odors. Get Your Carpets Cleaned by a Professional Your carpets will last a lifetime with proper vacuuming and ongoing care. A Personal Touch Carpet Cleaning recommends you have your carpets cleaned by a professional every six months or so. Protect your carpet and upholstery investment with a call to A Personal Touch Carpet Cleaning Services today. We can’t wait to help you say goodbye to dirt, dust, soil and pollen! Call (720) 344-2870 or contact us online for a free quote… Remember at A Personal Touch, “We don’t cut corners, we clean them.”
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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Frequent Cleaning, Vacuuming, and Spot Cleaning Will Extend the Life of Your Carpets and Upholstery
If you have kids, pets, or a household full of people then you know how hard it is to keep on up cleaning! Maintaining and keeping a clean carpet is more than just cleaning and prolonging the life of the carpet; it’s about being healthy too! Did you know that allergens can get trapped and live in your carpet fibers? If you have just laid carpet then you are already aware of the expenses involved with doing so. A clean carpet will add value to the home if it is well maintained, and it will also help to protect your new carpet investment. Regular vacuuming and spot cleaning will also help keep odors to a minimum, and it will help to make a comfortable and allergen-free home for your friends and your family. How often should I deep clean my carpets? Make sure that you get a deep cleaning of the carpet at least every 6-12 months. To achieve a deep cleaning for your carpet, you’ll need to have it cleaned by a professional, such as A Personal Touch Carpet Cleaning. Clean up spills as they happen Keep your eye out for spills and take care of them quickly to keep your carpet clean. For most stains, blotting it with water should do the trick. For tougher stains or stains that have been sitting, you can try a mixture of water and vinegar on the stain. Apply the mixture, let it sit for 1-2 minutes then blot it out. By taking immediate action you can prevent spills from becoming stains that leave you with a permanent stains, messes or odors. Vacuum regularly in between deep cleanings You should vacuum your carpets weekly. The best method for vacuuming is to go over the carpet in several different directions to allow the vacuum time to pick up all it can. High quality vacuums are the best for picking up the most dirt, dust, and pollen and you can find some more vacuuming tips here. Stop the dirt at the door Keep from tracking dirt, soil, and mud into your house by using a single entrance and remove your shoes at the door to keep most of the tracked soils off the surface of the carpet. Put entrance mats outside of your doors and make sure that anyone who enters your home use the mats to help get debris and dirt off of their shoes before they enter. You can also take off your shoes and request that guests do the same, prior to entering your home. Around 80% of the dirt that enters your home are dry. The remaining 20% are greases, oils, and starches. The dry soil types are easily removed by vacuuming. As long as they are removed on a regular basis, it will help to minimize the damage to the carpet. Protect your carpet and upholstery investment with a call to A Personal Touch Carpet Cleaning Services today. We can’t wait to help you say goodbye to dirt, dust, soil and allergens! Call us today at 720-344-2870. Remember at A Personal Touch, “We don’t cut corners, we clean them.” Refer a friend and receive a $25.00 gift certificate for your next cleaning.
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.”