Sure March comes in like a lion…
Have you heard the saying, “March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb?” Well, it could be truer than you think. Snow and sleet often blast through Colorado in March. Tracked in, they can make your floor look like a pride of lions charged through the living room, and we know what kind of havoc our own little lambs can create. Kids build snowmen, hunt for Easter eggs in the bushes, play outside with the family dog and then track their slushy fun inside. Baa-aad news for the dirt patrol. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure Silly puns aside, a few rules can help you tame the mess. Think about: Placing sturdy welcome mats outside and inside your entryways; ask everyone to wipe their feet before coming inside. Requesting that family and friends simply remove their shoes at the door before coming in for hot chocolate. Stopping Fido at the door and wiping his paws with a soft cloth before he leaps on the sofa. Wiping up and spot-cleaning any drips or spills on carpet or upholstery immediately. Cleaning your carpets and upholstery regularly to keep them in prime condition. As clean as a whistle Despite possible snow, March can be a perfect time to get ready for the joyous changes that spring can bring. The first green buds are appearing on trees outside. We’ll have to “spring forward” on March 13 and the spring equinox will take place on March 21–which means our nights and days will become equal in length. We’ll all welcome the longer days to come. Any way you look at it, spring will soon be here and you’ll want your great indoors to be as fresh as the great outdoors. So, don’t wait for summer schedule A Personal Touch to clean your carpets and upholstery. Check out this month’s service special. It includes: Teflon carpet protector at no extra charge, twelve percent discounted off of your total cleaning bill and up to 120 square feet of free touch-up service after Easter. …let it go out with your carpets and upholstery as fluffy as a new lamb! ENJOY A FRESH, CLEAN, HEALTHY CARPET! If all you want is a cheap, brush-the-dirt-off clean, then we respectfully ask that you call another carpet cleaner. But if you want to protect your health – if you want to protect your family from countless bacteria, fungus, pollen, pollutants and tobacco smoke residue in your carpet, then you’re invited to call us. We’ll answer your questions and give you a free written estimate without cost or obligation of any kind. Call us today at 720-344-2870. Remember at A Personal Touch, “We don’t cut corners, we clean them.”
Flowers, candy and clean carpets go together
It’s been cold outside! This month, you may decide to skip Valentine’s dinner out and have a delicious meal and a glass of wine at home by the fireplace with the love of your life. Picture this: You’re relaxed; you’re shooting the breeze. Suddenly… oops… you knock over your glass and there’s red wine sinking into your carpet! You worry. Will that stain will be there forever? History teaches valuable lessons As the wine sinks in, you may just curse St. Valentine. After all, the 3rd century saint is the reason we have a day set aside to hearts and romance on February 14. Some see it as a superficial holiday. But, Valentine was actually a compassionate human being who stood by his beliefs and helped people against overwhelming odds. While it’s a stretch to say our company employees are saints, we’ve learned a lot about service from our history in the carpet and upholstery business. We have learned that truly caring for our customers is the best way to spread good will and be successful too. Our service is our “love letter” to our customers We enjoy helping you to keep your surroundings clean and healthy. We: make every effort to be friendly and courteous when scheduling your appointment are available day, night and on weekends offer fair and reasonable rates arrive on time for your appointment move your furniture to make sure all of your carpet gets cleaned We like making your life easier We also offer tips for maintaining your carpet between visits. That includes the removal of stubborn stains. Remember the red wine that started soaking into the carpet at the beginning of this blog? Here’s how to remove it: Blot the stain immediately with a clean, white cloth or colorfast sponge. Pour a little cold water on the stain to dilute the wine. Keep blotting with a colorfast cloth to get as much liquid as possible out of the carpet. Mix 3 parts water with 1 part baking soda and form a paste. Put this paste on your carpet. When it dries, vacuum it up. You could also use a vinegar rinse. Of course, if you need help, A Personal Touch is here for you with this month’s service special. Call anytime to receive the best carpet cleaning service in Denver and Littleton. Happy Valentine’s Day! Remember at A Personal Touch, “We don’t cut corners, we clean them.”
From Our Family to Yours: Happy New Year and Thank you for an amazing 2015!!
I sure hope you had a great 2015 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! A Great Big Thank you to all of you who contributed your 10% of the job toward “Compassion International”. We were able to buy a dozen chickens and goats and help with medical services. I’m thinking we may offer this coupon again in June or definitely November and December of this year. As you know, January 1st to April 15th is our slowest time of the year. We also have Cleaning and Repair articles and coupons on our website for your information and for new customers. Print them out – pass them onto friends, family and coworkers. Please use these coupons or give them to others who you know may need our services. Our other services include: furniture, tile and grout cleaning and Re-stretching and carpet repairs. We here at A Personal Touch are looking forward to an exciting yet challenging 2016. Let’s do it together. Your Friend, Phil Dreessen, A Personal Touch Carpet Cleaning We are your Carpet Care Experts. 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.”
Top Reasons to Clean Your Carpets Before the Holidays
The holidays are coming and will be here faster than you think! This brings parties, family, guests and more parties. You’ll want to have your carpets and upholstery cleaned to help remove dirt, stains, odors and germs from all your carpets, rugs and upholstered furniture. Fall Snow, Dirt and Mud Indoors Snow and slush means dirt and grime on your carpets and rugs! Help protect your investment by leaving your shoes at the door and asking your guests to do the same. This will help cut down on water, snow, slush or ice-melt being tracked indoors and onto your carpets. A Clean House and Healthy House Germs and bacteria, dust and pollen can accumulate in and under your carpets without regular maintenance. Consider removing your shoes at the door or leaving them outside on a mat just outside your door to help prevent these nasty bugs from being brought into your house. Regular maintenance is a must to keep your carpets, rugs and upholstery germ free! Consider vacuuming carpets and rugs on a regular basis to pick up dirt and debris and have a professional clean your carpets and rugs at least once every year. Protecting Your Investment Regular deep cleaning can increase the longevity of your carpets and rugs and help protect your investment for years to come. Cleaning up spills and stains as soon as they happen will make them easier to remove and more likely not to stain. Holiday Guests and Family You’ll want your carpets and upholstery to look amazing for your guests, plus a deep cleaning by a professional in the fall or winter will make your spring cleaning a breeze in 6 months! We are your Carpet Care Experts. 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.”
Protect Your Furniture Investment with Regular Cleaning
Aside from your home or your car, buying furniture may be one of the biggest investments you’ll make. You’ve found the perfect furniture for your home and invested the money to buy quality furniture, but that’s only one part of the equation. The other? Cleaning the upholstery on your furniture to help safeguard your investment and keep your furniture looking beautiful for years to come. Fabric / Upholstery Types Whether you’ve bought a new piece of furniture or you’re having an existing piece of furniture reupholstered, it’s important to consider fabric type and the amount of usage it will receive. For example, if you have small children or pets, it’s probably not a great idea to select a brocade or other richly decorated fabric as they are likely to wear with heavy use. It’s a much better bet to select a tightly woven fabric that will withstand the dust, grime, and friction of daily use. For well-used furniture such as loveseats and couches, it’s also a good idea to add a stain-resistant treatment to the fabric. While this treatment won’t make the pieces waterproof, it can help increase the longevity and beauty of the furniture. Furniture Care It’s important to clean or wipe up any spills or stains as soon as they occur. It’s much easier to remove a stain if you can get it as it occurs. Vacuuming your furniture and upholstery once per week will help prevent dirt and grime from building up between the fibers of the fabric, and can help extend the life of your upholstery. Turning the cushions on your couch once a week will help them retain their shape and wear evenly. You should also keep your upholstered furniture out of direct sunlight as the the ultraviolet rays from the sun can fade the colors of your furniture and cause the fabric to deteriorate prematurely. Professional Furniture Maintenance The final piece to safeguarding the investment you make in your upholstered furniture is to make sure to have it professionally cleaned once each year. Although it may be tempting to try upholstery cleaning yourself, resist the urge. Fabrics are generally labeled with “cleanability codes,” namely W, S, WS, and X. These codes relay information about the type of cleaning products that can be used on the fabric. However, if your sofa is covered in a microfiber fabric or leather then you should leave maintenance and cleaning to a microfiber sofa cleaning or leather furniture cleaning expert. We Are Your Expert Furniture Cleaners A Personal Touch prides itself on our upholstery cleaning services and network of furniture cleaning experts who will provide you with quality, affordable upholstery furniture cleaning. When you schedule an appointment for upholstery cleaning, you can expect one of our friendly Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) trained technicians will come to your home and inspect your furniture for potentially permanent stains or damage. We will typically vacuum the upholstery first then will perform the upholstery cleaning according to the fabric care specifications, and perhaps even speed drying time with a blow dryer. At the end of the process, our technician will talk to you about the cleaning and allow you to inspect their work. Remember, upholstery furniture cleaning helps preserve your investment. Relying on an expert will ensure that the upholstery in your home receives the care and maintenance it deserves. 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 hire a professional carpet cleaning company?
Why hire a professional carpet cleaning company? Most people hire a carpet cleaning service when they want to remove major stains, extend the life of their carpet, improve the look and feel of carpeting, or prepare for a major event such as a graduation or holiday celebration. Even if your carpet isn’t that old or so stained, there comes a point when vacuuming doesn’t seem to do the job it once did, when it takes several times vacuuming to bring your carpet close to their original vibrancy and fluff. When this happens, and it always does, it means your carpets are in need of a deep cleaning – the type of cleaning only a professional carpet cleaning service can provide. There are many affordable carpet cleaning companies, but finding the right carpet cleaning company or service doesn’t have to be difficult, but it can be tricky when companies use deceptive marketing. The problem is a carpet cleaning service can call itself ‘professional’ without any basis for such a claim. Those ‘services’ then come into your home and use harsh and potentially dangerous industrial strength chemicals, which can harm your carpets and everyone in your home or office. Here are a few tips when looking for a professional carpet cleaning service: Ask for References Don’t be afraid to ask for references from individuals and businesses that will vouch for the service as being professional and reliable. A good company is always happy to share proof of its great work and we are more than happy to share our references, referrals and testimonials. Ask About Experience The carpet cleaning service should have extensive experience in caring for the finest of carpets and rugs. The service should know how to care for synthetic and natural carpet fibers equally well – and have the testimonials to prove it. A Personal Touch Carpet Cleaning has been in business for 30+ years! We have cleaned the carpets, upholstery, tile and ducts of thousands of homes and businesses since throughout the Front Range of Colorado Ask About Training The right carpet cleaning service will have a variety of certifications and formal trainings to back up its claims. This helps ensure that the service’s personnel will follow the correct protocols to clean and maintain your carpets so they last as long as possible. Our employees are trained by the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC), so you can expect our uniformed employees of to treat your home or office with integrity and care. Ask About the Cleaning Equipment Whenever you contact a carpet cleaning service, always ask about the equipment. You will want to make sure the equipment the company uses is in good working order and that it’s not outdated. Ask About the Company’s Products The chemicals and products a company uses to clean your carpet should be non-toxic and free from harmful chemicals that can harm your family, personnel and/or customers. Also, make sure the products used won’t void your carpet’s warranty. The right company will use products that are safe and that don’t leave a residue behind when the job is done. Get Your Price Over the Phone Make sure you get a quote over the phone. Some unscrupulous companies will give you a low price just to earn your business. Then, they’ll hike up the price because of reasons they suddenly come up with on the spot. Don’t fall into that trap. Get your price locked in stone before the company arrives so that you know exactly what to expect. A Personal Touch will always provide a free quote over the phone! Call 720-344-2870 for your free estimate. Is The Work Guaranteed? If the company does a shoddy job, will they come back and give you a free cleaning? Or, better yet, will they refund your money if requested? These are factors you need to get straight before the company arrives. At A Personal Touch, we offer a 100% money-back guarantee. We do not want to have anyone in our community that feels that they paid us for something they did not get. We are your Carpet Cleaning 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.”
Preventing Water Damage
It’s Spring in Colorado and we’ve been getting a lot of rain lately! If you want to prevent water damage to your homes and floors, you must first learn where to look for the invisible causes of water damage, those that are a little harder to detect if you don’t know where to look. These tips will help you to detect and prevent water damage and will help you save money and keep your house in good shape, preserving its value for many years. While you can control some of the causes of damage, others are harder to detect. Here are a few areas you should consider when looking for hidden leaks. Plumbing Plumbing equipment usually develops leaks due failures in joints or hose attachment. Internal wall leaks are even harder to discover and can cause major damage because the leaks aren’t detected until there is a bigger problem. Look for stains or discoloration on walls, ceilings and floors as this could be a sign of water damage. Weather Unpredictable spring and summer storms, floods, and other water accompanied disasters such as hurricanes, blizzards, and tornadoes are some more reasons for water damage. Check around your home if you see standing water. Appliances Water heaters, washers, and dryers tend to crack over time, allowing water to trickle under or behind the appliance. Although these appliances will start leaking slowly, over time this leak can cause major hidden water damage. Check your hoses to ensure connections and conditions and look behind and under appliances to check for signs of water damage. It is recommended to inspect your home periodically to ensure that it stays in good condition and there are no signs of hidden water damage. We are your Carpet Repair and Carpet Cleaning Experts! 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.”
Spring Carpet Cleaning Tips
It’s that time of year again! Time to break out the cleaning supplies, vacuum and dusters. That yearly spring ritual is upon us. We’ve got some spring cleaning tips and advice that will help you get done in record time. How To Do Spring Carpet Cleaning The Right Way Remember that dirt and dust follow the laws of gravity. It falls just like everything else. So, start at the top and work your way down. Carpets are especially vulnerable to dirt, dust, germs and pollen so make sure that you get a deep cleaning of the carpet as often as it is needed. To achieve a clean carpet, you’ll need to have it cleaned by a professional or you’ll need to use a deep cleaning machine. A Personal Touch recommends that you have your carpets and rugs professionally cleaned every six months or so. Keep your eye out for spills and take care of them in a quick manner to keep your carpet clean. Simply using water on a spill will help most of them. If that doesn’t work then you’ll find several products out there on the market that can help you get rid of spills quick. You can also use a mixture of water and vinegar to help you keep stains out. By taking immediate action you can prevent spills from becoming stains that leave you with a dirty and messy carpet. You should always take the time to vacuum your carpet often and make sure you do a good job. This means going over the floor in several directions to allow the vacuum time to pick up all it can. High quality vacuums are the best choice, as they get up the most debris. The proper use of entrance will greatly help to clean off people’s shoes and keep most of the tracked soils off the surface of the carpet. You should always use 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 soils that enter a building or 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 daily basis, it will help to minimize the damage to the carpet. Maintaining and keeping a clean carpet is more than just healthy, as it can also help to prolong the life of the carpet. If you have just laid the carpet, you are already aware of the expenses involved with doing so. Even if you haven’t had this done, you probably know the benefits of keeping a clean carpet. A clean carpet will add value to the home if it is maintained well. It will also help to keep the home free from odors as well. Also, it will help to make a comfortable living area for your friends and your family. We are your Spring Carpet Cleaning Experts! 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.”
Top Carpet Care Tips
We get asked all the time for carpet care tips. What is the most effective way to remove spots or clean spills? What’s the best way to keep my carpets and rugs clean? Here are our top Carpet Care Tips. Keep your carpet clean by vacuuming often Sand and dirt can act like thousands of little razor blades that cut carpet fibers. Damaged carpet stains more easily, and it’s harder to remove the stains from it as well. Vacuum often to remove dirt to help your carpet last longer. Use rugs Put rugs outside and inside the front door, and any other entrances so residents and guests can wipe off their shoes before and after entering. This can help catch much of the dirt that people bring in on their feet. That means less vacuuming and longer carpet life. Remove shoes This is a sure way to make carpet last longer. If you have a nice home with nice carpet, people usually aren’t offended by this policy. Clean stains quickly and properly If using a cleaning solvent other than water, apply it to a cloth first, and work it in from the outside of the stain to the center, so you don’t spread the spot. Apply the cleaner, extract (blot), rinse, extract, and repeat until you can’t get more of the stain out. Club soda is effective in getting up fresh stains in carpet too. Just pour some on the spot, let it set for a few seconds, and then sponge it up. 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 Select a Professional Carpet Cleaning Company
Don’t be victimized by uninformed, uneducated, or downright unscrupulous carpet cleaners! What distinguishes one carpet cleaning company from another? This handy checklist will ensure that you have asked the right questions! A Checklist of Questions To Ask: Do They Have Good References? A Personal Touch is considered by many as one of the most reliable carpet cleaning companies in the area. We are often referred by some of the most seasoned professionals in the carpet industry. Our references are available upon request. What Kind of Experience Do They Have? We have cared for the finest of carpets and rugs. We have handles many specialty items and seen many unusual situations. Whether the carpet is natural or synthetic, our experience makes us one of the most experienced cleaners in the area. Are They Well Educated In Their Field? Sadly, most companies in our industry do not invest in educating themselves in their field. We regularly attend educational courses, certification schools, conventions, and study trade journals and books related to our work. We are abreast of cutting edge technology and changes that regularly occur in our industry. What Systems Do They Use? Many cleaners use outdated equipment with components that do not work properly. With A Personal Touch, you can be assured that we use state-of-the-art equipment. The machines that we use are the most advanced systems available today. Our equipment does not overwet the carpet. You can expect maximum soil removal and the pile of carpet will be “standing tall” again. Do They Use Top Quality Products? At A Personal Touch, our vans are stocked with only the very best products from top manufacturers. We refuse to use discount products that tend to leave sticky residues behind and discolor the carpet. You can be assured that our products are effective, efficient and save for your carpet, the consumer, and the environment. If a spot can be removed, our products will remove it. Do You Get What You Bargain For? Never select a carpet cleaning company based on price. Carpet cleaning is not as cheap as some would like for you to think. Their technique is to advertise a low price to get in the door, so that they can push their low quality, ineffective goods at higher prices than the real professionals charge. Quality carpet cleaning is not cheap, but it will extend the life of your investment and care for your carpeting in a way that will save you money in the long run. Do They Guarantee Their Work? After having an uninformed, uneducated or downright unscrupulous carpet cleaner in your home, the hardest part is getting them back to fix the problem. At A Personal Touch, we offer a 100% money-back guarantee. We do not want to have anyone in our community that feels that they paid us for something they did not get. Do They Offer a Referral Program? We want to reward you for sending customers to us. For each new customer that you send to us, we will send you a 10% referral certificate for what they spend with us the first time. You may use the referral certificate for cash or services. And remember that we guarantee our work, so help your friends, neighbors and coworkers enjoy high quality carpet cleaning. 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.”