tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30269469840628701112024-03-04T21:52:56.136-08:00Carpet Technologies: Carpet & Textile Cleaning and Repair bloggOffering advice on Carpet, area rug and other textile care.Carpet Technologieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12013371931955035466noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3026946984062870111.post-82049792365909890712013-02-05T07:22:00.000-08:002013-02-05T07:22:02.089-08:00Oriental Rug Cleaning & Maintenance <h1>
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<span style="text-decoration: underline;">Walk All Over That Rug. </span><br />
It’s important to understand that even though a handmade rug is valuable, it’s made to be used. Don’t keep if covered in plastic like Aunt Edna’s sitting room sofa. With usage, most hand made rugs gain a certain patina that enhances their beauty and value. If you’re not going to enjoy it, why have it?<br />
<span style="text-decoration: underline;">Vacuuming Is Good</span><br />
<span class="goog_qs-tidbit goog_qs-tidbit-0">You should vacuum or sweep your area rug as you would wall-to-wall</span> carpeting. Watch the fringes. You don’t want to have to pull them out of the vacuum cleaner. Handmade area rugs can benefit from being turned over and vacuumed. Lift the rug up carefully and you will see all the dirt that has filtered down. Yuck!<br />
<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span class="goog_qs-tidbit goog_qs-tidbit-1">Turn, Turn, Turn</span></span><br />
Rotating your rug occasionally (annually) will help even wear patterns and prevent uneven fading. When rugs are exposed to the sun evenly, the colors harmonize and the rug ages nicely. If parts of the rug receive too much or too little of sun, one side might fade faster than the other. <br />
<span style="text-decoration: underline;">See Spot? Go!</span><br />
Clean your area rug immediately after a spill. A water spill should be dried with a hairdryer set on a warm temperature. Try to dry both sides of the rug if possible. <br />
Anything else should first be blotted with paper towels to absorb as much as possible, and then apply salt or baking soda to the spot for a few minutes to absorb the rest. Once it dries, vacuum off the salt or baking soda. Professional rug cleaners are available. Be sure to test for color fastness before using.<br />
Take the rug to a <a href="http://www.carpettechnologies.net/area-rug-cleaning-franklin-tn/">professional rug cleaner in Franklin, TN</a> to deal with old or persistent stains. Do not try to clean it yourself. You might make it worse!<br />
<span style="text-decoration: underline;">Read The Labels And Listen To The Pros</span><br />
If you purchased a handmade rug, it’s best to have it cleaned by professionals. If you have a machine made rug, look to the manufacturer for the best way to clean it. Some can be machine washed. Others can be scrubbed by hand and dried outside.<br />
<span style="text-decoration: underline;">Does Your Pad Need Padding? </span><br />
Consult with your retailer about the proper padding to be placed under the area rug you choose. A pad can help stabilize and protect your rug. Some rugs come with a non-skid backing or a nice foam padding already attached.<br />
<span style="text-decoration: underline;">Storing</span><br />
If your area rug needs to be stored for a long time in a place without exposure to light or air, first vacuum it or get it professionally cleaned. For handmade rugs and those made of natural fibers, you might consider packing it with mothballs to protect against insect damage.<br />
Never fold your rug — roll it. And store it in a dry location.<br />
<span style="text-decoration: underline;">Rug Repair</span><br />
Repairing a handmade rug is an art form in and of itself. <span class="goog_qs-tidbit goog_qs-tidbit-2">It is time consuming and labor intensive and therefore, often costly.</span> Get the opinion of a professional before you have work done on a handmade rug — and be sure to use a reputable repairman.<br />
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Carpet Technologies & Franklin TN Rug Spa can handle all of your oriental rug cleaning needs. Call us at 615-972-1441.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Winter is a season when many people spend more time indoors,
and it’s also a time of year when certain home maintenance and cleaning tasks
make the most sense. Below are a few examples of winter cleaning tasks, some of
which are summarized from an <a href="http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/my-money/2011/02/10/5-tips-for-winter-cleaning-your-home">article by Heather Levin in U.S. News</a>. We’ve added
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Furnace Cleaning: Most homeowners are aware that it’s
important to have the furnace professionally serviced before the start of
winter. But did you know it’s also important to change the filter once a month,
and to maintain a clean, dust-free area around the furnace?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Dust: Because your windows are closed more often, dust can
build up on home surfaces during winter. This is a good time to do more than an
average weekly dusting. Remember light fixtures, ceiling fans, television sets,
desks, bookshelves, picture and photo frames, and other surfaces that are
likely to collect dust. If you’re planning some time for thorough dusting tasks
– such as removing all of the books from a bookshelf and dusting the entire
surface – play some great music or a favorite movie in the background so you
won’t rush through the job. You might need something like this professional
expandable cobweb duster to clean your out-of-reach spaces.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Floor and Carpet Cleaning: Winter can be a tough time for
your floors, no matter what climate you live in. Not only is there more dust in
the house in general, but also you and your family members are likely tracking
everything from dirt and mud to snow in from the outdoors. Stay on top of
things by sweeping and vacuuming floors regularly, and consider scheduling a
Professional Carpet Cleaning Service to keep carpets free of ground-in dirt. Carpet Technologies has great offers during the winter month for<a href="http://www.carpettechnologies.net/"> carpet cleaning Franklin TN</a>, <a href="http://www.carpettechnologies.net/">carpet cleaning Brentwood TN</a> and <a href="http://www.carpettechnologies.net/">Carpet Cleaning Spring Hill TN</a> along with surrounding areas<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Clean the Kitchen Ceiling: The U.S. News article notes that
winter can be a good time to clean the kitchen ceiling, which has likely become
stained from moisture, fumes, and smoke over time. The article offers advice on
how to clean the ceiling with the help of dish soap and a bucket of warm water.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Tile and Grout: Tile and Grout are notoriously difficult to
clean, and the winter months are no exception, especially if you have a tiled
floor in the kitchen with a nearby door to the outside, or if closed windows in
the bathroom lead to increased moisture and humidity. Carpet Technologies
offers a <a href="http://www.carpettechnologies.net/stone-tile-grout-cleaning-franklin-tn/">Tile and Grout Cleaning Service</a> that will keep your tile surfaces,
grout lines and tiled countertops clean and fresh. Our powerful truck-mounted
cleaning system safely removes dirt and contaminants, and our Tile Cleaning and
Grout Cleaning process uses heat, a specialized cleaning solution, and vacuum
power to remove the dirt that most homeowners can't. We complete the job with a
high-pressure rinse. After cleaning your tile and grout, our professional
technicians apply a penetrating sealer to protect grout against mildew and
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Stay warm, and stay clean and healthy this winter season. If you need help with your winter cleaning tasks, call Carpet Technologies at 615-972-1441 today. We’ll be happy to schedule any professional cleaning services that will complement your efforts and help you maintain a clean, healthy home all winter.</div>
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Carpet Cleaning Guide</h3>
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Carpet fibers are designed to hide soil and reflect light. Consequently, soil in carpet is not as visible as it is on smooth flooring where soil remains on the surface and is easily seen. The ability of today’s carpet fibers to hide soiling is a positive feature for most consumers. However, the lack of apparent soiling does not eliminate the need for regular cleaning. Soil can damage the fibers permanently if allowed to remain in the pile. Even with carpet’s ability to resist soiling and stains, a regular maintenance program extends the life and appearance of your carpet. </div>
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Protect your carpet color</h3>
In addition to frequent vacuuming, its important to clean your carpet on a regular basis. Cleaning systems will remove the oily, sticky soil that vacuums can't take out, and will help keep your carpet looking great over time. <br />
Cleaning systems target the soils that result from cooking vapors, air pollution, and tracked-in dirt. The particles of oily soil deposited on carpet fibers can cause gradual but significant dulling of colors. The color isn't lost, but is hidden under the film. If this type of soil is allowed to accumulate, it begins to attract and hold the dry soil. <br />
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Get on a cleaning schedule</h3>
If carpet is cleaned before it becomes too unsightly, the cleaning chore will be easier and more successful. Carpet in a typical household should be cleaned every 12 to 18 months, depending on the number of residents and amount of activity. See the cleaning chart below. <br />
Choosing the proper cleaning system is important. Some systems may leave residues which accelerate re-soiling and defeats the whole purpose of cleaning.<br />
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Shaws choice: Hot water extraction</h3>
Research indicates that the hot water extraction system provides the best capability for cleaning. This system is commonly referred to as "steam cleaning," although no steam is actually generated. The process consists of applying a cleaning agent into the carpet pile and using water in the extractor to recover the used solution and soil. This can be done from a truck-mounted unit outside the home with only the hose and wand brought inside or by a portable system brought into the home.<br />
Shaw warranties require that the homeowner be able to show proof of periodic cleaning by hot water extraction (commonly called "steam" cleaning) by a professional cleaning service, using equipment that is certified under the Carpet and Rug Institute's Seal of Approval program. <br />
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Professional advantages</h3>
<a href="http://www.carpettechnologies.net/">Professional carpet cleaners</a> are a great choice for your floor. Their cleaning equipment has more extraction power than the rental units available to individuals, and the carpet should dry more quickly. True professionals also understand the equipment, know the proper cleaning agents for the situation at hand, and recognize the differences in fibers and carpet construction. <br />
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Locate a professional carpet cleaner</h3>
Effective January 1, 2008, professional service must be performed by an IICRC (Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification) certified firm.** You may contact the IICRC at 1-800-835-4624 for information. This organization maintains a national directory of independent professional cleaners who are trained and certified in a variety of cleaning specialties. <a href="http://www.carpettechnologies.net/">IICRC certified cleaner in Franklin, TN</a><br />
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Information has been provided by Carpet Technologies of Franklin, TN and Shaw Industries. <br />
Carpet Technologies believes in one on one service with 100% satisfaction with special focus on the importance of customer satisfaction. As a carpet cleaning and repair company, we offer a wide selection of cleaning and repair services and offer free no obligation on site or telephone estimates for all of your carpet cleaning needs. We specialize in carpet cleaning, stain removal, carpet repair & re-stretching, color restoration, pet stain & odor restoration, area rug cleaning, upholstery cleaning, tile & grout cleaning and water damage restoration. We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee. If a spot returns within 30 days so do we at no charge. If you’re not satisfied with the results we will return at no additional charge. If you’re still not satisfied we will give you a full refund on your service. My business partner Tommy Morrow and I, have worked together in the carpet cleaning and restoration industry since 1996. Carpet Technologies has serviced Franklin, Brentwood & Spring Hill TN area since 2006<br />
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Carpet Technologies Rug Service is an in-plant specialty R<a class="externalLink" href="http://www.carpettechnologies.net/area-rug-cleaning/" rel="nofollow" target="">ug Cleaning Spa </a>Company located in Franklin TN. We specialize in cleaning oriental rugs, specialty and hand woven rugs originating from Morocco to Eastern China, weavings from the West and machine woven rugs such as Karastan. Our focus is on detail and providing you with the personal attention to your rugs that we believe you as a client both want and deserve.<br />
In our years of service, we have handled textiles weaved in various parts of the world, from Turkey and Morocco to Portugal and Spain, as well as the many countries in between. Our certified rug specialists treat each rug with special attention and the cleaning process is customized for each particular type of area rug, whether natural or synthetic, such as wool, cotton, jute, silk, sisal, polyester, nylon, acrylic, and more.<br />
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<li>Thorough pre- inspection: to determine color fastness, fiber type and condition.</li>
<li>Mechanical Dusting: to remove all the dry soils.</li>
<li>Wash: hand wash process. This method of rug washing is the most thorough and the safest way to clean hand woven, oriental and other specialty rugs.</li>
<li>Rinsing: a flushing tool is massaged over the rug with fresh water to rinse out the shampoo and soils.</li>
<li>Odor Treatment: Rugs with odor problems are soaked in immersion cleaning bath with deodorizer to remove pet odors, stale odors.</li>
<li>Speed Dry: climate controlled air is used to circulate on both the front and back. Dehumidifiers, heat and air circulating fans are used to enhance drying.</li>
<li>Fringe Detail: fringe is then addressed and hand-washed.</li>
<li>Final inspection: a thorough inspection is performed to insure the area rug looks and feels its best. If not then we will reclean until your rug is thoroughly clean.</li>
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All this results in a superior wash. Not only is your rug cleaner, but it will smell better, look brighter, and last longer because it is free of abrasive particles. We’re sure you’ll appreciate the extra care your rugs get when they’re washed with <a class="externalLink" href="https://www.facebook.com/Carpettechnologies#!/Carpettechnologies" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Carpet Technologies </a>Rug Cleaning Spa system.<br />
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<b>Contact Us:</b>Carpet Technologies <br />
Phone: 615-972-1441<br />
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We take pride in offering a state of the art <a href="http://www.carpettechnologies.net/area-rug-cleaning/" target="_blank">Are Rug cleaning</a> procedure, where we gently, yet thoroughly, hand clean Oriental rugs such as Persian, Indian, Chinese, Afghan, and so many more. In our years of service, we have handled textiles weaved in various parts of the world, from Turkey and Morocco to Portugal and Spain, as well as the many countries in between. Our certified rug specialists treat each rug with special attention and the cleaning process in customized for each particular type of fiber, whether natural or synthetic, such as wool, cotton, jute, silk, sisal, polyester, nylon, acrylic, and more.<br />
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Area rugs are cleaned at our <a href="http://www.carpettechnologies.net/area-rug-cleaning/" target="_blank">rug spa is located at 1118 W. main Street Franklin</a>, TN. the rugs are inspected to determine the correct cleaning process needed. Rugs are then tested for color fastness to test if colors bleed. We apply dye stabalizer to prevent any color loss or bleeding. Rugs are then dusted using a commercial rug beater and washed using different methods depending on fiber type, age and condition of rug. The cleaning methods we use are complete submersion in water and appropriate cleaning products and then flushed and fresh water rinsed thoroughly, steam clean and rinse extraction. Fringes are treated separately and hand cleaned in order to achieve the best cleaning results as well as to prevent damage.<br />
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Visit our website at <a href="http://www.carpettechnologies.net/" target="_blank">www.carpettechnologies.net</a>Carpet Technologieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12013371931955035466noreply@blogger.com0Franklin, TN 37064, USA35.8987234 -86.962408635.6929229 -87.2782656 36.104523900000004 -86.646551600000009tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3026946984062870111.post-21845436939549037862012-04-13T06:20:00.001-07:002012-05-12T13:00:09.440-07:00Easy Tips for Carpet Odors - Carpet Cleaning Nashville TN, Brentwwod TN, Franklin TNIt’s easy to assume that most of us prefer a clean, great smelling home. But keeping your home well-maintained takes a little work. Your carpet, in particular, is usually the source of much of your household mess and odors. Carpet usually covers a majority of your house and is used more than any other part of your home. Because of this most of the dirt and grime in your home will accumulate in these carpeted areas. And other than pets, accumulated dirt and grime is a prime source for household odors.<br />
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So the answer to eliminating household odors should almost be obvious at this point. Keep your carpet clean. The best, and easiest way to do that is to vacuum regularly. But you already do that right? So here are some other tips to help you keep your carpet odor free.<br />
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Detergent – If you have a carpet stain or a dirtied area in your carpet you can use some mild detergent. Mix a solution with some plain water and apply to the area. Blot with a clean cloth. Keeping stains out of your carpet will prevent the bacteria that cause odors to accumulate and create unpleasant smells.<br />
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Baking Soda and Carpet Deodorizers – Another easy fix is to sprinkle baking soda over smelly areas. Let the baking soda absorb the odor for a few minutes and then extract with a vacuum cleaner. You can also use foam cleaners and carpet deodorizers for that quick fix before company arrives. These are not permanent odor solutions but are great temporary fixes.<br />
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Pet Control – Pet odors are one of those give and take situations. You love your pets but unfortunately they have a tendency to leave behind odors. But these few steps can help you manage those odors without having to leave Fido outside all of the time.<br />
Try keeping your pets away from the carpeted areas of your home as much as possible. It’s easier said than done but the less time your pets are on the carpet the less odor it will absorb from them. Also, deal with pet accidents as soon as possible. The faster you clean up urine the better. And vacuum regularly. When it comes to pets, the more you can vacuum the better for your carpet.<br />
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Hire A Proffesional- In severe cases, or for complete odor removal, its best to hire a proffessional <a href="http://www.carpettechnologies.net/carpet-cleaning/">carpet cleaner</a> and <a href="http://www.carpettechnologies.net/urine-stains-odor-removal/">odor specialist</a>. They will posses the right tools, training and specialize in complete odor removal. <br />
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These few easy steps are great for regulating the odor in your home. It’s always a great idea to start off with a thorough professional cleaning and then maintain from there. This way you can start off with a fresh smelling home, and by doing your part, keep it that way.<br />
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Searching for carpet cleaning in Franklin, TN can be a daunting task. But it doesn't have to be a roll of the dice. Here are five things to look for when you are looking for a trustworthy company.<br />
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<b>Phone Skills</b><br />
Usually a phone conversation will be the first contact with your potential carpet cleaner. It is important they are polite, well-spoken and knowledgeable. This demonstrates confidence and belief in the product they offers. A person who sounds wishy washy or nervous is likely too new to the business, undereducated in his or her field or a bait-and-switch operator. Price may be the first thing on your mind when it should be the last. Ask these questions when calling <a href="http://www.carpettechnologies.net/"><span style="color: blue;">carpet cleaning</span></a> companies in Franklin, TN: what is included in the cleaning price? What is your guarantee? <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
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<b>Being Considerate of You & Your Household</b><br />
If the carpet cleaner passes the phone test and you invite him to your home, pay attention to how he respects your property. Does he park in the driveway right away or ask permission to do so first? Do they introduce themselves using full names? Is he cordial with your children and pets? How do they show respect to you and your home? If these simple first impressions are botched imagine what he might do with no one watching! Respecting you and your property should be the most important quality.<br />
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<b>Get it in Writing</b><br />
Provision of an estimate <b>in writing</b> before any work begins is paramount. This removes any fear that you will be given an inflated bill with extra charges later on. Agree on a price first, and have it in writing.<br />
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<b>Presentation</b><br />
A good carpet cleaner will keep himself, his vehicle and equipment clean and tidy. Ask to see his carpet cleaning machine. If he hesitates or seems embarrassed those are red flags. After all, in the cleaning industry, if an operator can't keep his own items presentable, how can he be expected to care for yours?<br />
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<b>Proof</b><br />
References or testimonials are priceless. Check <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps/place?hl=en&qscrl=1&nord=1&rlz=1T4ACGW_en___US396&ion=1&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.,cf.osb&biw=1881&bih=945&wrapid=tlif133423903564810&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=carpet+technologies&fb=1&gl=us&hq=carpet+technologies&hnear=0x886378e0e0f94935:0xf7addba980fa8da1,Franklin,+TN&cid=16204070451444639057&ei=Od-GT77LLISc8gTajo3TCA&sa=X&oi=local_result&ct=placepage-link&resnum=1&ved=0CFIQ4gkwAA"><span style="color: blue;">Google reviews</span></a> to see if your potential carpet cleaner has a good grade and good reviews from other consumers. Or ask if he can provide a few references. Even if you never intend on calling them, certainly it would win your trust if he is happy and ready to give a few names of satisfied clients.<br />
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Remember, spending your hard earned money on carpet cleaning should never be a gamble. If a company can pass the five tests outlined here then you have strong indications you've found the right cleaner.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Do you have dark and unsightly black lines along the edge of your carpet or underneath doors?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Lines around the edges of walls and under doors are called filtration soiling. They occur when your home HVAC system forces air into the room. To equalize the pressure, air flows underneath doors and walls. The carpet in this area will then act like a filter, trapping the very fine particles of dust and soot which then lodges deep into the fiber. The result is dark and unsightly lines that can be quite difficult to deal with. These lines are very common and most homes will eventually get them. Those with white and light carpet will see the lines first however since darker carpets tend to hide them. If you burn candles, you are also putting more soot into the air and will speed up the process of filtration soiling and cause even darker lines to develop. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Filtration soil is a term used to describe dark, grayish lines that may appear on carpet. This is not a carpet defect, but a situation in which dust and other airborne pollutants can accumulate on the carpet face fibers in areas with a concentrated flow of air over the carpet or through tiny cracks or other open areas under the carpet. The soiling condition can occur quickly, or it may develop over a period of months or years. The level of soiling is dependent upon the volume of airflow and the level of pollutants in the air. Filtration soiling is not a result of the quality of carpet selected. The condition will obviously appear more pronounced on lighter colorations than darker colorations.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Filtration soil areas may appear around baseboards, under doors, along the edges of stairs and possibly away from walls where plywood sub flooring materials have been joined. Generally, the concentrated air flow will be from an upper level to a lower level of the home. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">As indicated, filtration soiling can occur under closed interior doors where a central heating, ventilation, and air condition (HVAC) system is utilized. When possible, open Interior doors to reduce filtration soiling that may develop under closed doors while the HVAC system is in operation.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Filtration soil may be fireplace or automobile emissions, candle soot, <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>residue from furniture polishes, fine sand or clay particles, cooking oils, or a host of other soils or a combination of soils. Oily airborne contaminants trapped by carpet fibers will serve to attract more dry soil.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">It is difficult to identify effective methods to reduce or prevent filtration soiling. Preventing airflow through carpet and carpet edges by sealing cracks in the subfloor, as well as under baseboards and edges of stairs, may reduce filtration soiling problems. Keeping air inside the home as clean as possible can be accomplished by reducing indoor air pollutants, such as cooking emissions, fireplace smoke, burning candles, cigarette smoke, and by the installation and regular replacement of high efficiency HVAC air filters.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">While no one cleaning technique may be successful in all filtration soiling situations, recent innovations in soil- and stain-resist treatments applied to carpet have reduced the effort previously needed to remove the filtration soil. However, the complete removal of contaminants from the soiled areas can be complicated, depending on the type of contaminant materials present. To achieve the best results, the services of a cleaning professional should be considered. Contact Carpet Technologies at 615-972-1441 or </span><a href="http://www.carpettechnologies.net/"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">www.carpettechnologies.net</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></div>
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Carpet Technologieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12013371931955035466noreply@blogger.com0Franklin, TN 37064, USA35.8987234 -86.962408635.6929229 -87.2782656 36.104523900000004 -86.646551600000009tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3026946984062870111.post-86357751203136535252011-11-29T05:35:00.000-08:002011-11-29T05:38:27.184-08:00Prepare your Home for the Freeze!!<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">What’s worse than a major home maintenance disaster? How about several major home maintenance disasters at once? For the quarter-million families who have their homes ruined and their lives disrupted each winter because of frozen water pipes, frigid nights can very quickly turn to ongoing, inconvenient, extremely expensive ordeals.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjShMs-c_eFxoDTYWKDuoXLbmd68Mc_pg9glOz7Eo4-d2G_9fxdWO7tRCgcUY8ZELT0dIbIke1veQ0cXtE5wYd3fzptdSRsTmyLfN8N9qEU3cjStOgYiljzh8mI3Cptb90EBzze07_aCH4K/s1600/frozenpipes.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" dda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjShMs-c_eFxoDTYWKDuoXLbmd68Mc_pg9glOz7Eo4-d2G_9fxdWO7tRCgcUY8ZELT0dIbIke1veQ0cXtE5wYd3fzptdSRsTmyLfN8N9qEU3cjStOgYiljzh8mI3Cptb90EBzze07_aCH4K/s1600/frozenpipes.jpg" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">In cold and warmer climates alike, pipes freeze for a combination of three central reasons: quick drops in temperature, poor insulation, and thermostats set too low. Both plastic and copper pipes can burst when they freeze, and recovering from frozen pipes is not as simple as calling a plumber. A 1/8-inch crack in a pipe can spew up to 250 gallons of water a day, causing flooding, serious structural damage, and the immediate potential for mold. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">In the United States, frozen pipes cause a huge amount of damage each year; unlike natural disasters, this disaster is largely preventable. By taking a few simple precautions, you can help save yourself the mess, money, and aggravation frozen pipes cause.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Before The Cold</span></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Remember the three central causes of frozen pipes? Quick drops in temperature, poor insulation, and thermostats set too low. You can prepare by protecting your home during the warmer months. Here’s how: </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">•Insulate pipes in your home's crawl spaces and attic, even if you live in a climate where freezing is uncommon. Exposed pipes are most susceptible to freezing. Remember: The more insulation you use, the better protected your pipes will be.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">•Heat tape or thermostatically controlled heat cables can be used to wrap pipes. Be sure to use products approved by an independent testing organization, such as Underwriters Laboratories Inc., and only for the use intended (exterior or interior). Closely follow all manufacturers' installation and operation instructions.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">•Seal leaks that allow cold air inside near where pipes are located. Look for air leaks around electrical wiring, dryer vents, and pipes, and use caulk or insulation to keep the cold out. With severe cold, even a tiny opening can let in enough cold air to cause a pipe to freeze.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">•Before winter hits, disconnect garden hoses and, if possible, use an indoor valve to shut off and drain water from pipes leading to outside faucets. This reduces the chance of freezing in the short span of pipe just inside the house.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">When The Mercury Drops</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Even if you’ve taken the right preventative steps, extreme weather conditions can still harm your pipes. Here are a few more steps you can take:</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">•A trickle of hot and cold water might be all it takes to keep your pipes from freezing. Let warm water drip overnight, preferably from a faucet on an outside wall. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">•Keep your thermostat set at the same temperature during both day and night. You might be in the habit of turning down the heat when you’re asleep, but further drops in the temperature – more common overnight – could catch you off guard and freeze your pipes.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">•Open cabinet doors to allow heat to get to un-insulated pipes under sinks and appliances near exterior walls.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Before You Leave</span></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Travelling in the winter months might be good for the soul, but don’t forget to think about your pipes before you leave. What can you do?</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">•Set the thermostat in your house no lower than 55°F (12°C).</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">•Ask a friend or neighbor to check your house daily to make sure it's warm enough to prevent freezing. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">•Shut off and drain the water system. Be aware that if you have a fire protection sprinkler system in your house, it may be deactivated when you shut off the water.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">If Your Pipes Do Freeze</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">What do you do if your pipes still freeze, despite your best preventative measures? First step: Don’t panic. Just because they’re frozen doesn’t mean they’ve already burst. Here’s what you can do:</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">•If you turn on your faucets and nothing comes out, leave the faucets turned on and call a plumber. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">•Do not use electrical appliances in areas of standing water: You could be electrocuted.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">•Never try to thaw a pipe with a torch or other open flame because it could cause a fire hazard. Water damage is preferable to burning down your house! </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">•You may be able to thaw a frozen pipe with the warm air from a hair dryer. Start by warming the pipe as close to the faucet as possible, working toward the coldest section of pipe.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">•If your water pipes have already burst, turn off the water at the main shutoff valve in the house; leave the water faucets turned on. Make sure everyone in your family knows where the water shutoff valve is and how to open and close it.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Source: State Farm Insurance</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Provided by: <a href="http://www.carpettechnologies.net/">Carpet Technologies</a> Carpet Cleaning & Restoration of Nashville, TN & Franklin, TN<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>Carpet Technologieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12013371931955035466noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3026946984062870111.post-67130254859545868052011-11-09T12:20:00.000-08:002011-11-09T12:32:07.437-08:00Why You Should Have Your Carpets Cleaned for the Holidays<div style="background: white;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">With all of the shopping, baking, cleaning and planning you’re doing for the holidays, having your carpet floors cleaned may seem like just one more thing you’d rather not have to worry about. However, getting your carpets cleaned now in preparation for the holidays can do more than simply make your home look more presentable to guests.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Here are three reasons to have your carpets cleaned for the holidays:</span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAzinUsWpw_BLmmejVy03Ftf4y6NsQeoTPyckw58RFtTtO48P7MjmFeFOL6sMcyTRZg9W96Wq-m-T9Q2k53XoYHdm_3Kcz5RzdFNBKRj9WpWANIi8SoQKT1BU9WZRsZJSSMoEDV5z-uFWl/s1600/family-dinner-thanksgiving-photo-270-jsub-3182635%255B1%255D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" ida="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAzinUsWpw_BLmmejVy03Ftf4y6NsQeoTPyckw58RFtTtO48P7MjmFeFOL6sMcyTRZg9W96Wq-m-T9Q2k53XoYHdm_3Kcz5RzdFNBKRj9WpWANIi8SoQKT1BU9WZRsZJSSMoEDV5z-uFWl/s1600/family-dinner-thanksgiving-photo-270-jsub-3182635%255B1%255D.jpg" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">1. Stain prevention. With more traffic — and more food being consumed — in your home this season, the chance of spills increases dramatically. The dirtier your carpeted floors are, the harder it will be clean up spills when they occur — especially as sticky substances can adhere to the dirt embedded in your Portland carpets. Getting your carpets washed now gives you a clean slate for cleaning up any party fouls during the holidays.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">2. Odor removal. It’s easy to become accustomed to the odors that linger within your carpet floors. For your guests, it’s a different story. After going through all the trouble of preparing a big meal, the last thing you need is for the aroma of your food to have to compete with the musty smells or pet odors wafting from your carpets. Consulting with a Carpet Technologies cleaning services about odor removal can prevent your home’s smells from sneaking up on you at an inopportune time.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">3. Sanitation. If you’re like most families with kids, opening gifts on Christmas probably involves some amount of floor sitting — and possibly crawling on hands and knees under the tree. Plus, if you’ll be entertaining guests with small children, those little ones will probably be crawling around on your carpet floors, as well. Do we need to say more?</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Regular cleaning is an important step in extending the life of your carpets, and it makes sense to schedule it before the holidays. If you’re planning on entertaining this season, it’s a good idea to hire a Professional carpet cleaning service company like Carpet Technologies.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Carpet Technologies has been in business since 2006. The owners, Randy Wills & Tommy Morrow, have been in the carpet cleaning and restoration business since 1996.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">We specialize in carpet cleaning, stain removal, carpet repair & re-stretching, color restoration, pet stain & odor restoration, area rug cleaning, upholstery cleaning, tile & grout cleaning and water damage restoration.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee. If a spot returns within 30 days so do we at no charge. If you’re not satisfied with the results we will return at no additional charge. If you’re still not satisfied we will give you a full refund on your service.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Contact info: 615-972-1441 check us out at:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>www.carpettechnologies.net </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">We are an IICRC certified firm. Spring Hill Chamber of Commerce</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">We provide carpet cleaning services in Nashville TN, Brentwood TN, Antioch TN, Franklin TN, Spring Hill TN, Columbia TN and surrounding areas.</span></div></div>Carpet Technologieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12013371931955035466noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3026946984062870111.post-4538363689472654342011-09-27T07:16:00.000-07:002011-09-27T07:16:15.870-07:00The Cause and Repair of Carpet Ripples, Buckles & Wrinkles in Nashville TN and Franklin TNWrinkles, ripples and buckles in carpet are most often caused by a failure to stretch the carpet correctly using a power stretcher, the use of an incorrect or failed cushion, or excessive temperature and/or humidity. Ripples can be caused by a combination of any of the above. If ripples or buckles develop, consult Carpet Technologies cleaning & repair. Generally, the problem can be corrected by a qualified repair and installation expert. <strong><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> </strong><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvnlLICKE8QAsX16eZicPXLez7QzkDe0rA7oA92MGAftFj2VIoVGV0eShZkiaoHazc-A4MaMlYJn6iil0qRWQROCtfz_ctsUxe2xrHG9icOFaPsCoGqSFPl_Suv9jfKm7fL3-vwwK91xqe/s1600/Carpet-Ripples-150x144.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="191" kca="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvnlLICKE8QAsX16eZicPXLez7QzkDe0rA7oA92MGAftFj2VIoVGV0eShZkiaoHazc-A4MaMlYJn6iil0qRWQROCtfz_ctsUxe2xrHG9icOFaPsCoGqSFPl_Suv9jfKm7fL3-vwwK91xqe/s200/Carpet-Ripples-150x144.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><b><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">What causes carpets to ripple or buckle:</span></b><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></div><ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Poor installation: The carpet may have been improperly installed. In most cases of a bad installation the installer didn't use a power stretcher properly or at all.</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Excessive wear due to traffic: Sometimes a carpet will need to be re-stretched because of wheelchairs, walkers, tricycles, etc. Even when installed to perfection it can become loose from excessive wear.</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Sliding heavy furniture: Carpet is made of layers of fabric. When heavy furniture slides across the carpet it's likely that it will cause rippling.</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Latex: if the latex holding the backing together deteriorates its called <i>delamination</i>, the carpet essentially loses its grip on itself, resulting in buckling and loss of fiber.</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Improper padding for carpet type. Certain pile types require specific padding types; if these are paired improperly, the right amount of grip and support may not be present, resulting in carpet buckles. Make sure you consult a trained professional or manufacturer's guide when purchasing carpet so you get the right padding to accompany it.</span></li>
</ul><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><b><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">If your Carpet is Rippling:</span></b><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">If you have carpet that looks more like the ocean than a flat carpet, you may have a problem. As soon as it begins to loosen up and become rippled, it wears faster. The bigger the ripples, the faster the ripples grow. This is because carpet is designed to lay flat and not move at all. When you walk on carpet ripples it causes the carpet to move up and down, further loosening it.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">If your carpet is loose it's time to take action. In most cases, carpet stretching can fix the ripples and buckles, and there's no need to waste money replacing the carpet because of how it lays.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Carpet stretching is a common type of carpet repair that essentially involves pulling the carpet up from around one or more edges of the room, re-stretching it to proper tightness, cutting the carpet to the proper length, tacking back down into place and finally tucking it in along the edge.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Like any type of carpet repair, stretching carpet is more involved than it seems to be. Stretching carpet isn't just a matter of smoothing out ripples and re-securing, or pulling at the edges by hand as you would a bed sheet. Carpet stretching comes with its own tools and techniques that help you do the job right.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background: #fafafa; line-height: 150%; margin: 7.5pt 0in 10pt;"><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Re-stretching</span></b><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"> with a power stretcher is the remedy for buckles or wavy carpets. It can add years of life to your carpeting. Re-stretching will not reverse damage or excessive wear caused by improper installation, but works to prevent further unnecessary damage and wear.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background: #fafafa; line-height: 150%; margin: 7.5pt 0in 11.25pt;"><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #646464; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Contact Us:</span></b><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #646464; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">www.CarpetTechnologies.net <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Phone: 615-972-1441</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background: #fafafa; line-height: 150%; margin: 7.5pt 0in 10pt;"><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #646464; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Service areas:</span></b><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #646464; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Nashville TN, Brentwood TN, Antioch TN, Franklin TN, Spring Hill TN, Columbia TN, Smyrna TN and Murfreesboro TN</span></div>Carpet Technologieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12013371931955035466noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3026946984062870111.post-53633743851333301102011-09-10T15:52:00.000-07:002011-09-10T15:52:00.968-07:00Commercial carpet cleaning, serving Nashville TN , Brentwood TN , Franklin TN & surrounding areas.<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Commercial carpet cleaning, serving Nashville TN , Brentwood TN , Franklin TN & surrounding areas. </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2vqRBXZjQWZO9kL7olG_M4j1xXGU_8FKZ3fG78n1YJSz4PAVM1B5IDxip5Xf0cq3FfrGNhYRLxv0hxdVdTXkVgEhNmPof8sdvv0R8P8DfByi69BuuFWrzHmDCu2gQBKBhS7zU5Gecl2-9/s1600/commercial-carpet-cleaning-vancovuer-wa%255B1%255D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" nba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2vqRBXZjQWZO9kL7olG_M4j1xXGU_8FKZ3fG78n1YJSz4PAVM1B5IDxip5Xf0cq3FfrGNhYRLxv0hxdVdTXkVgEhNmPof8sdvv0R8P8DfByi69BuuFWrzHmDCu2gQBKBhS7zU5Gecl2-9/s320/commercial-carpet-cleaning-vancovuer-wa%255B1%255D.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">On a daily basis your carpet, furniture, and hard surface flooring encounter dust, dirt, and allergens. We consider all of these factors when performing an initial inspection and analysis of your work environment. And to help you maintain a clean and healthy business we’ll recommend a customized cleaning and maintenance program that’ll keep it looking its best.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><b><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Maintenance Plan and Schedule – the five elements</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">A customized comprehensive carpet care program consists of five elements:</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">1. <b>Soil Containment </b>– isolation of soil entering the building using mats at</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">entrances.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">2. <b>Vacuuming </b>– scheduled frequency for removal of dry soil.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">3. <b>Spot and Spill Removal System - </b>using professional spot removal</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">techniques.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">4. <b>Interim Cleaning </b>– scheduled frequency appearance cleaning for all</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">traffic areas.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">5. <b>Restorative Cleaning </b>– scheduled frequency deep cleaning to remove</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">residues and trapped soils.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">There are some conditions where appearance change must be expected. In areas where</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">the oily material from asphalt sealers is tracked into the building, carpet and other</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">flooring may become yellowed over time. Check the traffic lanes often for slight dulling</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">of color; this indicates a build up of soil. It is virtually impossible to remove all of this</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">material once it has penetrated the fiber of any carpet. Entrance mats and scheduled</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">cleaning can reduce this phenomenon. Areas where large amounts of sandy soil enter the</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">building may become dull in appearance over time. This is due to abrasion of the fiber</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">surface, affecting the reflection of light. Frequent vacuuming helps to minimize this</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">problem.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">A thoughtfully designed and implemented maintenance program performed by qualified</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">personnel, properly equipped and trained, is essential for optimal long-term performance.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #030800; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 9.5pt; line-height: 115%;">No matter how big or small the job, we have the experience and resources to deliver services that are second to none. From carpet cleaning to tile and grout cleaning, from water restoration services to partition cleaning, we are here 24/7 to meet your needs. Call Carpet Technologies today at 615-972-1441 to schedule a free inspection and comprehensive no-obligation quote. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #030800; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 9.5pt; line-height: 115%;">Contact Carpet Technologies at <a href="http://www.carpettechnologies.net/">http://www.carpettechnologies.net/</a> or 615-972-1441</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #030800; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 9.5pt; line-height: 115%;">Serving: Nashville TN , Brentwood TN , Franklin TN , Spring Hill TN & surrounding areas</span></div>Carpet Technologieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12013371931955035466noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3026946984062870111.post-35230126243987677852011-08-14T08:10:00.000-07:002011-08-14T08:10:50.361-07:00Commercial Carpet Cleaning<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><b><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 16pt;">Purpose of Cleaning and Maintenance</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Your commercial carpet installation is a significant investment, both in monetary terms</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">and overall facility image. It is important to implement a maintenance program from the</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">beginning. A consistent and effective carpet maintenance program can maintain the</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">initial facility image and dramatically extend the life of your monetary investment. It is</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">the goal of this publication to assist you in preserving the original appearance of your</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisIS54IxjF3QEzcZA3KywuaXPHc2MY22C491e3NczQ-cVAZByR-_EKIQfGKrSRwVXheeDGl1dJvUnB3ZOjSnONdX3JyTwMyWaeLxo1Duz4UXoNXiOuiOAp3a59Gotz5dLwLns_r9he30Jq/s1600/commercial-carpet-cleaning-vancovuer-wa%255B1%255D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" naa="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisIS54IxjF3QEzcZA3KywuaXPHc2MY22C491e3NczQ-cVAZByR-_EKIQfGKrSRwVXheeDGl1dJvUnB3ZOjSnONdX3JyTwMyWaeLxo1Duz4UXoNXiOuiOAp3a59Gotz5dLwLns_r9he30Jq/s200/commercial-carpet-cleaning-vancovuer-wa%255B1%255D.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">commercial carpet.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">There are many valuable reasons we clean or maintain any object, including carpet. The</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">incentive for an effective cleaning and maintenance program is magnified when we</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">recognize these activities contribute to the following:</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif";"></span><span style="font-family: Wingdings-Regular; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings-Regular;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Allows for the healthy reuse of space and materials.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif";"></span><span style="font-family: Wingdings-Regular; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings-Regular;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Maintains the value of property and reduces the rate of depreciation.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif";"></span><span style="font-family: Wingdings-Regular; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings-Regular;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Contributes directly to personal security, comfort, and productivity.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif";"></span><span style="font-family: Wingdings-Regular; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings-Regular;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Accents aesthetics.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif";"></span><span style="font-family: Wingdings-Regular; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings-Regular;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Creates a unique psychology that enhances quality of life.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif";"></span><span style="font-family: Wingdings-Regular; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings-Regular;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Encourages topophilia (affection for place).</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif";"></span><span style="font-family: Wingdings-Regular; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings-Regular;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Elevates a sense of well-being, which is the essence of good health.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif";"></span><span style="font-family: Wingdings-Regular; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings-Regular;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Sends caring messages and image.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif";"></span><span style="font-family: Wingdings-Regular; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings-Regular;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Promotes human dignity.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif";"></span><span style="font-family: Wingdings-Regular; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings-Regular;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Manages waste and hazards and contributes to environmental protection.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif";"></span><span style="font-family: Wingdings-Regular; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings-Regular;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Ensures sanitation – reduces adverse exposure levels.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif";"></span><span style="font-family: Wingdings-Regular; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings-Regular;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Serves as a form of insurance that reduces risk and prevents crisis.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">The appearance of carpet depends upon several factors – color, pattern, density, fiber, and</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">a viable carpet maintenance program. In order to keep carpet products performing their</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">best, designing and implementing a comprehensive maintenance plan is very important.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Great care should be taken when choosing carpet colors, patterns, and textures. These</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">features combined with fiber quality and construction standards engineered to meet</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">performance requirements are important factors.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ4EzxEnxHBkov4ocASY1gnTMwWqBCtJjsexVVnqgx_6542yH58eCcXqClYL1T3sFSOyt6RG59nb7nz4cTAvq6iqlhOCZ2Sm7gTXIvcKslJTpcDnshjyHaeB0i8n00qWMK2Rrlf_I_UhO5/s1600/parts_bigcm48%255B1%255D.gif" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" naa="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ4EzxEnxHBkov4ocASY1gnTMwWqBCtJjsexVVnqgx_6542yH58eCcXqClYL1T3sFSOyt6RG59nb7nz4cTAvq6iqlhOCZ2Sm7gTXIvcKslJTpcDnshjyHaeB0i8n00qWMK2Rrlf_I_UhO5/s1600/parts_bigcm48%255B1%255D.gif" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><b><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 16pt;">Maintenance Plan and Schedule – the five elements</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">A customized comprehensive carpet care program consists of five elements:</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">1. <b>Soil Containment </b>– isolation of soil entering the building using mats at</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">entrances.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">2. <b>Vacuuming </b>– scheduled frequency for removal of dry soil </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">3. <b>Spot and Spill Removal System - </b>using professional spot removal</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">techniques.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">4. <b>Interim Cleaning </b>– scheduled frequency appearance cleaning for all</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">traffic areas.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">5. <b>Restorative Cleaning </b>– scheduled frequency deep cleaning to remove</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">residues and trapped soils.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">There are some conditions where appearance change must be expected. In areas where</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">the oily material from asphalt sealers is tracked into the building, carpet and other</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">flooring may become yellowed over time. Check the traffic lanes often for slight dulling</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">of color; this indicates a build up of soil. It is virtually impossible to remove all of this</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">material once it has penetrated the fiber of any carpet. Entrance mats and scheduled</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">cleaning can reduce this phenomenon. Areas where large amounts of sandy soil enter the</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">building may become dull in appearance over time. This is due to abrasion of the fiber</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">surface, affecting the reflection of light. Frequent vacuuming helps to minimize this</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">problem.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">A thoughtfully designed and implemented maintenance program performed by qualified</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">personnel, properly equipped and trained, is essential for optimal long-term performance.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 16pt;">If you don’t maintain it, you can’t</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 16pt; line-height: 115%;">expect it to stay clean.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 16pt; line-height: 115%;">For a free carpet cleaning maintenance evaluation contact Carpet Technologies at 615-972-1441 <a href="http://www.carpettechnologies.net/">http://www.carpettechnologies.net/</a></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif";">Information provided by CRI <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>Carpet Technologieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12013371931955035466noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3026946984062870111.post-7126503229492725952011-07-20T07:24:00.000-07:002011-07-20T07:24:37.668-07:00Room Makeover using Rugs<span style="font-family: Calibri;"> <div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;">Room Makeover using Rugs</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Many people look for ways to modernize their home without shelling out a great deal of money. A great way to do this is to use rugs. Just introducing a few rugs to your home will make it feel comfy and offer a new fresh look. There are some things that you need to be conscious of when you use rugs for redecorating. In addition to the things to consider is how significant color will be when using rugs in your decorating.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">You will need to get large rugs that are decorative to help make a plain room look vibrant. If the room you intend to decorate is currently full of color then you should go the opposite direction. You should get a rug with neutral colors so that it is not going to compete with what you already have in the room If you move into a new place, it is possible to make your rug the main focus of your home and assemble the decorations for your home around the rug. Additionally when decorating with rugs, you should also be aware of the pattern. You should make certain the pattern of the rug matches with the furniture, accessories and wallpaper in your room. You need to be sure that the rug pattern and wallpaper or furniture do not clash alongside one another.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwrubgkLW04j7G6zA3h5DRgrmP6KpH7JKT17ubvWK7C9T4C6CVqlTbyfwQ6obPLQ9E-OWucqp9VcEMb4uOV4koASqeYMm6OIDRZ0lql6n5yQF2kKh-wHK0s6IWF7zZKU2T9HKsga3ZFtMA/s1600/rug_cleaning%255B1%255D_websize.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwrubgkLW04j7G6zA3h5DRgrmP6KpH7JKT17ubvWK7C9T4C6CVqlTbyfwQ6obPLQ9E-OWucqp9VcEMb4uOV4koASqeYMm6OIDRZ0lql6n5yQF2kKh-wHK0s6IWF7zZKU2T9HKsga3ZFtMA/s400/rug_cleaning%255B1%255D_websize.jpg" t$="true" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Yet another thing to think about when picking the design of your rug is the place it is going to end up in your home. For example, if you want a rug in your entry way, it ought to be a dark color with intricate patterns. The reason for this type of rug is the fact that many people will go out and in so you want something to hide all the dirt that comes in. For the dining room, you could use a light colored rug since it doesn’t have a lot of traffic. Maybe you would rather have a lighter rug in an area that has heavy traffic, but you need to be ready to have it professionally cleaned often.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">You will find extra things to give some thought to when choosing rugs for the bath room. Either make sure that the hue of the rug complements the bathroom, or change everything in the bathroom to match your new rugs. Make sure that you get suitable bathroom rugs as they are often water resistant and mildew resistant.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Those were a handful of recommendations on how to decorate your home using rugs. When you are ready to buy a rug, make sure you understand how much you will shell out since rugs can get pricey. Don’t forget, this was a method to change the look of your house in an affordable way. Utilizing the information you’ve been given, get out there and have fun redesigning your home.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">For more advice on choosing the right rug or carpet for your home contact the experts at Carpet Technologies of Franklin TN , Brentwood TN , Spring Hill TN and Nashville TN <a href="http://www.carpettechnologies.net/">http://www.carpettechnologies.net/</a> </div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Many people look for ways to modernize their home without shelling out a great deal of money. A great way to do this is to use rugs. Just introducing a few rugs to your home will make it feel comfy and offer a new fresh look. There are some things that you need to be conscious of when you use rugs for redecorating. In addition to the things to consider is how significant color will be when using rugs in your decorating.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">You will need to get large rugs that are decorative to help make a plain room look vibrant. If the room you intend to decorate is currently full of color then you should go the opposite direction. You should get a rug with neutral colors so that it is not going to compete with what you already have in the room If you move into a new place, it is possible to make your rug the main focus of your home and assemble the decorations for your home around the rug. Additionally when decorating with rugs, you should also be aware of the pattern. You should make certain the pattern of the rug matches with the furniture, accessories and wallpaper in your room. You need to be sure that the rug pattern and wallpaper or furniture do not clash alongside one another.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Yet another thing to think about when picking the design of your rug is the place it is going to end up in your home. For example, if you want a rug in your entry way, it ought to be a dark color with intricate patterns. The reason for this type of rug is the fact that many people will go out and in so you want something to hide all the dirt that comes in. For the dining room, you could use a light colored rug since it doesn’t have a lot of traffic. Maybe you would rather have a lighter rug in an area that has heavy traffic, but you need to be ready to have it professionally cleaned often.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">You will find extra things to give some thought to when choosing rugs for the bath room. Either make sure that the hue of the rug complements the bathroom, or change everything in the bathroom to match your new rugs. Make sure that you get suitable bathroom rugs as they are often water resistant and mildew resistant.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Those were a handful of recommendations on how to decorate your home using rugs. When you are ready to buy a rug, make sure you understand how much you will shell out since rugs can get pricey. Don’t forget, this was a method to change the look of your house in an affordable way. Utilizing the information you’ve been given, get out there and have fun redesigning your home.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">For more advice on choosing the right rug or carpet for your home contact the experts at Carpet Technologies of Franklin TN , Brentwood TN , Spring Hill TN and Nashville TN </span><a href="http://www.carpettechnologies.net/"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">www.carpettechnologies.net</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></div></span>Carpet Technologieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12013371931955035466noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3026946984062870111.post-66658520583427140162011-07-04T10:33:00.000-07:002011-07-04T10:33:11.821-07:004th of July Parties and the Uninvited Stains That Stay BehindBBQ's with friends and family is all part of the 4th of July celebration. What do you do when someone spills a soda or drops a plate of food on the floor or worse, the Carpet? Carpet Technologies is here to help, and offer advice for times like this.<br />
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Follow these simple steps:<br />
1) scrape up all solids with spoon or spatula. <br />
2) use a shop vac to extract moisture or blot up as much moisture as possible using a clean cloth or paper towel.<br />
3) make a cleaning solution using 1 cup warm water combined with 2-3 drops of colorless dishsoap.<br />
4) apply solution to clean towel and blot stain. <br />
5) repeat as needed using a clean part of towel each time. <br />
6) rinse with clean water while extracting with shop vac or blot with a towel <br />
7) set clean towel on top of area and weigh the towel down with heavy object inorder to allow moisture and remainder of stain to absorb into towel.<br />
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Following these simple steps with relieve your worries and stress during your 4th of July party activities. <br />
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If you have any questions or need further advice please call Carpet Technologies at 615-972-1441<br />
Carpet Technologies carpet cleaning and restoration of Franklin TN , Nashville TN , Brentwood TN , Spring Hill TN.Carpet Technologieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12013371931955035466noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3026946984062870111.post-78392494580208526442011-06-03T06:46:00.000-07:002011-06-03T06:46:36.052-07:00Staying Cool During the Summer Season!<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">As the summer season arrives in full force in the subcontinent, the best thing you can do to beat the heat is to stay hydrated.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJq4xOcLZHu71gvEJCJdEgloaFvv-6jQwhFB5altUzv397mBW_ZJfIjsguMOWhr3XSkGDuyjRnS5YNIv9lCIkWrSkOb19tM7X2AE0ryCz2X_8ramou8H9KoQ_ysvzsd6xtd-61x9taiHYl/s1600/icewater%255B1%255D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJq4xOcLZHu71gvEJCJdEgloaFvv-6jQwhFB5altUzv397mBW_ZJfIjsguMOWhr3XSkGDuyjRnS5YNIv9lCIkWrSkOb19tM7X2AE0ryCz2X_8ramou8H9KoQ_ysvzsd6xtd-61x9taiHYl/s320/icewater%255B1%255D.jpg" t8="true" width="320" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Your body depends on water for survival.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After all, it makes up more than half of our body weight and every organ in the body needs water to function. Don’t wait for symptoms of dehydration like extreme thirst, dry mouth, and headache to act.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Heed the following tips to stay hydrated this summer season.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">·<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Don’t wait to get thirsty this summer. The fact is that by the time your mouth is dry, you’re well on your way to dehydration. As water is the best natural drink available, guzzle at least 2 liters a day.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">·<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Be sensible about the amount of water you drink. If you are exercising or going out in the hot sun you will need to drink more water.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">·<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Make drinking water a mindless habit. Let it be part of your early morning routine.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Keep a bottle within easy reach while you are relaxing in front of the television or working on the computer. Take regular sips even if you are not feeling thirsty. Drink a glass of water before every meal.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">·<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Eating water-based foods is a great way to supplement your water intake and stay hydrated. Eat fruits like watermelon and pineapple rather than drinking the juice. They are cooling and perfect for hot summer days. They have high water content and are rich in minerals.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">·<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Another perfect fruit for summer months is the apricot as it is good for fluid retention.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">·<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Honeydew melon, commonly known as muskmelon cools the body so gorge on it. The vitamin C and minerals present in these fruits are an added benefit.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">·<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Munch on cucumbers and tomatoes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These foods have more than 90% of their weight in water content.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">·<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In summer we sweat more and lose essential minerals from our bodies. Cucumbers are a cool way to put the potassium back and they also contain ascorbic and caffeic acids, compounds that help us stay hydrated because of their moisture retaining properties.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">·<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Fresh citrus fruits such as orange, grapefruits, lemon and lime are excellent as they not only hydrate the body but also provide valuable nutrients.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">·<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Take a break from coffee this summer and sip the benefits of green tea. Enjoy it with lemon, as it will keep the body from retaining water. Herbal iced teas are also great thirst quenchers. Be adventurous and mix and match flavors.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">·<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Enjoy the miracle of tender coconut water. It hydrates perfectly as it has the exact proportion of electrolytes as human cells and plasma. It also contains a host of vitamins and minerals.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Source: mdhil.com</span></div>carpet cleaning Nashville tn, Brentwood tn, Franklin tn, Spring Hill tn, Columbia tnCarpet Technologieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12013371931955035466noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3026946984062870111.post-72019533225248078712011-05-23T06:02:00.000-07:002011-05-23T06:06:02.990-07:00Consumer Reports tests carpet cleaning machines<div style="background: white; border-bottom: #d5d5d5 1pt solid; border-left: #d5d5d5 1pt solid; border-right: #d5d5d5 1pt solid; border-top: #d5d5d5 1pt solid; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in; mso-border-alt: solid #D5D5D5 .75pt; mso-element: para-border-div; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 9pt; mso-border-alt: solid #D5D5D5 .75pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 0in 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjInKOp2HGBuaQsvtEvqO77eAz8UHIEKsMTzmuyszJIh-PEl2IxPCh_4YMjCft-izCJKJhX0I8vtLaV9ykK132yD6StEfyvuVczr_eOT-5VjIq_Ug7LgAFXGqQDYyVjrt7r_Xy_-QY3F1tc/s1600/consumer_reports2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjInKOp2HGBuaQsvtEvqO77eAz8UHIEKsMTzmuyszJIh-PEl2IxPCh_4YMjCft-izCJKJhX0I8vtLaV9ykK132yD6StEfyvuVczr_eOT-5VjIq_Ug7LgAFXGqQDYyVjrt7r_Xy_-QY3F1tc/s200/consumer_reports2.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br />
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Just in time for spring cleaning, Consumer Reports tested eight carpet-cleaning machines from Bissell and Hoover. Prices ranged from $80 to $400. Testers also evaluated a rental machine. For comparison, they hired a professional service, too.</span></div><span lang="EN" style="color: #515151; font-family: "Tahoma", "sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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Testing carpet-cleaning machines is a dirty job. First, testers evenly spread a measured amount of topsoil over the carpet. Next, they spray it with water, and then use a heavy roller to press in the dirt, much like foot traffic does. Testers then vacuum the dried dirt and use a device called a colorimeter to measure the amount left on each rug.<br />
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Afterwards it is time to put the carpet-cleaning machines to work. Each one passes over the soiled area 20 times. Last step, the colorimeter measures the difference.</span><b><i><u><span lang="EN" style="color: red; font-family: "Tahoma", "sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">No home machines or rented ones did as good a job cleaning as the professional service.</span></u></i></b><span lang="EN" style="color: #515151; font-family: "Tahoma", "sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> You can really see the difference when comparing the professional cleaning to the lowest scoring carpet cleaner, the $80 Bissell Quick Steamer 1770.<br />
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Nevertheless, Consumer Reports did find a carpet cleaner that delivered very good results. It's the Hoover Dual Steam Vac All Terrain with spin scrub brushes, model F7452-900. It costs $270. That's just a fraction of what you'd pay for professional cleaning jobs.<br />
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Consumer Reports also tested cleaning solutions and spot cleaners. For carpet-cleaning machines, if a cleaning solution is not specified, try the top-rated Fresh Solutions Allergen Complete cleaner. It costs about $17.<br />
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If you are just looking to do some spot cleaning, testers recommend the Bissell OxyPro Carpet Spot and Stain Remover that costs about $5.<br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Odor in homes and buildings arises from many sources that may include animal urine, disaster contaminates, moisture problems or just plain soil. Routine cleaning, using Certified Firms and Technicians automatically removes the sources of general soiling odors. Pet urine decontamination normally requires more specialized deodorizing techniques. To remove musty odor associated with moisture, ultimately it's important to identify and correct the moisture (high humidity) intrusion problem. Odor associated with disaster contaminates (smoke, trauma events) requires highly specialized procedures and techniques.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Odor removal involves four general principles: </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">1. removing the source as possible;<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">2. cleaning affected surfaces and materials;<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">3. recreating the conditions of penetration with appropriate counteractants, and<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">4. sealing restorable surfaces as necessary.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Carpet Technologies of Franklin TN and Nashville TN are certified professionals that are trained and experienced in dealing with carpet-related odor. They have the detection tools, the specialized agents, the equipment and the experienced necessary to deal with odors of all types and kinds.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Carpet Technologies carpet cleaning , repair & restoration services of Franklin TN , Nashville TN</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><a href="http://www.carpettechnologies.net/"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">http://www.carpettechnologies.net</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> or 615-972-1441 <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>Carpet Technologieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12013371931955035466noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3026946984062870111.post-25365720591428132272011-04-29T10:33:00.000-07:002011-04-29T10:33:21.705-07:00Do I need Carpet Protectant?<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: red; font-size: 18pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Do I Need Carpet Protectant?</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCALHsBWQoH8Kz9YcHJ_TsWM1g9rdCXQ9h6ufXObXvRC4GqTrJeSCXPkpRIyUfeyEWKxUBBgfbAxMiLINqKJUTnODvhHYu_3h43hwtlMhySg-lKVhPl0g8P67RhBQPCLfPIikGVx9jd11r/s1600/Maximbaby.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="316" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCALHsBWQoH8Kz9YcHJ_TsWM1g9rdCXQ9h6ufXObXvRC4GqTrJeSCXPkpRIyUfeyEWKxUBBgfbAxMiLINqKJUTnODvhHYu_3h43hwtlMhySg-lKVhPl0g8P67RhBQPCLfPIikGVx9jd11r/s320/Maximbaby.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">When good quality carpets leave the mill, they already have protector applied, but no protector is permanent. It wears off or is weakened from: </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>*Age and everyday foot traffic</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>*Harsh cleaning and spotting agents</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>*Deodorizing and disinfecting sprays</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>*Ozone and other pollutants</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Carpet Technologies carpet cleaning & carpet repair services of Nashville TN, Franklin TN & Spring Hill TN, offers MAXIM Advanced Premium Carpet Protector. Maxim will help your carpets stay cleaner and stain free longer. Each time your carpet is professionally cleaned, reapply Maxim Advanced Protector to prolong the life and your enjoyment of this valuable investment. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">If you leave your carpets unprotected they are more vulnerable to:</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>*Permanent stains</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>*Worn-looking traffic areas</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>*Spills that won’t clean up easily</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>*Soil that clings to carpet</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">What can Carpet Technologies & Maxim Advance do for you? </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJQiAljFdq4QCXeItkmpo8Uw-XazgqJHS5WMGm-2T3j9fnp2kSv2vIgE7OZ5WepNJNQjcJCB15TVkLir0ACxc9cbnfNWG2tR-YmdsFjti9_8SCwTmUUNv7vOD98L3wjPBD77j4W6jA5Kz3/s1600/maxim+proector+b-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJQiAljFdq4QCXeItkmpo8Uw-XazgqJHS5WMGm-2T3j9fnp2kSv2vIgE7OZ5WepNJNQjcJCB15TVkLir0ACxc9cbnfNWG2tR-YmdsFjti9_8SCwTmUUNv7vOD98L3wjPBD77j4W6jA5Kz3/s1600/maxim+proector+b-4.jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7es4BAMJpYeh23yPD_XKPKocGhRYMJw-Q-ezWpq2ZP3IGF-z4YKeNEdkAwNuLV3zssBadyPEgzHHE8uUYJ4OTq-bBCSiFNkawGR4KX0XGE_gBWZX7LgrLs79QPerAvEv53hFOfL-2nv2z/s1600/maxim+protector+after.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7es4BAMJpYeh23yPD_XKPKocGhRYMJw-Q-ezWpq2ZP3IGF-z4YKeNEdkAwNuLV3zssBadyPEgzHHE8uUYJ4OTq-bBCSiFNkawGR4KX0XGE_gBWZX7LgrLs79QPerAvEv53hFOfL-2nv2z/s1600/maxim+protector+after.jpg" /></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Not all carpet protectors are equal. Neither are the companies applying them. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We choose to apply Maxim Advanced because it restores the same kind of protection your carpet had when it was new. Not only that, it employs the very latest technology demonstrated to be safe for the environment and your family. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">We take extra steps to assure you receive the highest quality application available. We follow manufacturer recommended application rates to the exact letter. We groom the carpet with a professional grooming tool to ensure proper product distribution and to leave your carpets looking great. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">For questions or comments, you can contact Carpet Technologies by calling 615-972-1441 or </span><a href="http://www.carpettechnologies.net/"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">http://www.carpettechnologies.net</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Carpet Technologies serves Nashville TN , Brentwwod TN , Franklin TN , Spring Hill TN </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Advanced Carpet Cleaning, Carpet Repair & Restoration Services.</span></div>Carpet Technologieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12013371931955035466noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3026946984062870111.post-47394073870198551862011-04-11T12:47:00.000-07:002011-04-11T12:47:59.107-07:00HOW TO DEAL WITH INEVITABLE SPILLS ON YOUR CARPET…<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-outline-level: 3;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-outline-level: 3;"><b><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">We’ve all had it happen~</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Whether it’s a dropped plate on the way to the dinner table, orange juice spilled at breakfast, those red wine spots from last nights impromptu gathering… accidents do happen, so try not to get too upset. Follow these guidelines, and you have a better chance of getting your carpets looking good again.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsqWWOH6Azp68Vv7Wsm-3yypuU5uuo55KG2k42c8xrt4XBdi1PK4QIpBpQWBVVq6RmJr-U38jlcywTnBoMrsAAni2nM-QacWa_cggN8rRWLbJg0aMtGY355Dh0tb5BMyP9kjMQnSRZdWZ6/s1600/300px-Kool_aid_spill.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsqWWOH6Azp68Vv7Wsm-3yypuU5uuo55KG2k42c8xrt4XBdi1PK4QIpBpQWBVVq6RmJr-U38jlcywTnBoMrsAAni2nM-QacWa_cggN8rRWLbJg0aMtGY355Dh0tb5BMyP9kjMQnSRZdWZ6/s1600/300px-Kool_aid_spill.jpg" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><b><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Act Immediately!</span></b><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> Today, most carpet available has been treated with a stain-resist treatment. Many spills can be removed or considerably reduced if immediate action is taken. The longer the delay, the higher the probability of a spill becoming a permanent stain. Remember, staining is influenced by many factors, and no carpet is completely stain proof.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><b><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Dab liquids</span></b><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> with a dry, white, absorbent cloth or white (no printing) paper towels. It’s important not to use printed or dyed towels for this, especially if you’ve got lighter colored carpets, transfer does happen! White terry cloth or microfiber towels are great to have on hand for this purpose.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><b><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Blot – Don’t Scrub the area!</span></b><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> Scrubbing can cause pile distortion. Continue to use a white cloth or paper towels until the area is completely dry. For semi-solids, gently scrape up with a spoon. Break up and vacuum solids away.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Googling stain treatments can be tempting, but remember that a carpet is a big investment~ in order to keep it looking great for longer, <b>sometimes you just have to call a professional</b>. Some home remedies and ‘tricks’ can actually set the spot, turning it into a permanent stain that can be expensive, or worse still, impossible to remove. Find a reputable Carpet Cleaner in your local area, and ask them for a free, no obligation quote. Better yet, if you’re in the Franklin TN or Nashville TN area, Call Carpet Technologies carpet cleaning, repair & restoration services of Franklin TN, we can take care of it for you! We’ll visit you on site for a free quote, and since all our technicians carry the tools of the trade on board, chances are we can take care of it straight away.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Carpet cleaning, repair & restoration services of Franklin TN, Nashville TN areas <a href="http://www.carpettechnologies.net/">http://www.carpettechnologies.net/</a> 615-9721441</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><br />
</div>Carpet Technologieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12013371931955035466noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3026946984062870111.post-36327442325464663282011-04-04T06:58:00.000-07:002011-04-04T06:58:54.827-07:00DIY SPOT CLEANING PROCEEDURE<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">DIY SPOT CLEANING PROCEEDURE </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVv4Z5KNK50TH18p9zXMBRWBUW7IZQdYKz6K7v0V671mYLZcG1uGaFlgMgy3Ap5awR-h_0sQABifltaGSV8OBOmW7ucTOjRgCBWzJ8homF62uxLsn8jmNrjAVA4j5djF8jIDqK6waGdklV/s1600/3ftx4ft+vomit+stain_websize.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVv4Z5KNK50TH18p9zXMBRWBUW7IZQdYKz6K7v0V671mYLZcG1uGaFlgMgy3Ap5awR-h_0sQABifltaGSV8OBOmW7ucTOjRgCBWzJ8homF62uxLsn8jmNrjAVA4j5djF8jIDqK6waGdklV/s200/3ftx4ft+vomit+stain_websize.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">There is a right way and a wrong way to cleanup accidental spills on your carpet. What you should not do is just as important as what you should do. Today's new carpets resist spots much better than those manufactured even a few years ago. However, they are still susceptible to spots and should be treated quickly to avoid a permanent stain.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Carpet Technologies offers this free advice for your carpet cleaning and spotting needs. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Carpet Technologies Carpet Cleaning serves: Nashville TN, Brentwood TN, Franklin TN, Spring Hill TN and other surrounding areas. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">STEP 1</b>: Blot up as much of the spill as you can. Make sure you blot- don't scrub. Scrubbing will only work the spill deeper into the fiber and may leave a wear mark. Use a white paper or white cotton towel to blot. Fold the towel and press it into the spill. Rotate the towel often so a clean surface is always against the carpet. Continue to blot until no more of the spill transfers to the towel. Remove any solid material with a rounded spoon or the edge of a dull knife.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">STEP 2</b>: Cover the blotted area with a fresh white towel. Weight the towel with something that will not transfer color to the carpet or towel. Leave this in place for 15-20 minutes to remove any remaining spill. Should the carpet remain stained, go to step 3.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_MKxtSIfFTRiBPpnisep4yvpsm9IYoNyxd31JuqH9WYVhUCXuZkeeglXEMrZujCoD6grFt8x_UvM5dXhO0tM-QAqekO-67ZLKDlYFunIObKFhxKyahPV67VGgk3S7yDHsLVk2v2IZ0hMD/s1600/spot+remover.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_MKxtSIfFTRiBPpnisep4yvpsm9IYoNyxd31JuqH9WYVhUCXuZkeeglXEMrZujCoD6grFt8x_UvM5dXhO0tM-QAqekO-67ZLKDlYFunIObKFhxKyahPV67VGgk3S7yDHsLVk2v2IZ0hMD/s200/spot+remover.JPG" width="149" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">STEP 3</b>: Spotting the remaining stain in your carpet requires care and patience. You cannot apply most household cleaners to the stain without further damaging the carpet. Many common cleaners contain dyes that will discolor the carpet or chemicals that will permanently set the stain. If you can locate the literature you received when you bought the carpet it should contain the spotting procedures for you to follow. All of Carpet Technologies client receives a free bottle of specially formulated spot remover,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>or you can attempt to remove most common household spills with the following procedure. Mix a 1-2 drops of colorless, mild detergent in a cup of lukewarm water. To test the safety of the solution, apply several drops to an inconspicuous area (closet, under a sofa) and rub gently with a clean white towel. Do not proceed if the carpet color transfers to the towel or if the carpet color changes. Try an alternate cleaner or call a professional. If the test is successful, spot the stain by alternately applying a few drops of cleaner followed by blotting. Always blot, never scrub. Work from the outer edge of the stain to the center. Continue this process until the stain is gone or no more color transfers to the white towel. The final step is to gently rinse the area with clear water, then absorb all the remaining moisture with absorbent towels.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Should a stain persist, contact Carpet Technologies for assistance. We may be able to offer further advice by phone, or if necessary, we'll dispatch a technician with a complete spotting kit to remove the stain.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Carpet Technologies carpet cleaning, repair and restoration repair services, proudly serves Spring Hill TN, Franklin TN, Brentwood TN, Nashville TN and other surrounding areas.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Contact Carpet Technologies at 615-972-1441 or visit us on the web </span><a href="http://www.carpettechnologies.net/"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">www.carpettechnologies.net</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></div>Carpet Technologieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12013371931955035466noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3026946984062870111.post-81526650152606780332011-04-01T06:50:00.000-07:002011-04-01T06:50:10.414-07:00HOW TO CHOOSE A CARPET CLEANING COMPANY IN THE NASHVILLE TN AREA<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">DO THEY HAVE GOOD REFERENCES?</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuzZybdn3ETqTYAENaoa6MLKSjivCopsNh1Po5U0XbvBvbY4QjPtqZIgCnGUA82iqgCu_hirVwB91FBFQWkXQUyzlFpumiKlil0yzNnzp508ppvo9fox7tcXS0rtj6OXQcEHmcwttuJ5vA/s1600/Carpet+Cleaning.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuzZybdn3ETqTYAENaoa6MLKSjivCopsNh1Po5U0XbvBvbY4QjPtqZIgCnGUA82iqgCu_hirVwB91FBFQWkXQUyzlFpumiKlil0yzNnzp508ppvo9fox7tcXS0rtj6OXQcEHmcwttuJ5vA/s1600/Carpet+Cleaning.jpg" /></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Carpet Technologies is referred exclusively by the most seasoned Carpet Retailers, Interior Designers and Real Estate Agents. Our company is one of the most respected professional carpet cleaning firms in Nashville , Brentwood , Franklin and Spring Hill TN area. We have serviced these areas for years. Our references are available upon request. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><a href="http://www.carpettechnologies.net/"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">www.carpettechnologies.net</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">WHAT KIND OF EXPERIENCE DO THEY HAVE?</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The Owners of Carpet Technologies has over 15 years of experience in caring for the finest carpets, rugs and upholstery. We have handled many specialty items and have seen many unusual situations. Whether you have a natural or synthetic piece and regardless of soiling conditions, you will receive a level of expertise second to none.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">ARE THEY WELL EDUCATED IN THEIR FIELD?</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Carpet Technologies is certified by the IICRC (Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification), the world’s most recognized certification organization for carpet and upholstery cleaners. Attending educational courses, reading trade journals and being heavily involved in our industry allows us to stay abreast of all the latest techniques and procedures. Leading carpet manufacturers recommend only firms certified by the IICRC.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">WHICH SYSTEMS DO THEY USE?</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Carpet Technologies uses the most advanced systems on the market today. We insist on the best equipment and products. The procedures we use do not leave excess moisture in the carpet or leave a sticky residue behind to attract soil. You can expect maximum soil and spot removal. It is routine for our firm to remove spots that others were unable to remove. Carpet Technologies is also committed to first class customer care. Our courteous, uniformed technicians will arrive in clean, lettered company trucks. You receive the most outstanding service experience ever!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">DO THEY GUARANTEE THEIR WORK?</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Far too often service companies are not willing to stand behind their work. Our guarantee to you is that if you are not completely thrilled with the cleaning experience you receive from us, we will rush back to your location at no charge to make things right. If you are still unimpressed, we will offer a 100% refund.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">We love and are dedicated to our clients and we know you’ll love Carpet Technologies. If you want the best workmanship and quality carpet cleaning in Nashville Brentwood Franklin or Spring Hill TN contact Carpet Technologies </span><a href="http://www.carpettechnologies.net/"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">www.carpettechnologies.net</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> or call us at 615-972-1441</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><br />
</div>Carpet Technologieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12013371931955035466noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3026946984062870111.post-16443538309612087092011-03-25T14:41:00.000-07:002011-03-25T14:41:36.084-07:00DIY Removing Wax From Carpet!<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgORue_QEy-a9XAoGU4r00E_L-7Ru3wDpSYwtwX5SmDZqTPhztLU_mLURvder7xWjskBSXJTx2cf4jYL_KsPZeDTapbFJxtTMQjZKMKtsx1QdCuBNAMLm7XLpdCX5bs5psLNPxCdLK_Zj_O/s1600/candle.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; height: 218px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; width: 171px;"><img border="0" height="187" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgORue_QEy-a9XAoGU4r00E_L-7Ru3wDpSYwtwX5SmDZqTPhztLU_mLURvder7xWjskBSXJTx2cf4jYL_KsPZeDTapbFJxtTMQjZKMKtsx1QdCuBNAMLm7XLpdCX5bs5psLNPxCdLK_Zj_O/s200/candle.bmp" width="200" /></a></div><strong>The Problem:</strong> <strong>Candle wax in your carpet</strong><br />
Candles – they infuse a room with a refreshing scent, add a calming ambiance for a relaxing evening and can create a dripping, stubborn mess if they burn too long. <br />
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Almost everyone who loves candlelight has dealt with wax spills – and drips onto the carpet are most frustrating. But it's easier to clean than you might think. <br />
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<strong>Home owners solution</strong><br />
First, remove any excess wax that you can without disturbing the carpeting pile. Cut a paper grocery bag to make a flat surface large enough to fully cover the spill, and place over the wax, or use a white wet towel (a colored towel may transfer color to carpet) . With a warm (not too hot!) iron, press down on the bag. The wax should liquefy, and transfer onto the bag / towel. Continue moving the bag/ towel to a new clean area, and then repeat until all of the wax attaches itself to the bag/ towel. Once you've completed the process and feel as though all wax has been removed give yourself a pat on the back! Make sure to dispose of the used bag/ towel and inspect the iron. If the iron has wax build up you may need to dispose of it also. <br />
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If there is extra-stubborn residue remaining, you can try applying an ice cube to re-harden the melted wax, then repeat the process. <br />
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you may also contact your local carpet cleaning professional such as <a href="http://www.carpettechnologies.net/">Carpet Technologies</a> of Franklin, TN & Nashville, TN<br />
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<em>Note: For berber carpets, be sure not to tug at any of the fiber loops as that can cause a run that can span the length of the carpet!</em><br />
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</strong>Carpet Technologieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12013371931955035466noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3026946984062870111.post-36411107517597738782011-03-14T13:08:00.000-07:002011-03-14T13:32:47.036-07:00Awesome and exciting day Carpet cleaning Franklin, TNToday started off as any other monday with getting our crew prepped and ready for a busy day of carpet cleaning in Franklin, TN & Nashville, TN. At 8 am I received our first skunk odor call for the spring season, luckily we have the experiance to handle such jobs. <br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiksSMHmX6Ol0OtQ7ZSmbzocEQx1pChA0wgv_AxvAkMBD5ygyjxspawrPkX0mKODU2ZqfmhpddFql7wegNRbNxBQQHDVcPFIbqt2ITFm7KdgK3u08zTH5mN2opgzsJRhDwKy4CSn3yS8S4s/s1600/skunk.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" q6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiksSMHmX6Ol0OtQ7ZSmbzocEQx1pChA0wgv_AxvAkMBD5ygyjxspawrPkX0mKODU2ZqfmhpddFql7wegNRbNxBQQHDVcPFIbqt2ITFm7KdgK3u08zTH5mN2opgzsJRhDwKy4CSn3yS8S4s/s1600/skunk.jpg" /></a>Skunk odor is caused by a highly odorous oily secretion that the skunk uses as a defense mechanism. The odor comes from sulfur compounds known as thiols (formerly call mercaptans) and thioacetate derivatives of these thiols. Different species of skunk produce slightly different variations of these compounds. The odor of thiols can be detected in concetrations as low as 10 - 20 parts per trillion!</div><br />
In order to neutralize the odor of skunk spray, the chemicals in the secretion must be changed to a different type of molecule that does not produce an odor. Oxidizing the thiols forms odorless sulfonic acid. Hydrogen peroxide and chlorine bleach can be used as the oxidizers for some surfaces. There is no single remedy for skunk odor. Depending on the surfaces affected, it may require a variety of methods and several steps to remove the odor completely.<br />
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Skunk odors will be among the most difficult the restorer will be called on to eliminate. Multiple methods of attacking the malodor will be required along with plenty of ventilation. You should also expect some psychological odors to linger. You client's perception of you as the expert who possesses the knowledge, skills and equipment to rid them of this odor will go a long way toward eliminating the psychological factor.<br />
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The best thing to do is find your local restoration company such as <a href="http://www.carpettechnologies.net/">Carpet Technologies</a> cleaning and restoration services. you can trust a professional to do it right.Carpet Technologieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12013371931955035466noreply@blogger.com0