DIY Removing Wax From Carpet!

The Problem: Candle wax in your carpet
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.

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.

Home owners solution
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.

If there is extra-stubborn residue remaining, you can try applying an ice cube to re-harden the melted wax, then repeat the process.

you may also contact your local carpet cleaning professional such as Carpet Technologies of Franklin, TN & Nashville, TN

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!

Awesome and exciting day Carpet cleaning Franklin, TN

Today 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.

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!

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.

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.

The best thing to do is find your local restoration company such as Carpet Technologies cleaning and restoration services. you can trust a professional to do it right.

Spring Cleaning Checklist

Spring is on the way, which means it’s time to start thinking about a spring cleaning checklist.  The days are getting longer, the weather is starting to warm up a bit and there’s no better time to start organizing yourself to tackle the dust bunnies, wipe down your dirty walls and organize the closet.  It’s time to let the light in, reduce the clutter and get control of your house again.

The key to a good spring cleaning is to not overwhelm yourself so much that you put the entire cleaning project off for another day.  Instead, try to organize the cleaning so that you tackle different sections of the house at once or different types of cleaning at the same time.  When you have the duster out to clean the ceiling fans and knick-knacks it’s a good time to hit the plants and bookshelves. For the more strainuous task, hire a professional.

Here’s a list of just a few of the basic tasks to get you started. 

In the Kitchen:

Empty out the refrigerator and the freezer. Clean all  shelves

Vacuum under the fridge around the coils behind the grill.

Wipe the top of the fridge off.

Wipe down all of the seals around the doors.

Clean the inside of the microwave.  Hint ~  Heat up a cup of water for a couple of minutes to build up some steam first…it makes cleaning much easier.

In the Bedroom:

Clean out those closets.  Don’t hold back…if you haven’t worn it in a few years, you probably aren’t going to start now. Get everything out of the closet and thoroughly vacuum the far corners.

Flip over and turn your mattress.  While you’re at it, move the bed frame out of the way and vacuum away the dust under it.  You might even find that old, missing sock you lost last year.

Take the comforter or bedspread to the cleaners.

Donate all those old toys your kids haven’t played with in years. Use blocks of cedar helps keep the moths away and things smelling fresh.

Elsewhere:

Dust and wipe down all of the ceiling fans in house.

Take your screens down, hose them off outside and wipe them down with warm soap and water.

Dust your lampshades.

Remove all of the cushions and pillows from your couch and chairs and vacuum this out.  You might even find some money here!

Clean your windows inside and out.

Wipe down the tops of all door frames.

Test all of your fire alarms and change the batteries if needed.

Change the filters on your air conditioner.

Get new entry mats at every entrance.

Use a magic eraser to get those pesky scuff marks off of walls.

Remove and clean all the faucet aerators.

Change the pollen filter in your car.

Change the shelf liners in your drawers

Most importantly:

Once the dust has settled, have your textiles thoroughly cleaned. ( Carpet cleaned, area rugs, upholstery, draperies and so on )

Carpet cleaning can be a DIY task, but is highly recommended by all carpet manufactures to have them professionally cleaned by an expert. The best way to locate an expert carpet cleaning company is through www.iicrc.com , who has a data base of all certified cleaning companies such as Carpet Technologies of Nashville, Franklin, TN  specializes in carpet cleaning, area rug cleaning and upholstery cleaning.  When you hire a certified carpet cleaning company like Carpet Technologies, youll have the confidence and trust that the job will be done right.

Remember:

Donate anything you don’t want or can’t use.

If you find something you haven’t seen in years or forgot you had…chances are you don’t need it.

Start from the top and work your way down.  Vacuum the dust that has settled from your marathon dusting session.

Remember that a clean home makes for a healthy home. And you & your family can breath easier knowing that everything is clean.

Hiring the right carpet cleaning company in Nashville, TN




A) DON'T CONSIDER PRICE ONLY OR FALL FOR $15 per room BAIT AND SWITCH SCHEMES?
When companies offer low lead in prices be assured you're going to end up paying high "extra work" charges, or forfeit the quality you need when you need it most.
B) DO YOU EXPECT MORE THAN CAN POSSIBLY BE DELIVERED FOR THE PRICE?
A great job will always cost a quality price. Sooner or later you'll save money, and headache making quality purchases. Remember the old saying "you get what you pay for.
C) DO YOU CHECK REFERENCES, LICENSE, INSURANCE, CERTIFICATIONS, ETC?

The market is full of new inexperienced cleaners that will cause you a lot of future problems out weighing their attractive pricing now. A company like Carpet Technologies of Franklin, TN holds certifications through the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification http://www.iicrc.org/.

D) DO YOU HAVE A GUARANTEE IN WRITING?
A company that will put a guarantee in writing will be accountable and be willing to make you happy as a client. Carpet Technologies of Nashville and Franklin, TN offers a 100% Money Back Guarantee, if your not satisfied with our cleaning service we will give you your money back.
E) DO YOU JUMP FROM ONE COMPANY TO ANOTHER?
A quality oriented, honest company wants to please you. This is of great benefit to you. With proper communication (don't be afraid to tell them what you want or need), you can customize a service to fit your needs. Time invested in good honest communication on both sides always pays great dividends.
F) SIMPLE MISTAKES LIKE THE ONES ABOVE COST YOU IN MANY WAYS, MAINLY TIME AS WELL AS MONEY.
HOW MUCH IS YOUR TIME WORTH?

Randy Wills I have been in the Carpet cleaning, Repair and Restoration business since 1996 http://www.carpettechnologies.net/ http://www.carpettech-tn.com/ Carpet cleaning Spring Hill, TN Carpet cleaning Franklin, TN Carpet Cleaning Nashville, TN Carpet Cleaning Brentwood, TN