Many people get their carpets cleaned around the holidays, which we think is a great idea! We know there are many carpet cleaning companies out there, Anchor included, so what makes one company better than the other? With sales and discounts flooding the ...
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Misconceptions About Carpet Cleaning
We hear "facts" about Carpet Cleaning every day since we are in the business, some of them correct, some of them not! Here are some of the misconceptions about carpet cleaning we hear, and the actual truth behind the misconception.
Five Costly ...
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How to Avoid 4 Carpet Cleaning Rip-offs
Rip-Off #1: Unbelievably Low Price: To some degree, all of us are attracted by low price because we want to work within a budget. Some carpet cleaner’s use price as the bait for their false and misleading advertising they offer a cheap price; usually ...
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Tips for extending carpet life
Tips for Extending Carpet Life
Vacuum regularly. Normal household dirt and dust is abrasive to your carpet. Vacuuming often not only keeps your carpet cleaner, it reduces wear and tear in traffic areas.
Shoes. Adopt a ‘no shoes’ ...
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Spot Removal Techniques
Act Quickly! Most carpet available today has been treated with a stain-resist treatment, so many spills can be removed if immediate action is taken. The longer the delay, the higher the probability of a spill becoming a permanent stain. No carpet is ...
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Breathing at Home – What’s the air quality like in your home?
What's the air quality like in your home? Just because the air quality outside is poor doesn’t mean the air quality in your home has to be.
Here are some common harmful chemicals that can be found in your home.
Trichloroethylene
From: printing inks, ...
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A Program for Effective Carpet Maintenance
How this is critical for your carpet maintenance and your bottom line……
Of all the surfaces in a facility, there is perhaps none more difficult to keep clean and maintain, while ensuring a good visual appearance, than carpet.
Carpet is an effective ...
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3 Primary Categories of Stains on Carpets
3 Primary Categories of Stains:
Category 1 - Petroleum based stains. Petroleum derivative - example: gum, grease, tar, ink, adhesive, oils etc. 80-90% success rate.
Category 2 - Synthetic base stains. Stains containing man made dye - example: ...
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What to Expect from a Good Carpet Cleaning
Knowing what questions to ask is essential in avoiding problems with potential bait and switch scams. The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification is a nonprofit certification body that sets and promotes high standards and technical ...
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Top 4 spring water damage hazards
In spring, the rain comes down fast and a lot at once – make sure and clean the leaves and debris out of your rain gutters so they don’t clog and flood over into the window wells
Run your sprinkling system a few times to make sure valves are working ...
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