The Best Way To Clean Under Furniture

It's difficult to clean the carpet well when it's underneath furniture. This area also captures a lot of dirt, dust, hair and debris. Cleaning depends on the tool available, the weight of the furniture and the space underneath it.

It's easiest to clean under the furniture if there is a large space beneath it. You can use a vacuum with an extension tool to clean the carpet underneath. If you can get a robot vacuum you can program it to vacuum under this space effectively.

If there is a small space you the wand extension tool on the vacuum. This will only be able to clean around the edges of the furniture. You may want to consider moving the furniture to periodically clean this space. This depends on the weight of it.

If the furniture is too heavy to move you should leave it. Continue vacuuming all around it. The carpet will stay relatively clean since it will be shielded from the dirt. However, you should make a point of rotating the furniture so the carpet pile won't get damaged from the heavy furniture.

For heavy furniture consider cleaning underneath it once a year with professional carpet cleaning. This keeps your carpet from being damaged.

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5 of The Dirtiest Things In Your House

You need a clean dwelling to keep your home and its inhabitants happy and healthy. However, there are items that we often forget about. These forgotten areas are either hard to reach or take a long time to even appear dirty. Others can only be cleaned seasonally. Here are prime examples about the chores we frequently forget about.

Carpets

Dark carpets are especially hard to see dirt on until there is a large amount of it. Dirt settles at the base of the carpet where it is hidden from view and goes beyond our notice.

Windows

Windows often get overlooked because the dirt build sup gradually and we don't look outside the windows every day. In addition you can only properly clean the window during the summer.

Under The Bed

It's usually hard to clean underneath the beds. Often the bed frame doesn't allow for convenient cleaning  and we end up skipping this chore. As a result there is a lot of dust, hair and fiber build up.

Cobwebs

Cobwebs can occur anywhere in the house but the stairways and windows are the popular spot for them. Often the spider has left and there is just the dead bugs and spider web to clean up.

Air Vents

Dust builds up gradually from a variety of different sources. It will settle on all the furniture and appliances. The main source is from the air vents and you will require ducts cleaning to eliminate thsi issue.

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Mouthwash Can Create Permanent Staining

Mouthwash is great for killing bacteria and creating fresh breath. However, depending on its ingredients mouthwash can create permanent stains on your carpets. With quick carpet stain care management you can manage the stains before they ruin your clothing or carpets.

They main staining agent in mouthwash is the dye agents they use. These ingredients are obviously used to colour the mouthwash with green, brown, blue or purple colours. It's helpful to indicate different variety of mouthwashes the manufacturer provides. Although these dye ingredients are safe for mouthwash use they can cause bad stains on different materials.

To manage carpet stains you need immediate action. For carpets stains carefully blot the liquid with a clean paper towels. Gently dab the stain to transfer the liquid out of the carpet pile. Follow up by using a wet cloth to gently brush the affected carpet area. Allow the carpet to dry.

For clothing it's easier to get out the stain. Take the item and run it under cold water. This works best for fresh stains. For older stains it may be difficult to remove since the dye is set into the fabric. There is a selective variety of methods to remove the stain depending on the  material type and colour.

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5 Backyard Wedding Cleaning Essentials

Having a backyard wedding is great. It creates a cozy atmosphere for friends and family and it is often cost effective. During your big day it gets quite busy and you need to get the cleaning essentials done before hand. Here are common areas you shouldn't miss during the process.

1 Landscaping

The base essentials of the yard have to be done. This includes mowing the lawn and removing twigs and branches. Any clutter of tools should be removed.

2 Carpets

It may be high time for carpet cleaning. Clean carpets make a good impression on your home and won't ruin any pictures taken.

3 Bathrooms

This a must since a large number of people will have to use the facilities during the course of the event. This area can become a health hazard if it isn't cleaned properly.

4 Front Entrance

Aside from being decorated, the front area of the home should be well kept. It probably just needs a quick sweep and unnecessary items should be moved or set aside elsewhere.

5 Guest Bedrooms

It frequently happens that some guests need special accommodations. This is usually for elderly people who need care and can't travel right after the event. So it's a great idea to freshen up the guest bedrooms.

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Signs Your Carpet Should Be Replaced and Not Cleaned

Most of us think that carpets are indestructible and we can keep them forever. Most carpet will last long with proper maintenance. However, there are specific times were the carpet absolutely needs to be replaced. These are times when it's absolutely ruined or poses a hazard to your health. Here is a list of times your carpet absolutely needs to be replaced.

Flooding

After flooding you may or may not be able to save the carpet. It depends how long the carpet has been wet and how soaked the under pad is. If left wet too long mold and bacteria will start to grow.

Paint

If you drop a can of paint or even just a few droplets, there is no way to remove that. Paint is made to stay put on the wall as well as provide a protective coating. You may get some of it out while the paint is still wet. After it's dry there is no way to remove it without damaging the carpet.

Mold

Once mold has started growing in the carpet, there is no way to thoroughly remove it. Even if you clean the visible area it can grow again.

Car Grease

Exhaust, car oil and other car related products are next to impossible to remove. The oil based residue is tough to remove and isn't worth the cost of carpet cleaning. It's easier to remove the carpet.

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Does Your Carpet Need Cleaning?

It can be tricky to know if your carpet needs cleaning. The real dirt settles at the base of the carpet and isn't readily visible. However, you don't have to try to inspect the base of the carpet. There are tell tale signs that you can look for just at the surface.

First check if there are any visible stains on the carpet. These can be anything from food stains to watermarks. Check under good lighting conditions. There can also be hidden stains near the edges of furniture. Move the furniture and check for a difference in shading.

After checking for visible stains, check the overall carpet for a difference in shading. This usually is enough to indicate the dirt build up in the carpet. Shading can also because of bleaching from sunlight or exposure to other substances like grease and toner.

Do a dust check. Pat the carpet and see if any dust flies into the air. If there is a lot of dust, it's time you should get professional carpet cleaning. Even with regular vacuuming, there is a lot of dirt, dust and other particles that get stick within the carpet pile.

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5 Things You Should Know About Carpets and Cat Pee

During the spring and summer season you may come across problems with cat pee. Cats predominantly spray during mating seasons and the hormone output causes bad smells. Other times your aging cat is prone to having accidents on the carpet in the same spots. Here are 5 things you should know about cat pee and carpet.

Male Cats Spray More Often

95 % of carpet cleaning accidents with cat pee involve male cats. Female cats thankfully spray less often.

Females Cat Pee is Almost Impossible To Remove

When female cats spray it is much worse than male cat pee. Even with the best solutions, there is no guarantee that the smell will be removed. It also involves harsh chemicals like ammonia to remove it.

Mating Season

Cats usually spray during mating season. So the pee parade is biologically driven to attract a mate. Spaying or neutering your cat can prevent them from spraying.

Stains

One of the worse things about cat pee is that it stains. No natural carpet cleaning solution can get this out. It will need harsh chemicals and there is no guarantee it will fully come out.

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